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The Società Milanese Automobili Isotta, Fraschini & C. was founded on January 27th of 1900. Early work focused on the assembly of Renaults before advancing to the production of its namesake automobile. Their early cars were high-horsepower vehicles that were well-suited for racing. In 1908, the cars proved their potential by winning the 1908 Targa Florio. In the late 1910s, the company began establishing itself as a luxury manufacturer by introducing the Tipo 8, the first production car to feature a straight-eight engine. The 5.9-liter Tipo 8 was followed by the 8A, which had a 7.3-liter straight-eight engine, offered 110 horsepower.
This 1929 Isotta Fraschini 8A Convertible Sedan wears coachwork by Floyd-Derham. When Joseph J. Derham (the Derham Company's Founder) passed away in 1928, it created a rift between his three sons, which would change the makeup of the company. Sons James and Enos wanted to run the firm just as it had been with their father in charge, while Philip wanted the firm to modernize and expand. Philip left the Derhams Body Company in 1928 and - with the financial backing of William Floyd (a European car importer based in Bryn Mawr, PA) began designing and drafting projects. The actual body production was carried out by Alexander Wolfington, Son & Company. When the Floyds import car business began to feel the effects of the stock market crash of 1929, they withdrew their support of the coachbuilding firm. The open orders were later completed by Wolfington with the help of the Derham Body Co. Though the firm was short-lived, it did manage to produce two vehicles for display. One example was a Minerva Town Cabriolet, displayed at the Chicago salon in the fall of 1928, which is now part of the Nethercutt Collection. The second car is this Isotta Fraschini convertible Sedan, chassis number 1571, which was displayed at the New York Auto Salon in December.
After the show, the car went into private ownership and next appeared in the collection of Paul F. Cofrancesco of New Britain, Connecticut. Mr. Cofrancesco would retain the car until around 1974. At that time, the car was still finished in its original color scheme of Butterscotch with yellow fenders and belt line. Mechanically re-commissioned, it remained largely original through the subsequent ownership of Bill Lassiter, Sonny Abagnale, and the Imperial Palace.
After the current owner acquired the vehicle, it was given a thorough body-off restoration. The work was performed between 2006 and 2008. It is now finished in Green with Forest Green fenders and belt molding. There is a tan cloth top and brown leather interior with ostrich seat inserts. It rides on chromed wire wheels with whitewall tires. There is a radiator stone guard, tubular bar-type bumpers, and wood ribs on the front splash apron. The 7370cc, L-head eight-cylinder engine offers 110 horsepower. There is a three-speed manual transmission and four-wheel Dewandre vacuum servo-assisted mechanical drum brakes.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2013
This 1929 Isotta Fraschini 8A Convertible Sedan wears coachwork by Floyd-Derham. When Joseph J. Derham (the Derham Company's Founder) passed away in 1928, it created a rift between his three sons, which would change the makeup of the company. Sons James and Enos wanted to run the firm just as it had been with their father in charge, while Philip wanted the firm to modernize and expand. Philip left the Derhams Body Company in 1928 and - with the financial backing of William Floyd (a European car importer based in Bryn Mawr, PA) began designing and drafting projects. The actual body production was carried out by Alexander Wolfington, Son & Company. When the Floyds import car business began to feel the effects of the stock market crash of 1929, they withdrew their support of the coachbuilding firm. The open orders were later completed by Wolfington with the help of the Derham Body Co. Though the firm was short-lived, it did manage to produce two vehicles for display. One example was a Minerva Town Cabriolet, displayed at the Chicago salon in the fall of 1928, which is now part of the Nethercutt Collection. The second car is this Isotta Fraschini convertible Sedan, chassis number 1571, which was displayed at the New York Auto Salon in December.
After the show, the car went into private ownership and next appeared in the collection of Paul F. Cofrancesco of New Britain, Connecticut. Mr. Cofrancesco would retain the car until around 1974. At that time, the car was still finished in its original color scheme of Butterscotch with yellow fenders and belt line. Mechanically re-commissioned, it remained largely original through the subsequent ownership of Bill Lassiter, Sonny Abagnale, and the Imperial Palace.
After the current owner acquired the vehicle, it was given a thorough body-off restoration. The work was performed between 2006 and 2008. It is now finished in Green with Forest Green fenders and belt molding. There is a tan cloth top and brown leather interior with ostrich seat inserts. It rides on chromed wire wheels with whitewall tires. There is a radiator stone guard, tubular bar-type bumpers, and wood ribs on the front splash apron. The 7370cc, L-head eight-cylinder engine offers 110 horsepower. There is a three-speed manual transmission and four-wheel Dewandre vacuum servo-assisted mechanical drum brakes.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2013
2013 RM Auctions - Amelia Island
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $550,000-USD $650,000
Sale Price :
USD $473,000
1929 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A
(Data based on Model Year 1929 sales)
1929 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A Cabriolet by Stabilimenti Farina Chassis#: 1402 Sold for USD$280,000 2022 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
1929 ISOTTA FRASCHINI TIPO 8A LANDAULETTE Chassis#: 1390 Sold for USD$564,410 2015 Bonhams : The Frederiksen Auction | |
1929 Isotta Fraschini 8A Convertible Sedan by Floyd-Derham Chassis#: 1571 Sold for USD$473,000 2013 RM Auctions - Amelia Island | |
1929 ISOTTA FRASCHINI TIPO 8A SS CASTAGNA ROADSTER Chassis#: 00000001482 Sold for USD$1,320,000 2013 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale |
Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8As That Failed To Sell At Auction
1929 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1929 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A Roadster | 14621SOTTAFRAS | 2021 Worldwide Auctioneers : The 14th Annual Auburn Auction | |||
1929 ISOTTA FRASCHINI TIPO 8A CABRIOLET Coachwork by Franay | 1402 | 2016 Bonhams : The Amelia Island Auction | $600,000 | $700,000 | |
1929 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A Roadster | 1485 | 2009 Bonhams Automobiles d'Exception à Retromobile | $425,000 | $475,000 | |
1929 Isotta-Fraschini 8A Commodore Roadster Cabriolet | 1485 | 2004 Gooding & Company Pebble Beach Auction | $450,000 | $550,000 |
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