1947 Delahaye 135 MS at the Bonhams & Butterfields at The Quail Lodge, Resort & Golf Club

Bonhams & Butterfields at The Quail Lodge, Resort & Golf Club

1920-1935

1936-1950

1951-1970

1971-1990

1936-1950 Vehicles

1936 Buick Series 80 Roadmaster

1936 Elgin Piston Pin

1937 Bugatti Type 57

1938 Austin Seven Special

1938 Delahaye Type 135

1938 Talbot-Lago T150C

1946 Reichenbach KB Special Midget

1947 Cisitalia 202 Spider Nuvolari

1947 Delahaye 135 M

1947 Delahaye 135 MS

1949 Talbot-Lago T-26 Record

1949 Talbot-Lago T26 Grand Sport

1950 Talbot-Lago T26 Grand Sport

Information on the 1947 Delahaye 135 MS

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This 1947 Delahaye 135 MS Cabriolet with coachwork by Letourneur & Marchand is a one-off roadster creation. Delahaye offered two models, a Type 135M and a 135 MS, meaning Modifiee Speciale. The 135M was equipped with a single Solex carburetor while the 1935 MS had a triple carburetor and could reach speeds of 100 mph. An optional Cotal gearbox was offered at the time, and proved to be a popular choice for many buyers. The four-speed manual gearbox was standard. Also standard on the MS were the Rudge center lock wheels.

These elegant vehicles were sporty and beautiful. They were typically purchased by the social elite, as their high price tag limited the pool of buyers to only a few. As such, a total of 1155 examples of both models were created between 1946 and 1952.
This example is fitted with the Cotal gearbox. The car has been treated to a complete restoration, including a rebuilt of the engine. The chrome-work, electrics, and suspension are also new. The cost of the restoration was over $125,000.

This car was offered for sale at the 2006 Bonhams & Butterfields auction held at the Quail Lodge in Carmel, California where it was estimated to sell between $250,000 - $350,000. The price tag on these type of vehicles vary, but most of the time they are near the million dollar range. It is not uncommon to see the dollar figure exceed that as well. This car was an excellent opportunity to purchase a Delahaye, for a cost that was, in all respects, reasonable. Bidding exceeded the estimated value, with a new owner purchasing the car for a sum of $375,500.

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