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1938 Hispano-Suiza H-6C |
1938 Hispano-Suiza H-6C |
1938 Hispano-Suiza H-6C |
1938 Hispano-Suiza H-6C |
1938 Hispano-Suiza H-6C |
Andre Dubonnet was the son of Joseph Dubonnet, the founder of the Dubonnet aperitif firm, and the source of his substantial wealth. He served during World War I and is credited wîth six aerial victories. He was an amateur racing driver and inventor. Working wîth engineer Antoine-Marie Chedru, he developed and patented an independent front-suspension system in 1927. This ingenious system was used in different variations by General Motors and Alfa Romeo.
1938 Hispano-Suiza H-6C |
1938 Hispano-Suiza H-6C |
1938 Hispano-Suiza H-6C |
The car had curved glass and included a panoramic windscreen (a feature that would not be seen again until General Motors cars in the 1950s). There were plexiglass side windows that opened upward in gullwing style. The long body was very round and resembled the fuselage of an airplane. The interior even resembles the cockpit of an airplane. The two side doors were suspended on large hinges, opening rearward in 'suicide' fashion. In the back, it tapered like a fastback and was crowned wîth a triangular rear window. Another feature of the vehicle was Dubonnet's own hyperflex independent front suspension system.
1938 Hispano-Suiza H-6C |
1938 Hispano-Suiza H-6C |
1938 Hispano-Suiza H-6C |
1938 Hispano-Suiza H-6C |
1938 Hispano-Suiza H-6C |
1938 Hispano-Suiza H-6C |
1938 Hispano-Suiza H-6C |
1938 Hispano-Suiza H-6C |
1938 Hispano-Suiza H-6C |
Source - Petterson Museum
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