1933 Hispano-Suiza Junior par Vanvooren
1933 Hispano-Suiza Junior Saloon
Coachwork by Vanvooren
Chassis No.: 7109
Title: Dutch
Status: Available
Location: [Insert Location]
Vehicle Overview
An exquisite combination of elegance, history, and rarity, this 1933 Hispano-Suiza Junior Saloon features sophisticated pillarless four-door coachwork by the celebrated Parisian coachbuilder Vanvooren. Retaining its original engine and exceptional interior, this rare survivor has enjoyed over 50 years of continuous family ownership before passing into the hands of a devoted enthusiast. With only 13 known examples remaining, this is a unique opportunity to acquire a highly original and refined pre-war Hispano-Suiza.
Vehicle Details
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Make: Hispano-Suiza
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Model: Junior
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Year: 1933
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Coachbuilder: Vanvooren
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Body Style: Four-door, four-seat pillarless saloon
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Chassis Number: 7109
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Title: Dutch
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Engine: Original, matching numbers
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Interior: Exceptional original condition
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Condition: Mechanically restored and reconditioned
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Exterior Colour: Repainted in factory-correct dark blue
Provenance & Ownership History
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Factory delivery date: 28 December 1933
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Original owner: Tannery R. Costil & Fils of Pont-Audemer, Normandy (supplier to Hermès) — the leather interior was produced in-house
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Subsequent owner (1930s): Architect N.J. Zachariasen of Rouen
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Hidden in Paris during WWII to avoid requisitioning
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Re-registered in 1950 as 3298 FK 76 in Seine-Maritime
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Sold in 1963 via Jackie Pichon to Dutch collector Jan Martens, and later inherited by his son Jan-Willem Martens
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Martens family ownership lasted 53 years, from 1963 to 2015
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Current registration during Dutch ownership: 26-58-BS
Restoration & Condition
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Mechanical restoration performed around 2005
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Repainted in factory-correct dark blue upon change of ownership in 2015
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Recent mechanical overhaul completed by a leading Dutch restoration workshop
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Interior remains in remarkably preserved original condition with quality leather and finishes from Costil
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Features refined Vanvooren styling, advanced for its time with pillarless door design, adding to its elegance and rarity
Notable Highlights
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Only 13 known survivors of the Hispano-Suiza Junior model worldwide
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Retains original engine and highly original interior
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Comes with detailed history file, including:
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Early ownership documentation
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Period photographs from 1963 and restoration
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Historic rally participation (Monte-Carlo des Voitures Anciennes, 1983)
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Long-term ownership narrative through the Martens family
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No reserve, offering an exceptional opportunity for discerning collectors
Collector’s Note
Elegant, rare, and tastefully preserved, this Hispano-Suiza Junior is more than just a vintage motor car — it is a rolling piece of European history. With its connection to high French craftsmanship, unique WWII survival story, and over half a century in loving hands, chassis #7109 stands as an ideal candidate for Concours d’Élégance, vintage rallies, or refined continental touring.