1931-1938 Hispano-Suiza J12
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The Low Down
The Tipo 68 Hispano-Suiza J12 is one of the greatest cars of the 1930s and can be said to have achieved Ettore Bugatti’s Royale aspirations. It was capable of such flexible performance in top gear that it could accelerate...
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Simon Says
“Massive V12s and imposing 1930s styling from the great French coachbuilders define this as one of the ‘ultimate Pebble Beach cars’”
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| Years built: | 1931-1938 |
| Make: | Hispano-Suiza |
| Model: | J12 |
| Coachbuilder: | Various, incl. Henri Binder, Vanvooren, Chapron, Figoni et Falaschi, Franay, Kellner, Letourneur et Marchand, Million-Guiet, Saoutchik |
| Body: | Coachbuilt |
| Engine Size: | 9424cc OHV V12 |
| Bhp: | 190 |
| 0-60 secs: | 12.0 secs |
| Top Speed Mph: | 108 mph |
| Category: | Grand Touring, Pre-War |
| Event Eligibility: | Marque Events | Pebble Beach Concours | Villa d'Este |
Did You Know?
The mascot placed atop the radiator after World War 1 was the stork, the symbol of the French province of Alsace. It was taken from the squadron emblem painted on the side of a Hispano-Suiza-powere...
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