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Hispano-suiza H6b - 1919-1932 | 
| The hispano-suiza h6 b was a car fit for kings. Expensive. Elegant. Reliable. One spanish monarch, king alfonso xiii, became so valued a hispano-suiza client that the company named its 1912 series after him. Considered by some to be the first true sports car, the alfonso xiii paved the way for the later light and powerful h6 b machine. Construction on the alfonso began in france in 1911, at a factory in levallois-perret, but was transferred in 1914 to bois-colombes. The best was yet to come. | Specifications performance
0-50 in 21 sec. Top speed of 62 mph
enginedrivetrain: Water-cooled, single-overhead-cam, in-line 6
displacement 6,597 cc power rating 135 hp transmission 3-speed + reverse
chassis: Worm-and-nut steering, semi-elliptic front and rear springs, 23-inch wheels, 4-wheel drum brakes; 2,860 lbs.
price: $8,035 in 1928 |
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High technology
the mastermind behind the hispano-suiza engine was a brilliant swiss engineer, marc birkigt. Working in france, birkigt used wartime technological advances to improve the hispano-suiza automobile engine. From its corrosion-resistant black enamel coating to its phenomenal lightness, the 1919 h6 b was revolutionary. Birkigt unveiled his creation to an enthusiastic crowd at the paris salon.
one-of-a-kind classics
the h6 b was one of the most expensive cars in the world. Its four-wheel braking system and 135hp straight-six engine made it a superior
performance machine, and its luxurious, custom-built bodies made it a car of regal design.
No two hispano-suiza h6bs ivere identical. Pictured here is one of the most elegant models of the h6 b. |
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