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This 1927 Hispano-Suiza H6B Coupe Chauffeur wears coachwork by the Brussels-based carrossier D'Ieteren. It is powered by a 6,597cc SOHC inline 6-cylinder engine breathing through a single Dual-throat carburetor and delivering approximately 80 horsepower at 3,500 RPM. There is a three-speed manual transmission, four-wheel mechanical drum brakes, and a leaf spring suspension.
This Hispano-Suiza was sold to Lolita Mitchell (née Armour) of Chicago in 1927 from the Hispano-Suiza's Paris Showroom. This car remained in her possession until 1951 when it was sold to an industrial designer, Brooks Stevens. Mr. Stevens was the inventor of the pre-selector gearshift and dash-mounted pullout handbrake, among other accomplishments. This car remained in Steven's private museum until 1999 when it was sold to its third owner. It was then treated to a two-year body-off restoration that lasted a total of four-thousand hours. Upon completion of the restoration, it was shown at many events where it was awarded many prestigious awards. It was invited to the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in 2001. It was awarded 'Most Outstanding Interior in Show' at the 2002 Meadowbrook Concours. It was judged 'Best European Touring Car' at the 2003 Greenwich Concours, and a 'Award of Excellence' at the Cranbrook, Michigan Concours in 2003.
This car is upholstered in dark blue Connolly leather in the front compartment and a pale blue cloth in the rear. It has a speaking tube for front-to-rear communication. The passenger compartment contains two jump seats and a rear vanity cabinet containing a mirror, card case, cigarette case, and pair of crystal/silver perfume bottles.By Daniel Vaughan | May 2007
This Hispano-Suiza was sold to Lolita Mitchell (née Armour) of Chicago in 1927 from the Hispano-Suiza's Paris Showroom. This car remained in her possession until 1951 when it was sold to an industrial designer, Brooks Stevens. Mr. Stevens was the inventor of the pre-selector gearshift and dash-mounted pullout handbrake, among other accomplishments. This car remained in Steven's private museum until 1999 when it was sold to its third owner. It was then treated to a two-year body-off restoration that lasted a total of four-thousand hours. Upon completion of the restoration, it was shown at many events where it was awarded many prestigious awards. It was invited to the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in 2001. It was awarded 'Most Outstanding Interior in Show' at the 2002 Meadowbrook Concours. It was judged 'Best European Touring Car' at the 2003 Greenwich Concours, and a 'Award of Excellence' at the Cranbrook, Michigan Concours in 2003.
This car is upholstered in dark blue Connolly leather in the front compartment and a pale blue cloth in the rear. It has a speaking tube for front-to-rear communication. The passenger compartment contains two jump seats and a rear vanity cabinet containing a mirror, card case, cigarette case, and pair of crystal/silver perfume bottles.By Daniel Vaughan | May 2007
2022 Bonhams : The Quail Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $350,000-USD $450,000
Lot was not sold
2006 Bonhams & Butterfields at The Quail Lodge, Resort & Golf Club
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $290,000-USD $320,000
Sale Price :
USD $304,000
Recent Sales of the Hispano Suiza H6B
(Data based on Model Year 1927 sales)
1927 Hispano Suiza H6B Sold for USD$304,000 2006 Bonhams & Butterfields at The Quail Lodge, Resort & Golf Club |
Hispano Suiza H6Bs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1927 Hispano Suiza H6B's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1927 Hispano-Suiza H6B 32CV Coupé Chauffeur Coachwork by Eugène Girard Fils | 11690 | 2024 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde a Paris | $150,000 | $220,000 | |
1927 Hispano-Suiza H6B Coupe Chauffeur | 11767 | 2022 Bonhams : The Quail Auction | $350,000 | $450,000 |
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1927 Hispano Suiza H6B
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