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1947 Delahaye Type 135 M Navigation
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.
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 | ![]() ![]() |
1947 Delahaye 135 M Roadster by Guilloré Chassis#: 800544 Sold for USD$555,000 2025 RM Sothebys : The Arizona Auction | ![]() ![]() |
1947 Delahaye 135 M Cabriolet by Chapron Chassis#: 800479 Sold for USD$210,000 2022 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale | ![]() ![]() |
1947 Delahaye 135 M Cabriolet by Chapron Chassis#: 800538 Sold for USD$357,000 2022 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island | ![]() ![]() |
1947 Delahaye 135M Chapron 3-Position Drophead Chassis#: 801677 Sold for USD$49,500 2019 Mecum : Monterey | ![]() ![]() |
1947 Delahaye 135 M Cabriolet by Chapron Chassis#: 800538 Sold for USD$434,000 2019 RM Sothebys : Monterey | ![]() ![]() |
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 | ![]() ![]() |
1947 DELAHAYE 135 M CABRIOLET Chassis#: 800788 Sold for USD$495,000 2014 Barrett-Jackson's 43RD Annual Scottsdale Auction | ![]() |
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 | ![]() ![]() |
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 | ![]() ![]() |
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.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1947 Delahaye 135 M Guillore Roadster | 800544 | 2024 Broad Arrow Auctions : Amelia | $650,000 | $850,000 | |
1947 Delahaye 135M Roadster | 800544 | 2023 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris | $700,000 | $900,000 | |
1947 Delahaye 135 M Cabriolet | 800285 | 2023 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris | $170,000 | $220,000 | |
1947 DELAHAYE 135M CONVERTIBLE | 800479 | 2021 Bonhams : Amelia Island Auction | $300,000 | $350,000 | |
1947 Delahaye 135M Guillore Cabriolet | 2020 Mecum Auctions : Kissimmee | ||||
1947 Delahaye Type 135M Cabriolet | 800939 | 2019 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival | $220,000 | $280,000 | |
1947 Delahaye 135M Guillore Cabriolet | 800388 | 2019 Mecum : Monterey | $1,100,000 | $1,500,000 | $2,000,000 |
1947 Delahaye Type 135M Cabriolet | 800939 | 2019 Bonhams : Goodwood Members Meeting | $220,000 | $280,000 | |
1947 Delahaye 135 M | 800516 | 2015 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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