6,082cc Sidevalve Inine-Four Single Updraft Carburetor Estimated 100bhp 3-Speed Manual Gearbox, Chain Final Drive Solid Front Axle, Live Rear Axle, Semi-Elliptic Leaf Springs Rear Wheel Mechanical Brakes * One of an estimated three survivors *Second in Class at the 2012 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance *Rarely seen Italian coachbuilder *Finely preserved restoration *Recent engine, transmission, and magneto rebuilds THE ISOTTA-FRASCHINI Just as Rolls-Royce was to Britain and Hispano-Suiza was to France, Isotta-Fraschini was Italy's prestige car, and all three rival firms fought for the claim of 'best car in the world'.

Founded in Milan in 1898 by partners Cesare Isotta and Vincenzo Fraschini, Isotta-Fraschini began as Renault agents, exhibiting the first car of its own, a single-cylinder, 5hp voiturette, at the 1901 Milan Expo.

A twin-cylinder model was on offer in 1902, which was quickly followed by a range of four-cylinder cars, modeled after the Mercedes line.

Designer Giustino Ca...