1926 Hispano-Suiza H6B Coupé (coachwork by Park Ward)
- Engine
- 6.6L overhead-cam inline-six, ~135 bhp at 2,400 rpm
A 1926 Hispano-Suiza H6B, chassis 11608, originally exhibited at the Olympia Motor Show wearing Hooper coachwork and first owned by racing driver Lt-Cdr Montague Grahame-White. The current two-door foursome coupé body, by Park Ward (no. 3253), was built in 1929 and transferred from a Bentley. During the late 1920s the car amassed an impressive series of concours awards across Britain and continental Europe. A thorough professional restoration was completed in 2010, and the car has since been maintained by vintage specialists Kenworthy & Co with numerous discreet upgrades for reliable touring.
Ownership
- 2020-03-29Auction saleEstimate £350,000 – £400,000
- 1926 →Factory deliveryLt-Cdr Montague Grahame-Whitepartial documentation
Original first owner; a pioneering racing driver and Gordon Bennett Cup competitor whose connection to this car is documented in a published automotive history volume.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownCurrent vendorfull documentation
Commissioned a full restoration in 2010 and engaged specialist firm Kenworthy & Co for ongoing maintenance; the car has been regularly used for touring and displayed at Salon Privé during this ownership.
Competition
- 19211921 Coupe Boillot, BoulogneDriver: Andre Dubonnet1st
Won by the aperitif entrepreneur Dubonnet; mentioned in context of the H6B model's sporting credentials rather than this specific chassis.
- 1927Cannes Concours d'EleganceGrand Prix, Plaquettes, and Perrier Jouet Cup
- 19271927 Monte Carlo Concours d'EleganceGrand Prix and Silver Cup
- 1928Bournemouth Concours d'EleganceBainbridge Cup and Grand Banner
- 1928Le Touquet Concours d'EleganceGrand Prix and best car across all categories
- 1928Southport Concours d'Elegance1st Prize in class for vehicles above £1,500
- 1929Brighton Concours d'EleganceEdlin Trophy
- 1930Cannes Concours d'EleganceGrand Prix and Silver Challenge Cup
- —Salon Privé
Displayed during the current ownership period; no specific year stated in the prose.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1929Bodywork
Original Hooper show coachwork replaced with a two-door foursome coupé body by Park Ward (body no. 3253), transferred from a 6.5-litre Bentley and fitted to the Hispano-Suiza chassis.
Photographic records and paperwork documenting the body transfer are held in the car's file.
- 2010RestorationPaul Jaye
Comprehensive professional restoration carried out, bringing the car to excellent overall condition. Restoration records and invoices covering 2009–2010 are on file.
Supporting documentation includes photographic records and bills for the restoration work.
- 2019ServiceKenworthy & Co
Extensive service and mechanical attention bringing the car to fully operational touring condition; work invoiced at approximately £5,000.
Most recent invoice on file.
- —ModificationKenworthy & Co
A series of discreet practical upgrades was carried out during current ownership, including a dashboard temperature gauge and coolant expansion tank, a modified radiator cap for mascot removal, an electric fan behind the radiator, an electric fuel pump and filter, a float cut-off in the Autovac, flashing indicators integrated into sidelights (semaphore system retained), a flame arrester on the carburettor intake, remote oilers for rear trunnions, a trolley-jack rack and storage compartments, and a dealer enamel plaque added inside the driver's door.
All modifications were carried out with the goal of improving reliability and touring practicality while preserving original appearance.
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