1911 Hispano alfonso

Hispano-Suiza Alfonso XIII n. 723 Reviewed

October 10, 2022 By pete

Review by Pete Vack

As the subtitle infers, this is the biography of a very unique automobile, its pedigree assured, and its originality unsurpassed. Spanish historian Manuel Lage was asked to write this book by the car’s current owner, and no one is more qualified to do so. Chassis 723 is very important in the hierarchy of the 607 Hispano-Suiza Alfonsos produced by Hispano Suiza between 1910 and 1914, it is the most original and the only racing version left of the 36 cars that remain. Its complete history unfolds in Lage’s book with charm and many surprises. The text is in both Spanish and English. [Read more…] about Hispano-Suiza Alfonso XIII n. 723 Reviewed

Hispano-Suiza Alfonso

July 3, 2018 By pete

By Pete Vack

As it would be for many a classic car, it was Ken Purdy who introduced the Yanks, (and I would venture to guess a few Brits as well) to the Hispano-Suiza Alfonso. Writing circa 1950, his chapter in Kings of the Road, “Hisso and Isotta, Isotta and Hisso”, elaborated on the merits of the two greatest cars of the inter-war period. Purdy recounted that Hispano-Suiza did not actively participate in racing. Only for a short while before WWI was competition considered, primarily due to the urgings of King Alfonso XIII. In 1909 Alfonso declared that a 226 mile race would be established near Barcelona and yes, Hispano-Suiza was obliged to enter, thank you.

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