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Not Sold (Est: £188,483 - £272,253)
1938 DELAHAYE 135M CABRIOLET
France • 29 Jan 2026 • Lot 82
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1938 Delahaye 135M Cabriolet, bodied by Chapron, features a 3,557 CC inline 6-cylinder engine and a 4-speed Cotal pre-selector gearbox. Having undergone significant mechanical and cosmetic work, this Delahaye, originally owned by Georges Pinkensohn, presents an opportunity to acquire a captivating piece of French automotive history.

Condition
7
The car benefited from nearly €90,000 of mechanical and cosmetic work in 2011. The listing states that the car is in solid condition with slight wear visible, but does not mention any major cosmetic or mechanical issues.
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Transmission:
Automatic
Chassis No:
48728
Odometer:
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Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
RHD
DELAHAYE 135M CABRIOLET 1938
CARROSSERIE PAR CHAPRON
CHÂSSIS N° 48728
Certificat d'immatriculation français
À RETENIR
Association parfaite des performances issues de la compétition et d’une élégante carrosserie signée Chapron
Près de 90 000 € de travaux mécaniques et esthétiques réalisés en 2011
Magnifique exemplaire de l’une des plus grandes automobiles françaises
CARACTÉRISTIQUES TECHNIQUES
Moteur 6 cylindres en ligne de 3 557 cm³, arbre à cames en tête
110 ch à 3 850 tr/min
Boîte de vitesses Cotal à 4 rapports et présélecteur
Dévoilée au public en 1935, la Delahaye 135 constituait un tournant audacieux pour ce vénérable constructeur français.
La société se tournait alors vers davantage de sportivité avec ce nouveau modèle, un véritable pur-sang élégant, issu de la compétition, et qui venait couronner sa gamme.
La 135 s’est imposée aussi bien sur route que sur circuit, remportant des victoires nettes aux 24 Heures du Mans et au Rallye de Monte-Carlo.
Dans sa version rout...
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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