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Isotta Fraschini advanced very quickly from its humble roots as a French car importer. Through racing recognition and utmost attention to quality and engine technology, IF became one of the most well-regarded luxury car companies in the world. The firm's first two large cars the Tipo 8 and 8A were considered on par with Rolls-Royce, and the company found buyers in the elite of America and Hollywood stars. But the company's fortunes changed in 1929 as The Great Depression bowed its head, and put a big dent in the ultra luxury car market. The 8A concluded its run from 1924 to 1931 with under 1,000 total sales. IF was immediately ready with another super lux car as the world was still deep in The Great Depression, but company ownership attempted to pursue other passenger car avenues. And IF might've prospered were it not for fascist government intervention.
Founded at the turn of the 20th century, Isotta Fraschini dabbled in different modes of transportation during the handful of decades the original company was operational. Though it ended up as a luxury car maker to rival the likes of Mercedes-Benz, the founders of Isotta Fraschini never intended to make a car at all.
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