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£328,359
1928 Hispano-Suiza H6C Transformable Torpedo by Hibbard & Darrin
United States • 9 Mar 2013
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AI Listing Summary
This is a 1928 Hispano-Suiza H6C Transformable Torpedo with coachwork by Hibbard & Darrin, originally delivered to the US. It features a 7.9-liter inline-six engine and underwent a body update in its early life, including pontoon fenders and a built-in trunk. Recently, it has received mechanical attention and cosmetic refreshing.
Condition
6
The car presents well with good brightwork, a new convertible top, and well-maintained interior elements. However, the body was updated, including the addition of pontoon fenders and a built-in trunk, which deviates from its original design. The description notes that the current owner has addressed mechanical aspects such as the clutch, engine, brakes, steering, and suspension.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
12036
Odometer:
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Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
160 bhp, 7,983 cc SOHC inline six-cylinder engine, three-speed manual transmission, solid front axle and live rear axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs, and four-wheel servo-assisted mechanical drum brakes.
Wheelbase: 146 in.
As the name implies, Hispano-Suiza was born in Spain of the genius of Swiss engineer Marc Birkigt.
The most legendary “Hissos” were, however, produced in the factory in France, which opened in 1911.
Most significant of the French Hispano-Suizas was the H6 of 1919, which was described by British historian T.R.
Nicholson as “the last word in advanced transport for the rich.” Developed from the company’s proven aero engines of World War I, the 6.6-liter, overhead-cam straight six was cast in aluminum, with a fixed head, steel liners, two valves per cylinder, and a seven-main-bearing crankshaft with full lubrication.
Mated to a light, rigid chassis, it resulted in outstanding performance, and the servo-assisted brakes with finned aluminum drums assured quick sto...
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£228,400
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£278,380
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£328,359
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