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1936 Hispano-Suiza J12 Cabriolet

Sold at Gooding Christie's on Aug. 19, 2023.

$2,040,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $1,850,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.

The car

Year
1936
Make and model
Hispano-Suiza J12
Generation
J12 (1931 to 1938)
Chassis
14018
Condition
Concours (1)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 4 comparable sales, 504% over its top.

Middle half of sales$93,415 to $306,250
Median$150,000
Sales behind it4Likely

From 4 sales of the Hispano-Suiza J12 (1931 to 1938) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $93,415 and $306,250.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1937 Hispano-Suiza J12 Double Cabriolet by de VillarsRM Sotheby's, Aug. 15, 2026RM Sotheby'sAug. 15, 2026$625,000
1934 Hispano Suiza J12 Vanvooren CabrioletBroad Arrow, March 8, 2025Broad ArrowMarch 8, 2025$200,000
c.1933 Hispano-Suiza J12 Pourtout Coach ProjectBring a Trailer, July 25, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 25, 2026$100,000
1933 Hispano-Suiza J12 Coach Project by PourtoutRM Sotheby's, Oct. 9, 2025RM Sotheby'sOct. 9, 2025$73,661