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1933 Hispano-Suiza J12 Coach Project by Pourtout

Sold at RM Sotheby's on Oct. 9, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$82,500Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $73,661, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.

The car

Year
1933
Make and model
Hispano-Suiza J12
Generation
J12 (1931 to 1938)
Chassis
23452
Condition
Fair (4)Likely

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

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 3 comparable sales, 104% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$150,000 to $412,500
Median$200,000
Sales behind it3Likely

From 3 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 $150,000 and $412,500.

Closest sales

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