1924 Hispano-Suiza H6B Brougham de Ville
1924 Hispano-Suiza H6B Brougham de Ville
Coachwork by Carrosserie Kellner, Paris
Chassis No.: 11038
Engine No.: 301065
Vehicle Overview
A truly aristocratic motor car with impeccable provenance, this 1924 Hispano-Suiza H6B features bespoke Brougham de Ville coachwork by the celebrated Carrosserie Kellner of Paris. Delivered new to an American tobacco magnate and later restored under the care of Hispano-Suiza’s foremost French historian and club founder, this is one of the most historically significant Hispano-Suizas ever offered for sale.
Vehicle Details
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Make: Hispano-Suiza
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Model: H6B
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Year: 1924
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Coachbuilder: Kellner, Paris
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Body Style: Brougham de Ville
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Chassis Number: 11038
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Engine Number: 301065
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Engine: 6.6L Inline 6-cylinder OHC
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Transmission: Manual
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Condition: Expertly restored, lightly used, and well maintained
Historical Provenance
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Dispatched from factory: 27 November 1924
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First Owner: Mr. Pierre Lorillard Ronalds of 11 Rue de la Baume, Paris – a descendant of the wealthy Lorillard tobacco family of New York
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Second Owner: Mme Carmen de Romero (1928)
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Rediscovered in 1967 by Ludo Pivron in remarkably preserved condition
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Purchased and restored by Alain Balleret, former head of Hispano-Suiza’s experimental department and founder of the Hispano-Suiza Club of France
Restoration & Notable Events
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Restored in the early 1970s by master coachbuilder Mr. Saillant near St. Étienne
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First outing post-restoration: Balleret's daughter’s wedding, June 1971
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Participated in multiple rallies including the 1973 Monte Carlo Rally
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Shared garage with the famed Hispano-Suiza "Xenia"
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Lightly used and stored at the Balleret family chateau until 2007
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Professionally recommissioned in Switzerland with work including carburettor rebuild by French specialist Umpaler and comprehensive mechanical check
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Acquired by current owner at Bonhams Olympia Auction (Lot 682) in 2008
Features & Luxury Appointments
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Re-cellulosed in period-correct black livery
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Bleriot dipping headlamps
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Cicca brass-trumpeted Tenor electric horn
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Opera side lamps on windscreen
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Front interior: Black leather
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Rear compartment: Beige cloth, Cuban mahogany trim, original bone handles
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Electric interior lighting, speaking tube, vanity set, and wind-down division glass
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Detachable luggage trunk with fitted suitcases and original keys
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Two-piece opening windscreen
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Side-mounted spare wheel
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De Ram telescopic front dampers
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Polished aluminium dashboard with full Hispano-Suiza instrumentation
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Removable tool chest
Documentation & History File
Includes:
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Original French Carte Grise
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UK V5 registration document
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Maintenance sheets and invoices
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Restoration photos and rally images
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Letters from the Balleret family
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Full documented history from new
Collector’s Note
This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to acquire one of the most complete, elegant, and well-documented Hispano-Suiza H6Bs extant. With its grand styling, spacious luxury, and unmatched provenance, chassis #11038 is suited for Concours d'Élégance, historic touring, or private museum display. Its Brougham de Ville configuration also offers the best of both closed and open motoring for all seasons.