1927 Hispano-Suiza H6B Coupé Chauffeur (coachwork by D'Ieteren Frères)
- Engine
- 6.6L SOHC inline six-cylinder, single dual-throat carburettor, 80 bhp at 3,500 rpm
A 1927 Hispano-Suiza H6B fitted with Coupé Chauffeur coachwork by the Brussels coachbuilder D'Ieteren Frères, chassis 11767 was delivered new in Paris to Chicago socialite Lolita Armour (Mrs John J Mitchell Jnr) and remained with her until 1951. It subsequently entered the private museum of celebrated industrial designer Brooks Stevens before passing to subsequent owners. A thorough body-off restoration was completed in Montreal between 1999 and 2001, after which the car earned multiple concours awards. Recorded mileage stands at under 20,000 miles.
Ownership
- 2022-08-19Auction saleEstimate US$350,000 – US$450,000
- 1927 → 1951Factory deliveryLolita Mitchell (née Armour)partial documentation
Member of the Armour meat-packing family, later married into the Mitchell banking family. The car was delivered new via the Paris showroom and used across multiple residences including a Chicago penthouse, a California ranch, and the Montecito family estate.
- 1951 → 1999Acquisition unknownBrooks Stevenspartial documentation
Prominent American industrial designer who kept the car in his private museum, where it saw virtually no use during his tenure.
- 1999 →Acquisition unknownPrevious owner before Texas collectionpartial documentation
Commissioned a full body-off restoration by specialist Richard Grenon in Montreal between 1999 and 2001, after which the car was entered at several concours events. The vehicle was subsequently stored in a climate-controlled facility in Texas for approximately 16 years with minimal use.
Competition
- 20012001 Pebble Beach Concours d'EleganceInvitee (no award stated)
The car was invited to appear at Pebble Beach shortly after its comprehensive restoration was completed.
- 20022002 Meadowbrook Concours d'EleganceBest Interior in Show
Recognized specifically for its exceptional dual-compartment upholstery and original rear vanity fittings.
- 20032003 Greenwich Concours d'EleganceBest European Touring Car
- 20032003 Cranbrook Concours d'EleganceAward of Excellence
Event held in Cranbrook, Michigan.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2001RestorationAu Temps Tic Auto
Full nut-and-bolt, body-off restoration undertaken while the car was still largely complete and in original condition. Work encompassed the entire vehicle to a high concours standard.
Carried out by specialist Richard Grenon in Montreal, Canada, between 1999 and 2001.
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