1928 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A

The Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A stands among the most refined expressions of pre-war automotive luxury.

Often described as the “Italian Rolls-Royce,” the Tipo 8A was built for royalty, heads of state and the world’s elite — a symbol of prestige, craftsmanship and engineering excellence in the late 1920s.

This 1928 example is an elegant inside-drive saloon, superbly coachbuilt by Stabilimenti Farina and presented today in excellent condition following a comprehensive restoration carried out in Italy. Finished in its distinguished red and black livery, it features beautifully executed wood marquetry, finely detailed brightwork and period-correct instrumentation, with its distinctive artillery wheels completing the silhouette with unmistakable presence.

Power comes from Isotta Fraschini’s legendary straight-eight, delivering a smooth, dignified and effortless driving character — a reminder that this automobile was designed not for speed, but for grace, comfort and authority.

Among the many evocative details is the period tyre inflator, ingeniously powered by compressed air from the engine — a small but telling example of the technical sophistication and craftsmanship that defined this era.

More than a car, this Tipo 8A is a rolling piece of history: a rare, coachbuilt Italian luxury icon that embodies the spirit of pre-war motoring at its very finest.

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