£43,700
1913 Delage 2.3-Litre AI Skiff
Bonhams • UK • 7 Sept 2013
Market Position:
Rare Sale
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£43,700
1913 Delage 2.3-Litre AI Skiff
UK • 7 Sept 2013
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1913 Delage 2.3-Litre AI Skiff is a well-maintained Edwardian classic, boasting a delightful skiff-style body and a recently rebuilt engine. Having been enjoyed for summer trips and maintained by enthusiastic owners, its usability and charming character make it a standout example of early motoring.
Condition
7
While the car is reported to be in impeccable running condition and mechanically superb, with a recently rebuilt engine and consistent maintenance, its age and the description of 'period touches' and the need to augment the braking system suggest that while well-maintained, it is not in perfect or near-perfect condition. The skiff bodywork, though pretty, is delicate and likely shows some wear consistent with its age. Therefore, a rating of 'Very Good' seems appropriate.
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10,000 miles
4791
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
8656 PE
1913
Auction
£43,700
1913 Delage 2.3-Litre AI Skiff
Bonhams • UK • 7 Sept 2013
Market Position:
Rare Sale
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Description
'Louis Delage created an important part of the tradition and heritage of the automotive golden age in France.
Delage cars have all that is meant by 'La belle voiture français', together with Bugattis, Hispano-Suiza and, later, Talbot-Lago, which inspired France's coachbuilders to produce moving works of art.' William Stobbs, Les Grandes Routières - France's Classic Grand Tourers .
Founded in 1905 by Louis Delage in collaboration with Augustin Legros, a fellow engineer-graduate of an Arts et Métiers college, Automobiles Delage 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-litre four-cylinder.
Victories at the Grand Prix du Mans and the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race were achieved prior to WWI, the company goi...
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 21st Sept 2012
Latest MOT mileage:
4,622 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 2nd Sept 2011, 4,622 miles
Passed
On 22nd Sept 2010, 43,110 miles
Passed
On 22nd Sept 2009, 3,751 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Passed
On 17th Mar 2009, 3,411 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
MOT Mileage Trend
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Auction House Headquarters
Bonhams
101 New Bond Street, London, Greater London, W1S 1SR, England
Operating from London, Bonhams is a physical auction house handling classic, historic competition, and collector cars. They conduct live auctions globally, offering vehicle consignment, appraisal, and valuation services.
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