For about ten years, the Isotta-Fraschini was perhaps the world’s most refined car, a rival of Rolls-Royce’s and Hispano-Suiza’s models as the status symbol chosen by the celebrities of the hour. This one on display features a splendid example of the torpedo body designed by Castagna of Milan.
Story and photos by Jonathan Sharp
History
Rare document from the Museo prior to its official opening and before the death of Carlo Biscaretti in 1959.
After dropping our bags in our super nice room in the Lingotto Hotel, (See part 1) we decided to go straight to the nearby Museo dell’Automobile. I was afraid my wife Jose would stay behind, but she came along and later said that “To my amazement I really enjoyed it. Usually I go and sit in the coffee shop or sit in the car and read a book – not this time.”
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