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1929 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A Commodore

  • Coachwork by Castagna
  • Engine Number: 1596
Isotta Fraschini, for the most part, built large cars, the exception being a series of small sports cars designed by Ettore Bugatti when he was just 18 years old. The Tipo 8 series provided the ultimate in luxurious transportation for the rich and were referred to as the 'Italian Rolls-Royce.'

This Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A wears a Castagna Of Milan body similar to the car shown by Isotta Fraschini at the Commodore Hotel in 1928. The radiator wears one of the coachbuilder's signature Art Deco radiator guards, and that is topped with a cobra hood ornament adopted by several American Isotta owners after one was first used by Rudolph Valentino. Other features typical of Castagna are the cut-glass running board lamps, German Silver landau arms, and multiple steps giving access to the rumble seat. The distinctive set of Grebel lights includes a mother-of-pearl fender lamp depicting the badge of St. Christopher, the patron saint of travelers. The current owners acquired the car from the Craven Foundation in the early 1980s.

Of the 950 Tipo 8As built during a nine-year period, factory records indicate that at least 10 of this body style were produced - seven of which are known to exist. It was sold new by Isotta Motors of New York City, the U.S. distributor of Isotta Fraschini automobiles. With little more than 26,000 miles, it is an older cosmetic restoration that has been sympathetically attended to as needed.

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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
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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
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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.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1929 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A Roadster14621SOTTAFRAS2021 Worldwide Auctioneers : The 14th Annual Auburn Auction   
1929 ISOTTA FRASCHINI TIPO 8A CABRIOLET Coachwork by Franay14022016 Bonhams : The Amelia Island Auction $600,000$700,000
1929 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A Roadster14852009 Bonhams Automobiles d'Exception à Retromobile $425,000$475,000
1929 Isotta-Fraschini 8A Commodore Roadster Cabriolet14852004 Gooding & Company Pebble Beach Auction $450,000$550,000

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1929 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A

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