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£897.3k

1947 Delage D6 3 litres compétition Grand Prix/Sport biplace

Bonhams • France • 6 Feb 2014

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World Record

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£897,325

1947 Delage D6 3 litres compétition Grand Prix/Sport biplace

France • 6 Feb 2014

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1947 Delage D6 is a well-documented, ex-factory race car with a history of competition in major Grand Prix and endurance events. Driven by legends like Philippe Étancelin and Maurice Trintignant, its exceptional original condition and continuous provenance make it a unique and highly desirable piece of French motor racing history.

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Condition 

8

The car is described as being in an exceptional original condition, the only surviving example still with its period bodywork, and with a known history in competition and collection since its origination. It has important successes in Grand Prix and endurance racing from 1947-1951, and was driven by famous drivers. All these data indicates a well-preserved and maintained vehicle.

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880003

1947

Auction

RHD

France

£897.3k

1947 Delage D6 3 litres compétition Grand Prix/Sport biplace

Bonhams • France • 6 Feb 2014

Market Position:

World Record

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Description

Châssis n° 880003 Nous sommes absolument ravis d'offrir une voiture de compétition française classique, dans un état magnifique, issue de cette période si romantique de la résurrection du sport automobile au lendemain du grand traumatisme causé par la seconde guerre en Europe.

Dans un climat de reconstruction marqué par les rigoureuses pénuries de l'après-guerre – dans laquelle la récession privait de tout ce qui est considéré aujourd'hui comme indispensable à la vie quotidienne – un noyau dur de passionnés de sport automobile cherchait la joie et la gaité libératrice et l'occasion tant attendue de reprendre la compétition automobile.

Au cours de cette époque, la grande confrérie du sport automobile, en France, en Belgique, en Italie et au Royaume-Uni, se retrouvait pour mettre en pratique toutes les vieilles recettes, et quelques-unes fraîchement improvisées, pour naviguer entre les restrictions, les pénuries et les tracasseries administratives de l'après-guerre, pour gagner une exi...

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£71,503

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£436,456

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