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1948 Delahaye 135 M Drophead Cabriolet Coupe

On June 7th of 1948, the Delahaye factory delivered chassis 800998 to Figoni et Falaschi coachbuilders. There it was adorned with body number 1035, a four-place cabriolet in the El Glaoui style. El Glaoui was the Pasha of Marrakech and the owner of the first car in this series. Only nine examples of this styling exist today. All the cars in this series had a similar unifying design, but each had certain characteristics which separated them from each other. Body 1035 is the only car to feature chromed bucket headlamps. It also features a Lucite steering wheel and dash knobs, along with higher-profile rear fenders and chrome boomerang-like trim along the rear fenders. Une automobile tres Francaise!

This post-war Delahaye 135 Cabriolet continued the esthetic standard set in the 1930s by Figoni & Falaschi. Sweeping fenders and curved shapes abound, with wonderful interior woods and fabrics to compliment its 'French Vanilla' exterior.

The car was brought to the United States in the 1960s by the Marquis Bernard-Alexis Poisson de Menars of New York City, whose coat of arms now appears on the center hub of the steering wheel. It has recently completed its restoration and was shown at the 2006 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.

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1948 Delahaye 135 M Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Delahaye 135 M

(Data based on Model Year 1948 sales)
1948 Delahaye 135 M Cabriolet ' El Glaoui ' par Figoni & Falaschi
Chassis#: 800833
Sold for USD$372,878
  2022 Artcurial : Le Mans Classic
 
1948 Delahaye 135 M Coupé by Antem
Chassis#: 800990
Sold for USD$149,652
  2021 RM Sothebys : The Guikas Collection
 
1948 Delahaye 135 M Cabriolet 'Malmaison' by Pourtout
Chassis#: 800997
Sold for USD$156,159
  2021 RM Sothebys : The Guikas Collection
 
1948 Delahaye 135 M Sport Coupé by Hebmüller
Chassis#: 800870
Sold for USD$320,750
  2019 RM Sothebys : Villa Erba
 
1948 Delahaye 135 M Cabriolet par Letourneur et Marchand
Chassis#: 801182
Sold for USD$170,904
  2019 Artcurial : Retroobile
 
1948 Delahaye 135 Drophead Coupé
Chassis#: 800843
Sold for USD$212,020
  2018 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais
 
1948 Delahaye 135M Cabriolet
Chassis#: 800585
Sold for USD$214,432
  2017 Bonhams : The Padua Auction
 
1948 Delahaye 135 M cabriolet Faget-Varnet
Chassis#: 800745
Sold for USD$488,793
  2015 Rétromobile by Artcurial Motorcars
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1948 DELAHAYE 135 M CABRIOLET ANTEM
Sold for USD$406,176
  2013 Artcurial - Automobiles Sur Les Champs 5
 
1948 Delahaye 135 M Cabriolet Malmaison
Sold for USD$435,997
  2012 Artcurial Motorcars at Rétromobile
 
1948 Delahaye 135M Cabriolet by Pennock
Chassis#: 800692
Sold for USD$220,000
  2010 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Amelia Island
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1948 Delahaye 135M Cabriolet by Pennock
Sold for USD$220,000
  2010 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Amelia Island
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1948 Delahaye 135M Cabriolet
Sold for USD$230,000
  2007 Bonhams, An Important Sale of Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia
 
1948 Delahaye 135 M Drophead Coupe by Viotti of Turin
Sold for USD$204,396
  2006 Coys Auction - Legende et Passion
 
1948 DELAHAYE 135 M CABRIOLET
Sold for USD$99,000
  2001 Barrett-Jackson - Petersen Museum 2001
 

Delahaye 135 Ms That Failed To Sell At Auction

1948 Delahaye 135 M's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1948 Delahaye 135 M Coach Aérosport Letourneur & Marchand8007002020 Artcurial : Retromobile $150,000$200,000
1948 Delahaye Type 135M Three-Position Drophead Coupé8008432019 Bonhams : The Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale $240,000$280,000
1948 Delahaye Chaprons Dandy Grand Luxe 2018 Russo & Steele : Scottsdale   
1948 Delahaye 135M Cabriolet8009802011 Bonhams Automobilia, Motos de collection et Automobiles d'exception au Grand Palais  $225,000
1948 Delahaye 135M Cabriolet8006922004 Gooding & Company Pebble Beach Auction $250,000$325,000
1948 Delahaye 135M Cabriolet8014452003 Bonhams Sports, Competition & Collectors' Motor Cars $50,000$60,000

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1948 Delahaye 135 M

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1948 Delahaye 135 M vehicle information
Cabriolet
Coachwork: Faget-Varnet
Chassis #: 800745
1948 Delahaye 135 M vehicle information
Coupe
Coachwork: Henri Chapron
1948 Delahaye 135 M vehicle information
Cabriolet
Coachwork: Pennock
Chassis #: 800692
1948 Delahaye 135 M vehicle information
Drophead Cabriolet Coupe
Coachwork: Figoni & Falaschi
Chassis #: 801372
1948 Delahaye 135 M vehicle information
Drophead Cabriolet Coupe
Coachwork: Figoni & Falaschi
Chassis #: 800998
1948 Delahaye 135 M vehicle information
Cabriolet
Coachwork: Henri Chapron