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Isotta Fraschini 8A Cabriolet (1924)

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Channel: silvan500 · 2018 · Education

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The judges have judged, the crowds cheered, the confetti fell, and a 1924 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A Cabriolet nabbed the title of “Best in Show” at the 2015 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.

The Isotta Fraschini took top honors at the most prestigious automotive concours in the world, where a field of 219 cars from 16 countries and 29 states all congregated on the 18th fairway of the Pebble Beach Golf Links. The event is considered the crown jewel of the Monterey Car Week.

Isotta Fraschini was an Italian automaker renowned for its prestigious vehicles, all of which were known for extreme quality, power, and luxury. Like so many automakers, the firm was devastated by World War II, and subsequently ceased automobile production in 1949.

The Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A had the most powerful production straight eight engine when it was introduced in the mid-1920s. Most models were mounted on a very long 145 wheelbase chassis. There was an original guarantee that these cars would do 90mph, with the capability of running at both 90mph and 6mph in the same gear. About 950 Tipo 8As were built during the 1925-1931 model run. By 1931 the company was struggling as the Great Depression in the USA had severely affected sales of expensive vehicles. Thus, in order to boost sales, the company introduced a new model, the Tipo 8B.

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