Chassis n° 46137

In the first coaches made by Chapron

Old restoration - Coupe des Alpes 18hp 3 carburetor 3,2l engine

French registration





In the middle of the 1930's, any car that wanted to be fashionable had to be aerodynamic and each manufacturer had his own vision.

Delahaye is a mythical name in French car history, because unlike the many popular manufacturers that flourished at that time, it specialized in luxury cars on the one hand, and in heavy commercial vehicles on the other.

At the time, we can already speak of prestige vehicles, because Delahaye's strength is to offer vehicles that are as luxurious as they are efficient.

The company managed to capture the market of Bugatti, Rolls Royce and Delage, notably thanks to the purchase of the sports car manufacturer in 1935.

The strategy was a bold one, rather than adapting to the high demand for popular cars in these times of crisis, Delahaye preferred to specialise in prestigious vehicles then reserved for the elite.
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