Isotta Fraschini D65

The Milan-based company Isotta Fraschini (IF), a producer of luxury cars, airplane, and naval engines had acquired through German company MAN SE the production license of Diesel engines.

It was available as a chassis for special equipment, including buses, by numerous bodies of the time, some of which had Zagato cabins.

A 5330 cc four cylinder diesel producing 78 horsepower at 1900 rpm.

The IF D65 started Military service in the Italian Royal Army in 1942 with a standard diesel version.

After the war, the truck remained in service with the Italian Army until the end of the 1950s.

Isotta Fraschini D80 (left) & D65 (right)