Fill in the blanks: what's the story of this K6 Hispano?

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Many of you, we're sure, have dreamed of owning something like a Hispano-Suiza, and it probably doesn't need to be said that if you're looking for one at the moment, the PreWarCar.com Marketplace should be your first port of call. Just now, for example, you could be the owner of a very fine 1923 H6B dual-cowl torpédo with Brooklands provenance. Pardon us, though. We mention this only in passing. At present, we are chiefly concerned with a Hispano which we advertised for sale some time ago.

The car in question was a rather stately 1935 K6 partitioned saloon by Letourneur et Marchand. The K6 was Hispano-Suiza's entry-level offering, but still an exquisite piece of craftsmanship and design, powered by a suitably potent 30hp, five-litre straight-six. The saloon was brought to our attention by André-Noël Schaer of Switzerland, who owned it in the 1980s but ultimately sold it in 1986. After that, he never heard of it again until rediscovering it on our website.

In the 37 years since the sale, the car seems not to have changed at all, save for the addition of whitewall tyres and a luggage trunk. This is hadly surprising, as when M. Schaer had it, it had only just received a comprehensive professional restoration, so it was in the very best shape. The accompanying pictures date from his ownership.

Remembering the car fondly, M. Schaer is now keen to know more about it. Where has it been all this time? Has it been getting its fair share of exercise? Has it, indeed, been exhibited at any concours or enjoyed on rallies? Moreover, and what is probably of even greater interest, does anyone know any more about its early history? It's first owner was almost certainly among society's great and good - a prominent statesman, perhaps, or celebrated socialite. We can only guess, but if you know anything, be sure to tell us.

Words: Zack Stiling; photographs: André-Noël Schaer
 

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