Isotta Fraschini 8A
1933 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A
Average Auction Sale: $995,500
Median Auction Sale: $995,500
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Average Auction Sale: $995,500
Median Auction Sale: $995,500
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1930 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A
Average Auction Sale: $599,699
Median Auction Sale: $467,500
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Average Auction Sale: $599,699
Median Auction Sale: $467,500
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1929 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A
Average Auction Sale: $659,353
Median Auction Sale: $518,705
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Average Auction Sale: $659,353
Median Auction Sale: $518,705
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1928 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8 AS
Average Auction Sale: $396,760
Median Auction Sale: $362,750
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Average Auction Sale: $396,760
Median Auction Sale: $362,750
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1927 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A
Average Auction Sale: $386,667
Median Auction Sale: $390,500
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Average Auction Sale: $386,667
Median Auction Sale: $390,500
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1925 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A
Average Auction Sale: $935,000
Median Auction Sale: $935,000
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Average Auction Sale: $935,000
Median Auction Sale: $935,000
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In 1912 the Isotta Fraschini Company introduced a straight eight-cylinder engine but would not go into production until 1919 due to World War I. During the war, the Company shifted its resource to building airplane engines. When the war was over, the eight-cylinder engine was used to power their Tipo 8, making it the first straight-eight-cylinder engine to go into production. The 5.9-liter engine was capable of producing 100 horsepower, an extremely difficult accomplishment at the time.
In 1924, the engine capacity of the engine was increased to 7.3 liters, giving the vehicle between 110 and 120 horsepower depending on the configuration. The name was modified to reflect this change and was dubbed the 8A. The company claimed the vehicle could accelerate to a top speed of 90 miles per hour.
The vehicle could be had in a variety of flavors and sizes. The standard model sat atop a 145-inch wheelbase, while a sportier version was fitted with a 134-inch wheelbase. The price to own one of these magnificent creations was not cheap, weighing in around $20,000.
In 1931 a four-speed gearbox and a refined engine were introduced, and the name was changed to 8B. As with most businesses at this time, the Great Depression and the Second World War had taken their toll on the company. The company had shifted focus to creating airplane and marine engines during World War II. After the war, several efforts were made to jump-start vehicle production, but all attempts failed. The factory was forced to close.
By Daniel Vaughan | Aug 2006
1924 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8
Average Auction Sale: $384,164
Median Auction Sale: $434,500
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Average Auction Sale: $384,164
Median Auction Sale: $434,500
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