Not Sold

Page Contents

Enquire Now

View All Images

One-off Coachwork by Köng Basel; Delivered new in Switzerland 1946 Delahaye 135MS Cabriolet

Switzerland • 30 Jun 2024

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This is a unique 1946 Delahaye 135MS Cabriolet, the only one bodied by Köng. It features a known ownership history, a four-speed semi-automatic Cotal gearbox, and has participated in prestigious events, including the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este. Recent restoration work totaling almost CHF30,000 has been carried out.

Condition

7

The car has been well maintained, as evidenced by its participation in prestigious events like the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este and exhibitions dedicated to Köng. Recent restoration work costing almost CHF30,000 further supports the assessment of its condition, including front seat restoration, tire replacement, brake overhaul, and waterproofing. The award for the Spirit of Conservation Prize at the Concours d'Elegance Suisse in June 2024 also indicates the high level of preservation.

/ 10

Automatic

Transmission:

800391

Chassis No:

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

[Reg Number]

Reg Number:

RHD/LHD:

LHD

• The unique Delahaye bodied by Köng • Known ownership history • Four-speed semi-automatic Cotal gearbox • 125bhp, 185km/h • Swiss registration document "Köng did not build many car bodies but the few he did make were always of restrained design and of high quality, built on expensive chassis from Bentley, Delahaye, Cadillac and others." – The Beaulieu Encyclopaedia of the Automobile.

Delahaye made an exploit in 1935 when it presented the first model of a new generation: the 135.

They improved on the formula the following year with the 3.6-litre 135M and 135MS, and the latter was soon making a name for itself in competitions, taking 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th places in the run-to-sportscar-regulations 1936 French Grand Prix and winning the 1937 Monte Carlo Rally and 1938 Le Mans 24-Hour Race.

The 135MS reappeared post-WW2 and lasted in production until 1951.

Delahaye had no in-house coachworks, so all its chassis were bodied by independents making the 135 a laboratory for the most elega...