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1947 Delahaye Type 135 M Coupe

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Delahaye emerged from WWII with enthusiasm to return to the brilliant designs and elegantly sculpted works of art of the 1920s and 1930s. The Model 135 was designed by young engineer Jean Francois, and produced from 1935 until 1954 in many different body styles. The 135 signified Delahaye's decision to build sportier cars.

The 135 features independent, leaf-sprung front suspension, a live rear axle, and cable-operated Bendix brakes. 17-inch spoked wheels were also standard. Transmission is a four-speed Cotal pre-selector. The low-slung chassis of the 135 was an excellent candidate for coachbuilders to create elegant masterpieces.

The Delahaye 135 was, without doubt, the most prestigious of all the celebrated French car models. Offering no revolutionary technical innovations, the 135 owed its success and its justified reputation to the great durability of its components. Because it was so sturdily made, the 135 proved itself superior more for endurance than for pure speed during its 15 years in European racing. A 135 won the LeMans 24 Hours in 1938, averaging over 82 mph with the team of Chaboud and Tremoulet at the wheel.

This is a one-off coupe by Henri Chapron on a 1947 Delahaye 135M competition chassis. The car is equipped with triple carburetors, heavy-duty suspension and wheels, and a Cotal four-speed electronic transmission. The 3.2-liter overhead valve straight-six with three Solex carburetors produces 115 horsepower; it was derived from one of Delahaye's truck engines. Henri Chapron's widow supplied the current owner with the factory build sheets for this example to assist in restoration to exact factory specifications.

2025 Mecum : Indy

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $275,000-USD $325,000 
Sale Price :
USD $209,000

1947 Delahaye Type 135 M Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Delahaye Type 135 M

(Data based on Model Year 1947 sales)
1947 Delahaye 135M Henri Chapron Coupe
Chassis#: 800605
Sold for USD$209,000
  2025 Mecum : Indy
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1947 Delahaye 135 M Roadster by Guilloré
Chassis#: 800544
Sold for USD$555,000
  2025 RM Sothebys : The Arizona Auction
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1947 Delahaye 135 M Cabriolet by Chapron
Chassis#: 800479
Sold for USD$210,000
  2022 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale
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1947 Delahaye 135 M Cabriolet by Chapron
Chassis#: 800538
Sold for USD$357,000
  2022 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island
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1947 Delahaye 135M Chapron 3-Position Drophead
Chassis#: 801677
Sold for USD$49,500
  2019 Mecum : Monterey
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1947 Delahaye 135 M Cabriolet by Chapron
Chassis#: 800538
Sold for USD$434,000
  2019 RM Sothebys : Monterey
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1947 Delahaye 135M Cabriolet
Chassis#: 800657
Sold for USD$357,500
  2019 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale, Arizona
 
1947 Delahaye 135M Cabriolet
Chassis#: 801339
Sold for USD$216,000
  2017 Coys : Classic Days at Schloss Dyck
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1947 DELAHAYE 135 M CABRIOLET
Chassis#: 800788
Sold for USD$495,000
  2014 Barrett-Jackson's 43RD Annual Scottsdale Auction
1947 Delahaye Type 135 M image  
1947 Delahaye Type 135M Cabriolet
Chassis#: 800939
Sold for USD$157,207
  2012 Aalholm Automobile Collection
 
1947 Delahaye 135M Three-Position Drophead Coupé
Chassis#: 800954
Sold for USD$474,500
  2012 Bonhams - The Scottsdale Sale, Az
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1947 Delahaye 135M Coupé
Chassis#: 801097
Sold for USD$10,555
  2009 Bonhams - Beaulieu Autojumble, National Motor Museum
 
1947 Delahaye 135 M
Sold for USD$194,000
  2006 Bonhams & Butterfields at The Quail Lodge, Resort & Golf Club
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1947 DELAHAYE 135 M CABRIOLET
Sold for USD$105,600
  2001 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale 2001
 

Delahaye Type 135 Ms That Failed To Sell At Auction

1947 Delahaye Type 135 M's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1947 Delahaye 135 M Guillore Roadster8005442024 Broad Arrow Auctions : Amelia $650,000$850,000
1947 Delahaye 135M Roadster8005442023 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris $700,000$900,000
1947 Delahaye 135 M Cabriolet8002852023 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris $170,000$220,000
1947 DELAHAYE 135M CONVERTIBLE8004792021 Bonhams : Amelia Island Auction $300,000$350,000
1947 Delahaye 135M Guillore Cabriolet 2020 Mecum Auctions : Kissimmee   
1947 Delahaye Type 135M Cabriolet8009392019 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival $220,000$280,000
1947 Delahaye 135M Guillore Cabriolet8003882019 Mecum : Monterey$1,100,000$1,500,000$2,000,000
1947 Delahaye Type 135M Cabriolet8009392019 Bonhams : Goodwood Members Meeting $220,000$280,000
1947 Delahaye 135 M8005162015 Rick Cole Monterey   
1947 Delahaye 135 M 2007 Bonhams, An Important Sale of Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia $450,000$500,000

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1947 Delahaye Type 135 M

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1947 Delahaye Type 135 M vehicle information
Roadster
Coachwork: Guillore
Chassis #: 800544
Engine #: 800544
1947 Delahaye Type 135 M vehicle information
Cabriolet
Coachwork: Henri Chapron
Chassis #: 800479
Engine #: 800792
1947 Delahaye Type 135 M vehicle information
Cabriolet
Coachwork: Henri Chapron
Chassis #: 800538
1947 Delahaye Type 135 M vehicle information
Cabriolet
Coachwork: Henri Chapron
Chassis #: 801677
1947 Delahaye Type 135 M vehicle information
Convertible
Coachwork: Pennock
1947 Delahaye Type 135 M vehicle information
Narval Roadster
Coachwork: Figoni & Falaschi
Chassis #: 800516
1947 Delahaye Type 135 M vehicle information
Cabriolet
Coachwork: Guillore
Chassis #: 800788
1947 Delahaye Type 135 M vehicle information
Three-Position Drophead Coupé
Coachwork: Figoni & Falaschi
Chassis #: 800954
Engine #: 95200
1947 Delahaye Type 135 M vehicle information
Cabriolet
Coachwork: Guillore
Chassis #: 801339
1947 Delahaye Type 135 M vehicle information
Coupe
Coachwork: Henri Chapron
Chassis #: 800605
1947 Delahaye Type 135 M vehicle information
Narval Roadster
Coachwork: Figoni & Falaschi

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