1924 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8

1924Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8 Specifications: Year: 1924 Make: Isotta Fraschini Model: Tipo 8 Color: Red/Black Miles: Founded in 1900, sotta was known among the most luxurious and prestigious cars ever built. They were early pioneers of the overhead camshaft engine, esigned by Giustino Cattaneo. Isotta Fraschini introduced the Tipo 8, he first production automobile to be powered by a straight Eight engine at the Paris Salon in 1919. This Isotta is one of the 600 built . It is chassis #489 and carries its original engine #500. It is one of only 20 surviving Tipo 8's with a LeBaron touring body. Owners of Tipo 8's included Rudolf Valentino, ack Dempsey, ing Faisal of Saudi Arabia, nd even His Hoiness, he Pope. This particular Isotta has been in only three important collections, ncluding Al Rodeway, alter Weimer, nd the lastly the Johnson Collection in Michigan. The Johnson's toured the car often. In 2014, rian Joseph, ell known Pebble Beach restorer, id mechanical repairs, ncluding relining the clutch, eplacing the transmission pilot bearings, leaning and adjusting the clutch splines, nspecting the brakes and installing new tires. Price on request IMPORTANT FACTS: 5.9 litre overhead camshaft engine 3 speed transmission 360 cu. on 8 developing 80 hp. 145 inch wheelbase Vacuum servo-assisted Dewandre drum brakes Top speed: 90 MPH Original price $10,000. Vehicle Photos