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model, with a new 7.3-litre straight-eight engine to replace the 5.9-litre unit used in the previous model. This new engine could produce 115–160 metric horsepower (85–118 kW). This was the most powerful mass-produced straight-8 engine in the world at that time. The Tipo 8A was offered only with
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2-door coachwork was publicly offered for the first time since 1961 and fetched $ 186,500. In March 2013 a restored 1929 Isotta-Fraschini Tipo 8A with
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skin and had one of those car phones. All gold-plated." The "Sunset car" has been on display at
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Fraschini Tipo 8A SS 2-Door Sports Tourer by Castagna (rear)
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said, telling the story, "The whole thing was upholstered in
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The car used in the film was the #1587 owned in 1980s by
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1926 Isotta
Fraschini Tipo 8A Torpedo deux pare-brise
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329:landaulet
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36:Overview
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171:Tipo 8
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