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£925,694
1934 Hispano Suiza J12 Type 68 berline Vanvooren
France • 8 Feb 2014
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AI Listing Summary
This 1934 Hispano Suiza J12 Type 68 berline Vanvooren is a rare and desirable classic car. It features a 9.5-liter V12 engine, a well-preserved interior, and a history of only two owners in 74 years. With an estimate of 550,000 - 650,000 €, it's a valuable piece of automotive history, that sold for 1,127,040 € at auction.
Condition
8
The car is described as being in superb condition, a well-conserved condition following an earlier high quality restoration with a beautiful coachwork. The interior is described as having beige fabric upholstery in good condition with well-preserved wood trim. The engine compartment is in impeccable condition. It had only two owners in 74 years.
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
14035
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Odometer:
7,892 miles
5915 ZA 4
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
LHD
1934 Hispano Suiza J12 Type 68 berline Vanvooren Carte grise française Châssis n° 14035 Moteur n° 321097 - Provenant de la collection Albert Prost - Chef-d'œuvre de Marc Birkigt - Deux propriétaires en 74 ans - Superbe état - Modèle très rare - V12 de 9,5 litres et 220 ch Dans les années 1920, Hispano-Suiza est synonyme de perfection mécanique et de grand prestige.
Les H6 B et H6C sont parmi les voitures les plus rapides de leur temps mais, à la veille de la Grande Dépression, les constructeurs se livrent une véritable surenchère dans le domaine du luxe.
A côté de la Bugatti Royale, des marques comme Mercedes, Isotta-Fraschini, Rolls-Royce, Duesenberg ou Cadillac proposent des modèles de très haut de gamme.
Pour tenir son rang, Hispano doit réagir.
Marc Birkigt opte alors pour un V12 de grosse cylindrée, pour lequel il s'inspire des moteurs d'avion dont la marque équipe depuis de longues années les meilleurs appareils.
D'une cylindrée de 9,5 litres, ce monument mécanique à soupape...
Points of note
£61,215
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£556,788
Median Price (Since 2020)
£1,836,559
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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