1924 Hispano-Suiza H6B Skiff

Coachwork by Kelsch, renovated by Wivis Engineering
Engine: 6.597 L OHC Inline 6-cylinder
Body Style: Skiff
Year: 1924
Chassis: 10898

Vehicle Overview

A rare and sporty expression of pre-war French elegance, this 1924 Hispano-Suiza H6B Skiff is a beautifully restored tribute to the celebrated coachbuilder Kelsch. Delivered new to Mr. Oswald Mosley, the car represents a luxurious and light-bodied alternative to the more formal saloons of the era. With a lively overhead-cam straight-six engine and lightweight timber-style skiff bodywork, it is both a visual showpiece and an ideal vehicle for open-top touring.

Vehicle Details

Make: Hispano-Suiza
Model: H6B
Year: 1924
Body Style: Skiff (Kelsch)
Chassis: 10898
Engine: 6,597 cc Inline 6-cylinder, OHC
Transmission: Manual
Condition: Older restoration, mechanically sound
Restoration Coachbuilder: Wivis Engineering, Exeter, UK

Engineering Excellence

The Hispano-Suiza H6B took inspiration from Hispano’s experience in aviation, incorporating technical features far ahead of its time, including:

Overhead camshaft engine architecture
Four-wheel braking system
Aircraft-grade metallurgy and casting techniques
Lightweight yet rigid chassis construction

Its performance and refinement allowed it to compete head-to-head with the finest contemporaries, including Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Bugatti, and Isotta Fraschini.

Provenance & History

Delivered new to: Mr. Oswald Mosley on 5 July 1924
Rediscovered in the 1960s, reportedly found on a scrapyard without its original body
Re-bodied in a sporty skiff configuration by Wivis Engineering in Exeter, UK
The coachwork was inspired by the original Kelsch skiff body, known for their nautical elegance and light handling characteristics
Restoration completed in a traditional skiff style using period-correct methods and detailing
Today, the car is considered a mechanically sound, older restoration—ready for vintage rallies and high-society touring events

Notable Features

Lightweight wooden-style skiff body with exposed structural detailing
Elegant rear taper and minimal overhangs evoke vintage yacht design
True to original Hispano-Suiza performance and road manners
Ideal for warm-climate driving, open-air events, or period-dress concours

Collector’s Note

Few Hispano-Suizas on the market combine performance pedigree, lightweight sporting elegance, and such an intriguing post-war rebirth. This 1924 H6B Skiff is a remarkable specimen, ready to take part in historic rallies or serve as a centrepiece in a curated pre-war collection. With only a handful of skiff-bodied H6Bs ever recreated in this fashion, this is a rare opportunity to own one of the most stylish expressions of Hispano-Suiza’s engineering prowess.

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