1928 Hispano-Suiza H6C Transformable Torpedo by Hibbard & Darrin
Offered by RM Auctions | Amelia Island, Florida | March 9, 2013
We featured a Hispano-Suiza H6C fairly recently and while that car was certainly cool, it really can’t match this one for looks. Check out the rounded fenders, swooping lines and the soft cream color scheme. It’s beautiful.
The body is by Hibbard & Darrin, a company comprised of two Americans living in Paris. Four-door convertibles really need to make a comeback (I’m looking at you, Cadillac) as the style is really elegant and imposing, something often not found on modern cars. The sweeping fenders on this car were actually added in the late-1930s after the car had seen a few owners. The engine is a 160 horsepower 8.0-liter straight-six.
This car was one of very few Hispano-Suizas delivered new to the U.S. And it’s also one of only a few H6Cs that are still around. Luckily, it happens to be one of the best looking as well. It can be yours for between $400,000-$500,000. Click here for more info and here for more from this sale.
Update: Sold $495,000.
Update: Not sold, RM Sotheby’s Amelia Island 2018.
Update: Not sold, RM Sotheby’s Arizona 2019.
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