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1913 Hispano-Suiza Alfonso XIII Torpedo Tourer
United Kingdom • 26 Jun 2015
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AI Listing Summary
This is a meticulously restored 1913 Hispano-Suiza Alfonso XIII Torpedo Tourer, a rare and historically significant vehicle. It features a rebuilt engine, a new four-speed gearbox with original parts, and a faithful reproduction of the original body, making it a highly desirable collector's item.
Condition
9
The car has been fully restored with a 'last nut and bolt' rebuild including the chassis frame. The engine is rebuilt with matching stamps on major components. The body is a faithful reproduction of the original. The car also comes with documentation and a photographic record of its restoration.
/ 10
Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
2001
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
BF 7207
RHD/LHD:
RHD
*Premier marque *Rare early model *Only six owners from new *Fully restored One of the most famous marques of all time, Hispano-Suiza was founded in Barcelona, Spain in 1904, its name (literally, Spanish-Swiss) recognising both its place of origin and the contribution made by its chief designer, the Swiss engineer Marc Birkigt.
The latter had designed the La Cuadra car in Barcelona in 1900 and then the Castro.
When Castro went out of business, a new company - Fabrica De Automoviles, La Hispano-Suiza - was formed, headed by wealthy investor Damien Mateu.
Two four-cylinder models were shown at the Paris Auto Show in 1906, and in 1908 the range expanded with the addition of two sixes.
Spain's young King Alfonso XIII was an early devotee of the marque.
One of Hispano's first customers, he purchased a trio of four-cylinder models at the Madrid Show in 1907 and would own some 30-or-so examples during his reign.
An Hispano-Suiza won France's prestigious Coupe de l'Auto race in 1910 and ...
Points of note
£263,750
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£388,793
Median Price (Since 2020)
£513,835
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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