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Isotta Fraschini 8A Touring Belvedere

1927Coachwork by Touring

THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE

Model dossier

Production period
1927
Body style
Coupé
Type
Limited

THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE CAR

Coachbuilding, design & conversions

PRICE & SALES RECORD

Vehicle value

Original price
Not documented
Latest recorded sale
Not documented

01 / THE STORY

History & context

The majestic Isotta Fraschini 8A Belvedere, crafted by the renowned Carrozzeria Touring of Milan in 1927, stands as an epitome of automotive luxury and artistry. This masterpiece showcased the collaboration between two iconic names in the automotive world – Isotta Fraschini and Carrozzeria Touring. The vehicle featured the Weymann-type coachwork applied to the distinguished chassis provided by Isotta Fraschini. Presented at the 1927 Salone dell’Automobile di Milano, it also participated in the 1927 Concorso d’Eleganza in Milan, where it secured the prestigious Gran Premio Reale, marking the beginning of a series of accolades for the renowned Carrozzeria Touring of Milan. The Weymann coachwork system, known for its innovative fabric-covered panels, added a touch of sophistication to the Isotta Fraschini 8A Belvedere. This luxurious automobile exemplified the commitment to excellence and attention to detail that defined both Isotta Fraschini and Carrozzeria Touring. The triumph at the Concorso d’Eleganza in Milan in 1927 marked the inception of a remarkable journey for Carrozzeria Touring, setting the stage for numerous future awards and recognitions. The collaboration between Isotta Fraschini and Carrozzeria Touring not only produced an exceptional automobile but also solidified the reputations of both entities as paragons of automotive craftsmanship and design. The Isotta Fraschini 8A Belvedere remains a symbol of the golden era of automotive design and the enduring legacy of Carrozzeria Touring’s contributions to the world of luxury automobiles.

02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY

Specifications & construction

Production & construction

Production type
Limited
Construction features · Legacy attribution
Weymann

Design & manufacture

Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
Touring
Manufacturer · Documented
Isotta Fraschini

06 / EVENTS & AWARDS

Events & awards

Concorso Internazionale d'Eleganza – Milano General · legacy_preserved
Date
1927
Chassis
General

Preserved CI 1.0 relation. Evidence field: _yoast_wpseo_primary_events|list_of_awards_0_events. No award inferred.

08 / FROM THE ARCHIVE

Archive

References held in the vehicle dossier. Their inclusion does not establish that every historical claim has been independently verified.

ReferenceSource type
Carrozzieri-Italiani — Milano 1927 www.carrozzieri-italiani.com Event archive

10 / CONNECTED HISTORY

Timeline

Chronological history1 dated records

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