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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
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 Torpedo by Weymann Chassis#: 11527 Sold for USD$180,000 2013 RM Auctions - Monterey | |
1926 Hispano-Suiza H6B Tourer Sold for USD$363,000 2013 Gooding and Company - The Scottsdale Auction |
Hispano Suiza H6Bs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1926 Hispano Suiza H6B's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1926 Hispano-Suiza H6B Coupé | 11608 | 2020 Bonhams : Goodwood Speedweek | $350,000 | $400,000 | |
1926 Hispano Suiza H6B Double-Phaëton par Million-Guiet | 11647 | 2019 Artcurial : Retroobile | $450,000 | $550,000 | |
1926 Hispano-Suiza H6B | 2011 Mecum Auctions Monterey, CA The Daytime Auction | $300,000 |
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