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Ex-Nathan Clark and Gerry Albertini, one-of-two Lancefield bodied Isottas, offered publicly for the first time since 1961,1931 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A Two-Door Faux Cabriolet Chassis no. 1677 Engine no. 1677
United States • 8 Oct 2012
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AI Listing Summary
This 1931 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A Two-Door Faux Cabriolet, with coachwork by Lancefield, is a rare find, having been hidden from public view since 1961.
It was owned by Nathan Clark and stored for 37 years, preserving its original condition, though it now requires refurbishment or restoration.
Condition
5
The car has been in storage for 37 years and has phenomenal patina. The interior shows aged wood and leather, with shrinkage on the door panels. The engine has a bronze hue, and the coupe coachwork needs refurbishment. It's a candidate for preservation or restoration.
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Manual
Transmission:
1677
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Odometer:
14,056 miles
GT 2454
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RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Original UK Registration No.
GT 2454 Cesare Isotta and Oreste Fraschini founded their company in 1900, displaying their first primitive 5hp, single-cylinder car at the Milan Exposition in 1901.
Progress was rapid, speeded by the company's involvement in motor sport, celebrated victories including the 1908 Targa Florio and a sensational second place in the challenging 1908 Vanderbilt Cup.
The firm built many fine cars prior to The First World War, but is best remembered today for the Giustino Cattaneo-designed Tipo 8 and its derivatives.
Developed prior to WWI and introduced in August 1919 as the result of Isotta's switch to a one-model policy, the massively built Tipo 8 was the world's first series-production straight eight.
Its magnificent engine was a 5.9-liter, overhead-valve unit producing 80bhp at a lowly 2,200rpm; a nine-bearing crankshaft, alloy cylinder block and magneto ignition were features.
Chassis details included a three-speed gearbox, multi-plate clutch, semi-ellip...
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£229,024
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£290,837
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