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£215,922 (Est: £186,903 - £242,973)
1946 Delahaye 135 M Cabriolet by Graber
United States • 14 Aug 2026 • Lot 229
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This extremely rare 1948 Delahaye 135 M cabriolet by Hermann Graber, one of only two known, presents in outstanding condition following a comprehensive restoration and recent high-quality refinishing.
Its significant provenance, including long-term Swiss ownership, Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance participation, and Mille Miglia eligibility, makes it a highly desirable collector's item.
Condition
9
The car has undergone a superb restoration by Vantage Motorworks in the late 1990s and a high-quality refinishing in 2021. It has been held in long-term Swiss ownership and comes with a provenance report from the Club Delahaye president. Its participation in the 2022 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in a dedicated Graber class and eligibility for the Mille Miglia Storica further attest to its outstanding condition. Minor signs of use are expected after such events but it is presented as near-perfect.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
800320
Odometer:
5,935 miles
Reg Number:
YAS 493
RHD/LHD:
LHD
One of only two known Delahaye 135 M cabriolets bodied by Swiss coachbuilder Hermann Graber.
Shown at the 2022 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in the dedicated Graber class.
'M' Modifié specification, with a triple-Solex 3.5-liter inline-six rated at 110 horsepower.
Benefits from a superb restoration by Vantage Motorworks in the late 1990s and high-quality refinishing in 2021.
Held in long-term Swiss ownership from 1946 to 1995.
Accompanied by a 2024 provenance report from Club Delahaye president Jean-Paul Tissot, documenting single ownership from 1946 until 1995.
Eligible for the Mille Miglia Storica.
Points of note
£29,639
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£156,700
Median Price (Since 2020)
£1,646,670
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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