Hispano-Suiza

Overview

Hispano-Suiza (literally: "Spanish-Swiss") was a Spanish automotive and engineering firm, best known for its luxury cars and aviation engines, in the pre-World War II period of the twentieth century.

In 1923 the French arm of Hispano-Suiza was incorporated as the Societé Française Hispano-Suiza, the Spanish parent company subscribing for 71% of the share capital. From then on, the French company gained an increased degree of financial independence, while the technical links were always kept strong. The mascot statuette atop the radiator used by this firm after World War I was the stork of the province of Alsace, taken from the squadron emblem painted on the side of the aircraft of the renowned World War I French ace (and Hispano-Suiza customer) Georges Guynemer, which was powered by a Hispano-Suiza engine. At the time, this was an emblem of revanchism. 

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Models produced by Hispano-Suiza
PictureModelProduced
H6 32CV
H6 32CV 1919-1930
H6C 46CV
H6C 46CV 1924-1934
  HS26 Junior 1931-1934
K6 30CV
K6 30CV 1934-1939
T68 (J12)
T68 (J12) 1932-1938
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