Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A Coupé Martini Publicity Car, 1936. Starting life as one of the last of the Tipo 8A models produced, powered by a 7.4-liter OHC straight-8 engine. It was delivered new with a sedan body in 1931 but by 1936 was in the ownership of Count Rossi of Martini & Rossi, vermouth and wine producer. He sent the car to Turin, to Carrozzeria Viotti where the aerodynamic coupe coachwork was fitted. The Viotti Coupe was used in Italy for publicity purposes until 1939 when it was shipped to the newly opened Belgian branch of Martini & Rossi. After the war, the car was used at many bicycle and automobile races by Martini.
Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A Coupé Martini Publicity Car, 1936….
April 24, 2018