2024 |
Amelia Island Auctions1948 Delahaye Type 135 MS Cabriolet
Selections From The Mullin Collection
Coachwork by Chapron
SOLD $390,000
Estimate
$200,000 - $300,000| Without Reserve
Chassis
800727
Engine
800727
Car Highlights
Beautifully Preserved, Stunningly Proportioned, Largely Unrestored Example
Desirable Three-Carburetor, 130 BHP MS Specification
Derived from Monte Carlo- and Le Mans-Winning 135 Race Cars
Part of The Mullin Collection Since 2000
Offered with Fascinating File of Early Correspondence
Technical Specs
3,557 CC OHV Inline 6-Cylinder Engine
Three Solex 40PAI Downdraft Carburetors
130 BHP at 4,000 RPM
4-Speed Cotal Pre-Selector Gearbox
4-Wheel Cable-Operated Drum Brakes
Front Independent Suspension with Transverse Leaf Spring
Rear Live Axle with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs
Saleroom Addendum
Please note that according to a noted marque authority, this Delahaye 135 MS Cabriolet is one of a series of just nine examples built to the highly desirable "Vedette" specification, which included a cockpit designed primarily for two, refined grille design, and other sporting details. It is believed to be one of as few as four in existence and, of those, the sole unrestored example remaining.
