History
Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A
The Tipo 8A was Isotta Fraschini's flagship model, competing directly with Rolls-Royce and Hispano-Suiza. It featured the world's first production straight-eight engine with overhead valves. Owned by Hollywood stars, European nobility, and industrial magnates, it represented the pinnacle of luxury motoring. The chassis was often bodied by prestigious coachbuilders like Castagna and Cesare Sala.