Hispano-Suiza car books - history

Hispano-Suiza - Brooklands Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book about the Hispano-Suiza cars produced in Spain and France, from the start in 1904 until the end of the passenger car production in 1940.
Describes the Hispano-Suiza Alphonso XIII, 15.9 hp, 54-220 hp, Grand Sport, 37.2, T49, type 68, J12, T15, H6B, H6C, K6, Speedster and Saoutchik Cabriolet.

• The 57 articles, taken from contemporary British and American car magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and technology.
• Also driving impressions, tests, comparison tests, technical specifications, etc.

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Les automobiles Hispano Suiza, des origines à 1949 (Collection Prestige)

Hispano-Suiza, a name still associated with the elegance of the 1920s, was founded in 1904 in Barcelona by two Spanish entrepreneurs and Swiss engineer Marc Birkigt. It became a symbol of international prestige in the automotive and aviation industries.

This illustrated book offers a clear overview of the company's history, addressing questions about its nationality, activities, and designers.
It follows a chronological structure: from Birkigt's early work and the brand's beginnings, through innovations like the famous V8 aircraft engine of World War I, to the major car models of the 1920s (H6) and 1930s (J12, K6). The book ends with the company's decline and Birkigt's death.

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La Hispano-Suiza: Esplendor y ruina de una empresa legendaria

This book, the result of over fifteen years of research in corporate, family, and official archives, offers a detailed account of the history of Hispano-Suiza - one of Spain's most notable industrial companies of the 20th century. It explores the firm's rise as a global leader in automobiles and aircraft and its eventual decline, shaped by political ties to the monarchy and later the Franco regime.

The book also includes brief profiles of key figures and a wide selection of historical images. Hispano-Suiza remains a lasting symbol of luxury and success in Spanish memory.

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