he name “Xenia” evokes the exotic, the unique, and the
feminine. This incomparable work of automotive art lives
up to that expectation in full. The Xenia is in fact named
after the late wife of its initial owner and creator, Andre
Dubonnet. The Frenchman, who made a fortune making
fortified wines, was also an inventor and racing driver.
Dubonnet loved Hispano-Suiza automobiles and had many
custom vehicles built on their chassis. Dubonnet designed a
unique independent suspension system, which was fitted to the
Xenia. The coupe’s bodywork, built by Saoutchik, was designed
by Jean Andreau, whose experience in creating streamlined
aircraft is obvious.
The car’s panoramic windshield was well ahead of its time.
No production car would have one until GM brought them out
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