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£277,137 (Est: £280,354 - £355,115)
1946 Delahaye 135 M Roadster by Abbott
United States • 14 Aug 2026 • Lot 133
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a unique, British-bodied Delahaye 135 M Roadster with significant provenance, including a royal commission and multiple Pebble Beach appearances. It features its original matching-numbers 3.5L engine and has been maintained in a prominent Southern California collection for over half a century, making it highly eligible for prestigious automotive events.
Condition
9
The car is described as a one-off Delahaye with a rich history, including Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance appearances and provenance linking it to a Maharaja. It retains its original matching-numbers engine and has been featured in prominent publications. The description emphasizes its eligibility for concours and touring events, suggesting excellent preservation and condition.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
[Chassis No]
Odometer:
2,451 miles
Reg Number:
LYX 679
RHD/LHD:
LHD
A British-tailored, sporting one-off Delahaye 135 M Roadster bodied by E.D.
Abbott Ltd..
Displayed at the 1982 and 2003 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.
Believed to have been commissioned new by the Maharaja of Indore, Yashwant Rao Holkar II.
Retains its original, matching-numbers 3.5-liter six-cylinder engine, equipped with its potent triple-carburetor configuration producing 115 horsepower.
Prominently featured in Delahaye : La Belle Carrosserie by renowned historian Jean-Paul Tissot.
A California car since the 1960s; cherished by its late previous custodian for over half a century and part of a prominent Southern California collection since 2024.
Highly eligible for further world-class concours and touring events.
Points of note
£29,639
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£156,700
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£1,646,670
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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