It is doubtful that this car was built, but the drawing is also representative of the type of rare and high quality images larsen has collected for his work. Spanishswiss was a spanish automotiveengineering company and, after world war ii, a french aviation engine and components manufacturer. Hispanosuiza stands proudly among the greatest classicera marques in history. Threespeed manual transmission, solid axle suspension with semielliptic springs and fourwheel servoassisted mechanical drum brakes makes from k6 high quality car favoured by many premier coachbuilders.
A sportsfocused, tailormade evolution of the carmen that reflects the brands racing heritage. The hispanosuiza k6 was introduced at the paris auto salon in 1934. The ultimate expression of classicallyinspired design, exhilarating electric power and expertly. This car carries beautiful, long sweeping body work by carrosserie brandone, a coachbuilder that did not body as many cars as some of their french counterparts of the day. The hispanosuiza k6, often referred to as the 30hp, was introduced in the early 1930s. Rollsroyce must have been vexed by the buzz that surrounded the launch of the hispanosuiza h6 at the 1919 paris salon. Birkigts novel solution called for the engine block to be formed from a single piece of cast aluminum, and. It was available on two platform sizes, a short or long frame.
The book is divided into 8 chapters, each one highlighting the various hs models types from the early 1900s thru the 1930s with numerous photos of them that are simply marvelous espiscally those of the 6 cylinder 37. The history and development of hispano suiza automobiles are deeply intertwined with the firms proud aviation heritage and, in light of the companys rich aeronautical legacy, it is only fitting that this k6 among the last three hispanosuiza automobiles built in france. Like any hispano suiza, todays collectors covet the k6 for its exceptional performance, longdistance touring ability, and beautiful coachwork. Like any hispanosuiza, todays collectors covet the k6 for its exceptional performance, long. The hispano suiza society is dedicated to the elegant hispano suiza automobile, its rich history and international. You hear about delahayes and delages and duesenbergs and rollsroyces the list really does go on forever. This 1936 hispanosuiza k6 is one of 204 such models built and is among the last of the classic sixcylinder hispanos fitted with graceful berline coachwork by vanvooren of paris.
The hispanosuiza v8 aircraft engine designed by marc. It had shorter 110millimeter stroke, improved breathing and produced around 120 bhp. Featured today is an exceptional pair of hispanosuizas with coachwork by fernandez et darrin. The k6 featured overhead valves, and upwards of 120 horsepower. It was the largest and most expensive car ever built by hispanosuiza. V8 aircraft engine was designed by the legendary swiss engineer marc birkigt.
Spanishswiss was a spanish automotiveengineering company and. The j12 was only available as a chassis, buyers having to arrange with an outside coachbuilder to integrate a body. Hispanosuiza k6 a pair of hispanosuiza automobiles built for the rothschilds. Forget rollsroyce, the hispanosuiza h6 was the finest machine for the superrich to cruise into the charleston age, says mick walsh. It draws on its proud spanish spirit and strong family legacy to produce exquisitelyluxurious, meticulouslyengineered products. The parts all fit together well and the two tone paint finish is neatly executed. As mentioned above, he began his career as cabinet maker but quickly transitioned into coachbuilding, opening his company carrosserie in 1906. One of these engines was featured in the recent article the firebreathing 1924 bequet delage, so a followup of its construction is in order. On par with bugatti delahaye and isottafraschini hispanosuiza produced some of europes finest motorcars. The hispanosuiza j12 is a luxury automobile that was made by hispanosuiza in france from 1931 to 1938. Mechanical power transmission systems by safran transmission systems. Hispano suiza, a spanish brand older than ferrari that even surpassed rolls royce years.
In 1923, its french subsidiary became a semiautonomous partnership with the spanish parent company. Monograph on the history of the hispano suiza automobile. It was the mainstay of the line up through the end of french hispano suiza production at the end of 1937. For whatever reason, you dont hear a lot about hispanosuiza in general.
Hispanosuiza was building 12cylinder cars alongside the k6, but the k6 was the final model the company introduced as their automobile production wound up in 1938. The book is divided into 8 chapters, each one highlighting the various hs models. See more ideas about antique cars, vintage cars, classic cars. The hispano suiza logo contains a host of references to the brands proud history. It was the mainstay of the line up through the end of french hispanosuiza production at the end of 1937. The 1935 hispano suiza k6 swb design was called the monaco and unusual for saoutchik in that it incorporated trendy design elements used by other coachbuilders. H6c 192429, i6 1924, hispanosuiza junior or hs26 1932, j12 1938 and k6 1934 37. It produced about 485 kw 650 hp, was the first to use gas nitride hardening and introduced wet cylinder liners into hispanosuizas aircraft engine range. It is best known for its preworld war ii luxury cars and aviation engines. This engine had practically all of the characteristics of the hispanosuiza as previously described. The hispanosuiza 12n was one of two new v12 engine designs first run in 1928 and was manufactured by hispanosuizas french subsidiary for the armee dlair. Jacques saoutchik was born in the urkraine in 1880 and migrated to paris in his early 20s. The j12 was introduced in 1931, replacing the very popular h6 line. The motorsportinspired carmen boulogne pays homage to hispano suiza s competition heritage with boasts 820kw 1,114ps, a 290kmh 180mph top speed and a 0100kmh time of under 2.
Hispano suiza classic cars for sale car and classic. An indepth reference book compiled from multiple sources, these incredibly focused portfolios contain a. In march of 1934, anthony ordered a matching set of hispanosuizas, a k6 for formal occasions, the other, a j12 for cruising around town. Inspired by highperformance motoring, hispano suiza is a distinguished luxury brand. Like any hispanosuiza todays collectors covet the k6 for its exceptional performance longdistance touring ability and beautiful coachwork. An indepth reference book compiled from multiple sources, these incredibly focused portfolios contain a wealth of information for the collector, restorer or enthusiast and they are certainly required reading for anyone.
Also known as the 56bis, supplied new to spain in 1933, restored from ground up in the early 2000s an. The rothschild hispanosuizas exhibitions motoring rothschilds. The hispanosuiza j12 is not a car you hear a lot about. Very handsome hispano suiza h6c coachwork by labourdette. This oversized book contains 57 articles on hispano suiza automobiles conveniently assembled into a single volume. It powered the first nonstop flight from europe to the united states. Lot 15 1937 hispano suiza k6 berline sans montants.