Jay Leno checks out a 1923 Hispano Suiza

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Jay Leno checks out a 1923 Hispano Suiza
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There was a time when Spain had a car brand that could rival Rolls-Royce, and its name was Hispano Suiza.

Spain and Switzerland aren't known as automotive powerhouses, but citizens of those countries came together to create one of the greatest automakers of the prewar era: Hispano Suiza.

While the J12 is powered by a V-12 engine, this car makes do with an inline-6—set in a neatly arranged engine bay. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a 3-speed manual transmission, which was more desirable because it meant less shifting in that pre-automatic era.

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