This book is a three volume homage to his life and art, with 1164 pages and 1933 images, many of which have never been seen before. Saoutchik bodied 1929 hispano suiza h6c at pebble beach 2019. In 1934, hispanosuiza introduced the lovely k6 which shared many components with its otherworldly sibling, the incredible 9. Alfreds sons, lucien en albert, took over and from now on they focussed solely on manufacturing automobile coachworks. The 1935 hispano suiza k6 swb design was called the monaco and unusual for saoutchik in that it incorporated trendy design elements used by other coachbuilders. Saoutchik l maitre carrossier published on aug 16, 2014 the story of jacques saoutchik and his life spans eight decades, two world wars, a flight from imperial russia, incarceration, the birth. See more ideas about antique cars, classic cars, vintage cars. Like all hispanos built in france, the k6 is fitted with a threespeed gearbox. The whole hispano suiza section, including pictures, is only 3 pages, so i dont think its surprising to not to find any mention of production under licence, russia apart, in the approximately 180 words on the 12y. It was the baby hispano suiza even though it was still a massive automobile. Within this issue you will discover the following topics.
In 1923, its french subsidiary became a semiautonomous partnership with the spanish parent company. Saoutchik maitre carrossier by robin batchelor issuu. Although bugatti, alfa romeo, rollsroyce, bentley and isottafraschini all created fabulous, enviable products. When at last came time to replace hispano suiza s hallowed h6 model in 1935, the company created a new engine with a shorter 110millimeter stroke and improved breathing, allowing for more horsepower from fewer cubic inches of displacement. The car was built on the chassis of the hispano suiza h6b, however it uses the larger, more powerful engine from the h6c and an entirely new body design by luxury coachbuilder jacques saoutchik. Hispano suiza k6 brandone cabriolet both celebrities and royalty have been known to own this elegant classic from the mid1930s. The lower body was light in color, while the contrasting fenders, beltline and rear deck were in a black or dark color.
The engine a new 5184cc inline sixcylinder creation with overhead valve was designed by rodolphe herrmann, who worked with marc birkigt, the companys founder, on the design team. Download pdf hispano suiza road test portfolio book full free. Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. If anyone has a cool mil laying around wants to get me a crazy awesome bday gift. The story of jacques saoutchik and his life by peter m. Saoutchik was doing well, buoyed as it was by an everincreasing demand for automotive conveyances of all kinds.
It draws on its proud spanish spirit and strong family legacy to produce exquisitelyluxurious, meticulouslyengineered products. Pdf hispano suiza road test portfolio download full pdf. Jacques saoutchik, born iakov saoutchick in the ukraine in 1880, had arrived in paris in the early 1900s. Hispano suiza road test portfolio by r m clarke, paperback. H6b, h6c, k6, the speedster and the saoutchik cabriolet. Hispano suiza k6 cabriolet sport 2 places, chassis 15049 1938 hispano suiza. The k6 was the final new model introduced by hispano suiza and, like most later models, it was built by the french arm of the company.
However, in 1906 saoutchik transitioned and opened his own coachbuilding company, carrosserie. This oversized book contains 57 articles on hispano suiza. Power was from a sixcylinder engine displacing 5,200cc and offering 120 horsepower. Chassis from over a hundred 100 brands, of which imperia, minerva, panhard, renault, peugeot, delahaye, mercedes and hispano suiza, were bodied by d. Centrifugal superchargers mounted at the rear of the engine delivered air to six carburetors, with three. Buy hispano suiza books online from gilena international motor books bookstore. Hispano suiza road test portfolio available for download and read online in other formats. This 1936 hispano suiza k6 is one of 204 such models built and is among the last of the classic sixcylinder hispanos, fitted with graceful berline coachwork by vanvooren of paris. Hispano suiza began building automobiles in 1914 but switched to aircraft engines at the onset of wwi. Here all new books, rarities and offers about hispano suiza. The new hispano suiza k6 was introduced at the paris auto salon in the fall of 1934.
Buy on the website of the gilena international motor books. Monograph on the history of the hispano suiza automobile. Saoutchik hispano suiza h6c dubonnet xenia streamliner saoutchik hispano suiza k6 cabriolet saoutchik jaguar ss 100 roadster saoutchik mercedesbenz 680 s torpedo saoutchik mercedesbenz 680 s torpedo brevete. Thus they maintained the prestige of the brand and offered a french alternative to the american and british imports. As usual, it was offered as a rolling chassis only, so the. Bristol 403 1955 bentley s continental coupe by park ward 1957.
The hispano suiza society is dedicated to the elegant hispano suiza automobile, its rich history and international. K6 production is believed to have been a mere 204 chassis, all fitted with. It is doubtful that this car was built, but the drawing is also representative of the type of rare and high quality images larsen has collected for his work. He was the greatest artist the coach building industry has ever seen. Pin by guy combes on automobile hispano suiza espagne. An indepth reference book compiled from multiple sources, these incredibly focused portfolios contain a wealth of information for the collector, restorer or enthusiast and they are certainly required reading for anyone contemplating a purchase. Hispanosuiza was an automotive engineering company that later transitioned to manufacturing aviation engines and other components. Paired up to a threespeed manual gearbox, the k6 was said to cruise comfortably at 80mph. Media in category hispanosuiza k6 saoutchik the following 2 files are in this category, out of 2 total. The 12 cylinders were arranged in a v at 60 degrees and all models had propeller reduction gears with provision to fire a cannon through the hub, with the cannon mounted on the v.
Artcurial motorcars a retromobile sale n2219 lot n369. Hispano suiza road test portfolio clarke, r m, brooklands books, velocepress on. Inspired by highperformance motoring, hispano suiza is a distinguished luxury brand. The 10 best saoutchik oneofone custom car builds complex. Pin by guy combes on automobilehispano suiza espagne. Artcurial motorcars a retromobile sale n2219 lot n. Jacques saoutchik was a master coachbuilder of the early 20th century known for his trendsetting extravagant designs. It was backed by a threespeed manual transmission and had a top speed of around 87 mph. The art wonderful deco 1938 hispanosuiza dubonnet xenia. Birkigts first designs resembled raceabouts powered by 3.
Saoutchik hispano suiza dubonnet xenia streamliner 1938 1938 hispano suiza maintenance of old vehicles. Saoutchik l maitre carrossier by bart oostvogels issuu. Hispano suiza k6 cabriolet por saoutchik 1935 especificaciones. Rollsroyce must have been vexed by the buzz that surrounded the launch of the hispano suiza h6 at the 1919 paris salon. The sporting nature of hispano suiza attracted king. Somewhat simplistic at first, by 1925 the saoutchik brochures had blossomed into four colors with slipcovers and art decoratifs renderings in folders. The paperback of the hispano suiza road test portfolio by r m clarke at. In 1934, hispanosuiza introduced the lovely k6 which shared many. K6 production is believed to have been a mere 204 chassis, all fitted with individually coachbuilt bodies, painstakingly constructed by the very finest carrosseries in france. K6 production is believed to have been a mere 204 chassis, all fitted with individually coachbuilt bodies, painstakingly constructed by the very finest carrosseries in france and abroad.
The flat and classic hispano suiza radiator, complemented by freestanding headlamps, was retained and not modified by saoutchik. The car is equipped with unusual parallelopening doors. Thereafter the hispano suiza company concentrated on subcontract work and aero engines, before taking over bugatti and, in 1968, becoming part of the snecma aerospace combine. Marc birkigt, a swiss engineer, and spanish businessman damia mateu i bisa started the company in 1904. Today hispano suiza represents the pinnacle of automobile design from a golden age when, for the fortunate few, money was no object. Sep 23, 2014 forget rollsroyce, the hispano suiza h6 was the finest machine for the superrich to cruise into the charleston age, says mick walsh. After the war, they returned to automobile engine design and in 1919 introduced their first famous car, the h6b. This is the earliest known photo of a saoutchik coach. On 6 and 7 march 2004, hispano suiza takes part, with 12 of its cars, in the barcelona sitges rally for vehicles build before 1924, celebrating 100 years since its founding. May 1988 car collector car classics 1948 buick roadmaster.
According to the hispano suiza society, chassis number 14018 was originally fitted with this wonderful, open body by saoutchik and was delivered to its first owner on december 30, 1936. While barn finds were one of the major classes, and both the show field and associated bonhams auction were full of unrestored cars, it was a pair of world class restorations that won top honors at the fairfield county concours delegance on sunday. Hispano suiza introduced its 12y series of engines in 1932. According to the hispanosuiza society, chassis number 14018 was originally fitted with this wonderful, open body by saoutchik and was delivered to its first owner on december 30, 1936. Hispanosuiza 12ycrs v12 engine national air and space museum. The k6 was a superior long distance touring chassis for owners who did not desire the size and complexity of a j12, but wanted the same high quality, superior standard of excellence, beautiful road manners and unquestioned prestige of driving a hispano suiza. What is surprising is that the cite seems to be unless ive missed something not to support the text. The new hispano suiza k6 was introduced at the paris auto salon in october of 1934.
It is best known for its preworld war ii luxury cars and aviation engines. Saoutchik hispano suiza k6 cabriolet 1935 coachbuild. An intriguing insight into this truly unique automobile manufacturer it includes data on the alfonso, t49, j12, t15, h6b, h6c, k6, the speedster and the saoutchik cabriolet. The swiss connection was from their swiss engineer, marc birkigt. Also included is an essay by the american restorer david cooper concerning the restoration of a. Pdf hispano suiza road test portfolio download full. As usual, it is offered as a rolling chassis only, so the customers could have it fitted with a coachwork of choice. The company was best known for their luxury cars before world war ii such as thehispano suiza k6, hispanosuiza j12, and hispanosuiza h6b dubonnet xenia. Once described by a famed motoring authority as the most magnificent motor car ever to be built in series production, the hispano suiza j12 was a sheer revelation when it made its debut in the early 1930s. See more ideas about antique cars, classic cars and cool cars. The fabulous, extraordinary, extravagant, spectacular works of art that jacques saoutchik designed and manufactured. T49, j12, t15, h6b, h6c, k6, the speedster and the saoutchik cabriolet. Hispanosuizas most antique sports car type alfonso xiii goes on sale voir plus. Like any hispano suiza, todays collectors covet the k6 for its exceptional performance, longdistance touring ability, and beautiful coachwork.
The designs of etienne brandone were always tasteful, wellproportioned and with a certain elegant sophistication that is perfectly epitomized in this lavish k6 cabriolet. In 1934, hispano suiza introduced the lovely k6 which shared many components with its otherworldly sibling, the incredible 9. All are credited to the rights owners in the physical book. Media in category hispanosuiza k6 the following 52 files are in this category, out of 52 total. Like brian laak, he began his career as a cabinet maker. This oversized book contains 57 articles on hispano suiza automobiles conveniently assembled into a single volume. The 1935 hispano suiza k6 swb design was called the monaco and unusual for. While the talbotlago and saoutchik books are out of print, the kellner affair can be purchased from the publisher, daltonwatson fine books by clicking here. Buy online, view images and see past prices for 1931 hispano suiza h6 c coupechauffeur saoutchik. Spanishswiss was a spanish automotiveengineering company and, after world war ii, a french aviation engine and components manufacturer. The life of a jeweler in steelvolume i contains the story of the life of jacques saoutchik from 1880 to 1957.
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