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This handsome cabriolet was bodied by the French firm, Figoni & Falaschi. Built on a long chassis, this car was delivered with leather furnishings by Hermes of Paris. It is the only time that the noted firm has ever outfitted an automobile. The car was restored for the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in 2006 using the original Hermes patterns from 1938.
This car was originally destined to be the 1939 Paris Auto Show display car and had a custom interior made by Hermes. Owing to the impending war, the Paris Show was canceled, and the first owner was Mrs. Chandler. The car was exhibited at various prewar Concours d'Elegance. It was owned and raced postwar by French racing driver Marcel Contet. From 1960 to 2002, it was owned by the president of the Delahaye Club, Philippe Looten. It was fully restored in 2006, including a new custom interior and luggage by Hermes, recreating their original work from 1938.
The elegance is made even more elaborate by the use of chrome throughout the vehicle.
This is an excellent example of the work of the Giuseppe Figoni, an artist in metalwork. Much of his work centered around aerodynamics and creating the allusion of motion even at a stand-still. In 1935 Figoni acquired a partner, businessman Ovidio Flaschi, who also hailed from Italy, creating Figoni & Falaschi. This partnership created some of the most memorable designs of the 1930s through 1950s.By Daniel Vaughan | Mar 2009
This car was originally destined to be the 1939 Paris Auto Show display car and had a custom interior made by Hermes. Owing to the impending war, the Paris Show was canceled, and the first owner was Mrs. Chandler. The car was exhibited at various prewar Concours d'Elegance. It was owned and raced postwar by French racing driver Marcel Contet. From 1960 to 2002, it was owned by the president of the Delahaye Club, Philippe Looten. It was fully restored in 2006, including a new custom interior and luggage by Hermes, recreating their original work from 1938.
The elegance is made even more elaborate by the use of chrome throughout the vehicle.
This is an excellent example of the work of the Giuseppe Figoni, an artist in metalwork. Much of his work centered around aerodynamics and creating the allusion of motion even at a stand-still. In 1935 Figoni acquired a partner, businessman Ovidio Flaschi, who also hailed from Italy, creating Figoni & Falaschi. This partnership created some of the most memorable designs of the 1930s through 1950s.By Daniel Vaughan | Mar 2009
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1938 Delahaye Type 135 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Delahaye Type 135
(Data based on Model Year 1938 sales)
1938 Delahaye 135 M Cabriolet by Chapron Chassis#: 49304 Sold for USD$207,200 2024 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
1938 Delahaye 135M Torpédo Roadster Chassis#: 49169 Sold for USD$2,095,000 2024 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | |
1938 Delahaye 135 MS Figoni et Falaschi Coupe Chassis#: 60112 Sold for USD$1,325,000 2024 Broad Arrow Auctions : Amelia | |
1938 Delahaye 135 MS Coach par Guilloré Chassis#: 49373 Sold for USD$43,502 2022 Artcurial : Le Mans Classic | |
1938 Delahaye 135 M Three-position Drophead Coupé Chassis#: 48721 Sold for USD$258,594 2020 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais | |
1938 Delahaye 135 MS Cabriolet Conversion Chassis#: 60221 Sold for USD$270,603 2017 RM Sothebys : London | |
1937 DELAHAYE 135 CABRIOLET Coachwork by Henri Chapron Chassis#: 48482 Sold for USD$434,500 2016 Bonhams : The Amelia Island Auction | |
1938 Delahaye 135 MS Coupe by Figoni et Falaschi Chassis#: 60112 Sold for USD$990,000 2015 RM Sotheby's : Amelia Island | |
1938 Delahaye 135 M cabriolet Chassis#: 6S103 Sold for USD$166,992 2015 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais | |
1937 DELAHAYE 135 MS CHAPRON WITH FIGONI BUMPERS Chassis#: 48482 Sold for USD$385,000 2015 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale | |
1938 Delahaye 135 MS Coupe by Figoni et Falaschi Chassis#: 60112 Sold for USD$1,540,000 2013 RM Auctions - Arizona | |
1939 Delahaye 135 MS Grand Sport Roadster by Figoni et Falaschi Chassis#: 60158 Sold for USD$1,118,313 2011 RM Auctions - Villa d'Este | |
1938 Delahaye 135MS Sports Cabriolet Chassis#: 60123 Sold for USD$852,500 2010 RM Auctions - Sports & Classics of Monterey | |
1938 Delahaye 135 MS Competition Cabriolet Chassis#: 49197 Sold for USD$2,383,002 2010 RM Auctions - Sporting Classics of Monaco | |
1939 Delahaye Type 135 MS Chassis#: 60158 Sold for USD$1,347,500 2007 Vintage Motor Cars at Amelia Island | |
1938 Delahaye Type 135 Paris Salon Cabriolet Sold for USD$1,712,000 2006 Bonhams & Butterfields at The Quail Lodge, Resort & Golf Club | |
1939 Delahaye Type 135 MS Chassis#: 60158 Sold for USD$1,100,000 2006 Gooding & Company Pebble Beach Auction |
Delahaye Type 135s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1938 Delahaye Type 135's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1938 Delahaye 135 M Coupé Sport Chapron | 60127 | 2017 Artcurial : Retromobile | $400,000 | $600,000 | |
1938 Delahaye 135 MS Coupé by Figoni et Falaschi | 60112 | 2011 RM Auctions Villa d'Este | $830,000 | $900,000 | $1,100,000 |
1938 Delahaye 135 M cabriolet | 6S103 | 2010 Bonhams Automobiles d'Exception á Rétromobile | $120,000 | $160,000 |
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