This Italian company, founded in 1900 by Cesare Isotta and two Fraschini brothers, equalled the most prestigious brands, such as Duesenberg, Rolls-Royce or Bugatti. The Tipo 8A was released in 1924 with a 160 hp 8-cylinder 7.4-litre engine. This 1930 model year is bodied by the Milan-based coachbuilder Castagna, created in 1849 and defunct in 1954, before reviving in the early 2000s.

In 1900, Cesare Isotta and the Fraschini brothers founded this Italian company, which long had a level playing field with prestigious brands such as Duesenberg in the U.S., Rolls-Royce in the U.K. or Bugatti in France. The Tipo 8A was released in 1924 with a 7.4-litre 8-cylinder delivering up to 160 hp with a supercharger. At the time, it was the most powerful production car in the world.