THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
Model dossier
- Production period
- 1910
- Engine
- Inline-4
- Type
- Fuori-serie
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 Isotta Fraschini BN 30/40 HP de luxe is a distinguished automobile from the early 20th century, renowned for its luxurious design and engineering excellence. It featured a large-capacity, four-cylinder, two-piece block engine, which was a hallmark of its high-performance and reliability. The coachwork of this model was meticulously crafted by Carrozzeria Cesare Sala, a trusted firm known for its exquisite automotive designs. Priced at 17,500 lire, the BN 30/40 HP de luxe was positioned as a premium offering, catering to an elite clientele. The substantial price reflected both the advanced engineering and the luxurious craftsmanship that went into each vehicle. Given its exceptional quality and the prestige associated with the Isotta Fraschini brand, it is not surprising that many of these cars found their way to the United States, where they were highly coveted by wealthy enthusiasts and collectors. The combination of advanced mechanical features and elegant design made the BN 30/40 HP de luxe a symbol of automotive sophistication during its era. The vehicles powerful engine and stylish coachwork, attributed to the expertise of Carrozzeria Cesare Sala, underscored its status as a luxurious and desirable automobile. As a result, it continues to be celebrated among classic car enthusiasts and collectors, maintaining its reputation as a prime example of early automotive luxury.
02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY
Specifications & construction
Production & construction
- Production type
- Fuori-serie
- Production notes
- Migrate as a source-limited 1910 Isotta Fraschini BN 30/40 HP Sala identity. Exact chassis, body specification and production quantity remain open.
- Body & configuration · Legacy attribution
- Torpedo
Engine & performance
- Engine configuration
- Inline-4
Design & manufacture
- Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
- Sala
- Manufacturer · Documented
- Isotta Fraschini
04 / INDIVIDUAL HISTORY
Chassis & provenance
Ownership & provenance
- Ownership & history · Legacy attribution
- Museum Car
06 / EVENTS & AWARDS
Events & awards
No events or documented awards are currently recorded for this vehicle.
07 / THE VEHICLE IN DETAIL
Photo gallery
No publishable photographs are currently catalogued for this vehicle.
08 / FROM THE ARCHIVE
Archive
References held in the vehicle dossier. Their inclusion does not establish that every historical claim has been independently verified.
| Reference | Source type |
|---|---|
| ACI Storico — Isotta Fraschini BN 30/40 HP www.clubacistorico.it | Official historic vehicle document |











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