1926 Hispano-Suiza H6B Berline

Coachwork by Maurice Proux
Chassis No.: 11514
Year: 1926

Vehicle Overview

An exceptionally original example of early French luxury motoring, this 1926 Hispano-Suiza H6B Berline by Maurice Proux is likely the finest unrestored survivor of its kind. With elegant, balanced coachwork, matching-numbers mechanicals, and outstanding originality, this car offers a rare opportunity to own a museum-quality vehicle from the golden age of European automotive craftsmanship.

Vehicle Details

Make: Hispano-Suiza
Model: H6B
Year: 1926
Coachbuilder: Maurice Proux (Courbevoie, France)
Body Style: Berline
Chassis Number: 11514
Engine: Inline 6-cylinder OHC
Displacement: 6,597 cc
Horsepower: 100 bhp
Transmission: 3-speed manual
Brakes: 4-wheel servo-assisted mechanical drum brakes
Exhaust: Original C.T. Weymann

Key Features & Mechanical Highlights

Aviation-derived engine with overhead cam and aluminum construction
Solid front axle, semi-elliptic leaf springs, and robust chassis
Four-wheel mechanical drum brakes with servo assistance for safety and performance
Three-speed manual transmission, typical of the era
Original C.T. Weymann exhaust system still fitted
Verified to be in excellent mechanical condition following a recent inspection by Eric Limpaler, Hispano-Suiza specialist

Provenance & Condition

Delivered new on April 12, 1926, by Hispano-Suiza concessionaire Mr. Garnier to its first owner, Société Autex, chassis 11514 is an untouched time capsule. It remains in original, unrestored condition, a testament to the superior materials and craftsmanship of the era.

This vehicle is an outstanding example of the Berline body style crafted by Carrossier Maurice Proux, known for his refined and symmetrical lines. It spent many years as part of the private museum collection of Mr. Mette, located at "Musée de L'Auto" – St Christoly de Blaye in France.

Collector’s Note

It is rare to encounter a Hispano-Suiza of this calibre that retains its full originality, mechanical integrity, and matching components. This H6B is not only a work of art in motion, but also a piece of preserved history—ideal for serious collectors and connoisseurs of unrestored pre-war European luxury vehicles.

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