1930 Hispano-Suiza H6C Limousine
1930 Hispano-Suiza H6C Limousine
Coachwork by J. Forcada
Chassis No.: 9710
Year: 1930
Vehicle Overview
This 1930 Hispano-Suiza H6C Limousine features elegant coachwork by renowned Spanish builder J. Forcada, combining Hispano-Suiza’s world-class engineering with stately, dignified design. Formerly part of a museum collection in France, this car stands as a tribute to the excellence and legacy of pre-war European luxury motoring.
Vehicle Details
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Make: Hispano-Suiza
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Model: H6C
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Year: 1930
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Body Style: Limousine
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Coachbuilder: J. Forcada
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Chassis Number: 9710
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Engine: Inline 6-cylinder
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Displacement: 7,982cc (8-litre)
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Condition: Previously held in a museum collection
Historical Significance
The Hispano-Suiza H6 series set a new standard for luxury and performance when it debuted at the 1919 Paris Motor Show. With its advanced four-wheel braking, lightweight chassis, and aircraft-inspired engineering, the H6 captured the imagination of industrial tycoons, Hollywood stars, and European royalty alike.
The H6C, introduced in 1924, was the most powerful iteration of the series. Its engine, derived from aircraft design, featured:
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Aluminium block with steel liners
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Fixed-head design
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Two valves per cylinder
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Seven main bearings
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Full-pressure lubrication
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Increased bore to 110 mm for enhanced power output
This advanced engineering made the H6C capable of competing directly with Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Bugatti, and Isotta Fraschini.
Coachwork by J. Forcada
Coachbuilder J. Forcada was one of the prominent names in Spanish automotive design during the early 20th century. The elegant limousine body fitted to chassis #9710 demonstrates the refined proportions and restrained luxury characteristic of Forcada’s work.
This particular example spent a significant part of its life in a museum collection in France, helping preserve and honor its historical value and originality.
Collector's Note
Hispano-Suiza’s reputation for precision, power, and elegance is perfectly embodied in this H6C Limousine. With its known provenance, expert craftsmanship, and rare Forcada bodywork, chassis #9710 is an outstanding addition to any serious collector’s stable or classic car museum.