1927 Minerva AC by Hibbard and Darrin

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1927 Minerva AC by Hibbard and Darrin

1927 Minerva AC by Hibbard & Darrin

Coachwork by Hibbard & Darrin (France)
Chassis No.: 54311
Engine: 6-cylinder, 5.355cc sleeve-valve
Year: 1927

Vehicle Overview

This elegant 1927 Minerva AC is a rare example of Belgium’s premier luxury marque, outfitted with stunning bespoke coachwork by the famed Paris-based coachbuilders Hibbard & Darrin. Powered by a smooth six-cylinder sleeve-valve engine displacing 5.355cc, this grand tourer combines innovative engineering with one of the most respected custom body stylists of the interwar period.

Still in presentable condition, this older restoration offers an outstanding opportunity to own a significant pre-war luxury automobile with both technical sophistication and design pedigree.

Vehicle Details

  • Make: Minerva

  • Model: AC

  • Year: 1927

  • Chassis Number: 54311

  • Body Style: Custom Coachwork by Hibbard & Darrin

  • Engine: 6-cylinder sleeve-valve

  • Displacement: 5.355 cc

  • Condition: Older restoration, well preserved

About the Marque

Founded in 1903 by Sylvain de Jong in Berchem, Antwerp, Minerva quickly rose to global acclaim for producing high-quality automobiles with advanced technology. Before World War I, the marque was already known for luxury vehicles rivaling the likes of Rolls-Royce, with clientele including royalty and industrial elites.

Post-war, Minerva resumed production with powerful models such as:

  • 20CV: 4-cylinder, 3.6L

  • 30CV: 6-cylinder, 5.3L

  • 15CV and 20CV: Early compact models

  • Later models included 6.6L AL and 4.0L AP straight-eights

Though less commercially prolific than its British counterparts, Minerva earned a reputation for refinement, especially through its signature sleeve-valve engines — quieter, smoother, and technologically advanced.

Coachwork by Hibbard & Darrin

The body of this particular car was created by the legendary design house Hibbard & Darrin, known for their luxurious and aerodynamic lines, typically built for the elite on chassis from Hispano-Suiza, Rolls-Royce, and Minerva.

Highlights include:

  • Graceful and flowing contours, elegant without excess

  • Precision body fitment, reflecting bespoke craftsmanship

  • A hallmark of French Art Deco-era luxury styling

Condition & Suitability

  • Older restoration; mechanically and cosmetically presentable

  • Ideal for vintage touring, classic events, or concours preservation class

  • Notable for its originality, engineering, and coachbuilder provenance

Collector’s Note

Minerva remains one of the most prestigious yet underappreciated marques of the pre-war era. This Minerva AC by Hibbard & Darrin stands at the crossroads of Belgian engineering and Parisian artistry — an elegant touring car that embodies the innovation and exclusivity of its time.

A rare opportunity to acquire a historically important vehicle with both engineering charm and custom-bodied allure.
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