£52,694
1946 Delage D6 3L Olympic cabriolet par Dens
Artcurial • France • 4 Feb 2023
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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£52,694
1946 Delage D6 3L Olympic cabriolet par Dens
France • 4 Feb 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1946 Delage D6 3L Olympic cabriolet, with coachwork by L&A Dens Frères, features a rare chassis with triple carburetors and an original engine. While it had an older restoration and maintenance work performed, a general overhaul is now required, making it a candidate for a collector who appreciates unique designs and is willing to invest in bringing it back to its prime.
Condition
5
The car description mentions an older restoration from 2006 and maintenance work done between 2006 and 2018. It also notes that a general overhaul is needed before driving. There's a reference to some reconditioning work that was done in 1985. The listing also highlights the rare and successful bodywork.
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880010
France
1946
Auction
£52,694
1946 Delage D6 3L Olympic cabriolet par Dens
Artcurial • France • 4 Feb 2023
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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Description
1946 Delage D6 3L Olympic cabriolet par Dens No reserve Alain Ragault, la passion des Facel Carte grise française Châssis n° 880010 Moteur n° 880010 - Châssis Olympic à 3 carburateurs - Superbe dessin, trois exemplaires connus - Moteur d'origine - Sans réserve Homologuée par les Mines le 11 avril 1939, la Delage D6 3L est proposée en deux empattements, 3.15 et 3.30 m, tandis que la version Olympic repose sur le châssis le plus court et dispose d'un moteur plus puissant grâce au montage de 3 carburateurs.
La D6 3L est maintenue au catalogue au lendemain de la Seconde Guerre mondiale, et le modèle proposé est l'un d'eux.
Ce châssis Olympic est sorti d'usine fin 1947 pour être confié au carrossier L&A Dens Frères, à Anvers et y recevoir une élégante carrosserie cabriolet 4 places sous capote dont trois exemplaires auraient été réalisés.
Preuve que la ligne ponton n'a pas encore convaincu tous les carrossiers à la fin des années 40, c'est la fluidité de sa ligne, notamment pour la parti...
Price Analysis vs Other D6 3Ls
£16,054
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£34,917
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£187,919
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