£51,750
Originally the property of Margaret Lockwood,1938 Delage D6-70 Tourer Registration no. MG 6260 Chassis no. 51558 Engine no. 359
Bonhams • UK • 8 Sept 2012
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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£51,750
Originally the property of Margaret Lockwood,1938 Delage D6-70 Tourer Registration no. MG 6260 Chassis no. 51558 Engine no. 359
UK • 8 Sept 2012
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a 1938 Delage D6-70 Tourer, originally owned by actress Margaret Lockwood, and features coachwork by Coachcraft. Restoration was started in the 90s, but is not yet complete. It includes sundry restoration invoices, current MoT/tax, and a Swansea V5 registration document.
Condition
5
The car is listed as an unfinished project with restoration work partially completed. While significant work has been done, the interior trim, hood, and minor details are still outstanding. This suggests it's not in pristine or excellent condition, but with the existing restoration, it's likely above average.
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488 miles (via 2012 MOT)
51558
RHD
United Kingdom
Automatic
MG 6260
1938
Auction
£51,750
Originally the property of Margaret Lockwood,1938 Delage D6-70 Tourer Registration no. MG 6260 Chassis no. 51558 Engine no. 359
Bonhams • UK • 8 Sept 2012
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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Description
'Delage have to their credit many world's records, including a world's championship, and more awards at the principal Concours d'Elegance than any other car in the world...
To these achievements Delage have added a third and greater.
They have made the highest known degree of luxury and performance available at the price the average motorist can pay.' Delage's publicity had every right to sing the praises of what, arguably, was the finest French car of its day.
Founded in 1905 by Louis Delage, the company commenced production with a single-cylinder De Dion-engined runabout and within a few years was offering multi-cylinder designs.
The publicity value of racing was recognised right from the start, a single-cylinder Delage winning the Coupe Des Voiturettes as early as 1908 and Louis himself taking the 1911 Coupe de l'Auto in a 3.0-litre four-cylinder.
Victories at the Grand Prix du Mans and the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race were achieved prior to WWI, the company going on to become a ...
Price Analysis vs Other D6 70s
£15,227
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£48,710
Median Price (Since 2020)
£82,192
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 30th Aug 2013
Latest MOT mileage:
488 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 31st Aug 2012, 488 miles
Passed
On 12th Aug 2010, 423 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Passed
On 23rd Aug 2008, 272 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
User Entered:
- BRAKE BALANCE NEAR TO LIMIT OF 25%
Passed
On 27th Apr 2007, 207 miles
MOT Mileage Trend
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