1940 DELAHAYE 135 MS
Roadster Grand Luxe - HENRI CHAPRON

- Without reserve
- Chassis N° 60233
- 1940 New York World's Fair car
- Ex-Richard Hall
- Chapron certificate
- Extremely rare bodywork
- Collector's registration


On July 25, 1939, the Delahaye automobile company delivered chassis 135, No.

60233, to the Chapron workshops.

As indicated on the Chapron sheet, it was intended to be bodied as a Grand Luxe Roadster for the Paris Motor Show.

But because of the war, it was finally sent across the Atlantic for the New York World's Fair.

Gazelle Beige and Pirate Red were selected, with red upholstery and hood.

A configuration it still wears today.
The car is built during the winter of [Phone Number].

On February 28, 1940, it was delivered to Automobiles Delahaye, and an invoice for 44,445 francs was drawn up.


In March 1940, chassis N° 60233 left France (it would not return until 65 years later).

On May 11, 1940, the New York World's Fair opened its doors and ran until Octobe...