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1926 Hispano Suiza H6B Torpedo

  • Coachwork by Weymann
  • Chassis Number: 11527
  • Engine Number: 301529
The Hispano-Suiza Company, which translates from French to 'Spanish-Swiss' was born from the genius of a Swiss engineer, Marc Birkigt, and originally produced in Spain. It would, however, be the Hispano-Suizas from France that would become legendary. The H6B model, in particular, had an aircraft-derived six-cylinder that employed machined steel cylinders with integral combustion chambers in a cast aluminum block and with two valves per cylinder driven by a single overhead camshaft and a pressure-lubricated crankshaft turning on seven main bearings. The chassis was given advanced servo-assisted four-wheel brakes and the bodies were designed and built by some of the finest carrosserie's in Europe and abroad.

This H6B Torpedo with coachwork by Weymann is believed to have been originally delivered to H. Rothbarth, a banker and director of Weymann's Motor Bodies of Addlestone, Surrey, the British licensees of Frenchman Charles Weymann's innovative fabric body method.

The Torpedo Coachwork employs a cotton-padded wooden framework that is covered in outer panels of colored vinyl-like material and produces a matte-finished body that is light and durable. This is one of only two known Hispano-Suizas with fabric bodywork.

This example has been in the care of its present owner for over 5 decades. It was given a restoration that was completed in 2011. The color was changed from green to white, which was performed in 1961. Other than that change, the car appears today as it did when first delivered in 1926. The car has its original, unrestored trunk, fitted luggage, and stork mascot.

By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2014

2013 RM Auctions - Monterey

Sale Price :
USD $180,000

1926 Hispano Suiza H6B Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Hispano Suiza H6B

(Data based on Model Year 1926 sales)
1926 Hispano-Suiza H6B Coupé-chauffeur par Hibbard et Darrin
Chassis#: 11431
Sold for USD$250,138
  2022 Artcurial : Retromobile
 
1926 Hispano-Suiza H6B Convertible Phaeton
Chassis#: 11392
Sold for USD$365,816
  2020 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais
 
1926 Hispano-Suiza H6B Cabriolet Le Dandy by Chapron
Chassis#: 11528
Sold for USD$1,352,500
  2019 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island
1926 Hispano Suiza H6B image  1926 Hispano Suiza H6B image  
1926 Hispano-Suiza H6B Torpedo by Weymann
Chassis#: 11527
Sold for USD$180,000
  2013 RM Auctions - Monterey
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1926 Hispano-Suiza H6B Tourer
Sold for USD$363,000
  2013 Gooding and Company - The Scottsdale Auction
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Hispano Suiza H6Bs That Failed To Sell At Auction

1926 Hispano Suiza H6B's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1926 Hispano-Suiza H6B Coupé116082020 Bonhams : Goodwood Speedweek $350,000$400,000
1926 Hispano Suiza H6B Double-Phaëton par Million-Guiet116472019 Artcurial : Retroobile $450,000$550,000
1926 Hispano-Suiza H6B 2011 Mecum Auctions Monterey, CA The Daytime Auction$300,000  

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1926 Hispano Suiza H6B

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1926 Hispano Suiza H6B Vehicle Profiles

1926 Hispano Suiza H6B vehicle information
Convertible Victoria
Coachwork: Rollston & Company
1926 Hispano Suiza H6B vehicle information
Torpedo
Coachwork: Weymann
Chassis #: 11527
Engine #: 301529
1926 Hispano Suiza H6B vehicle information
Tourer
Coachwork: Hooper
Chassis #: 301585
1926 Hispano Suiza H6B vehicle information
Cabriolet
Coachwork: Henri Chapron
Chassis #: 11528