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Not Sold (Est: £168,212 - £205,593)
1937 Delahaye 135 MS Cabriolet
United States • 13 Aug 2026 • Lot 41
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1937 Delahaye 135 MS Cabriolet features original Henri Chapron coachwork and has undergone restoration and engine refurbishment by specialists. It boasts a documented history, including ownership by noted collectors, making it a highly desirable example of French pre-war design.
Condition
9
The car is described as having original coachwork, restored by a specialist, with subsequent engine refurbishment and careful maintenance. It's noted as an 'outstanding example' and has a documented history, suggesting it is in near-perfect condition with only minor signs of use.
/ 10
Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
47533
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
3,557 CC OHV Inline 6-Cylinder Engine Three Solex Carburetors 135bhp at 3,500rpm 4-Speed Electro-Mechanical Gearbox 4-Wheel Mechanically Actuated Bendix Drum Brakes Front Independent Suspension with Transverse Leaf Spring Rear Live Axle with Quarter-Elliptical Leaf Springs * Original Henri Chapron Cabriolet Décapotable coachwork, with certification by Noëlle Chapron, daughter of Henri Chapron * Restored in France by Delahaye specialist Jean-Luc Bonnefoy, with subsequent engine refurbishment * Formerly part of the renowned Roger Tanguy Delahaye collection * Documented history from new, including French and American ownership THE DELAHAYE 135 MS Introduced in the mid-1930s, the Delahaye 135 quickly became one of France's most celebrated grand touring automobiles, combining refined engineering with elegant coachwork from the country's leading carrosseries, including Figoni & Falaschi, Saoutchik, and of course, Chapron.
The ultimate 135 MS specification (Modifiée Spéciale) featured a 3.6-...
Points of note
£36,150
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£234,680
Median Price (Since 2020)
£1,063,060
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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