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1930 Delage DR70 Navigation
After moving to Paris, Louis Delage soon established himself as a consulting engineer. He worked for a while at Peugeot before founding Delage & Cie. at Levallois, a northwestern suburb of Paris. Two prototype Delage automobiles were built and both had single-cylinder deDion engines. By 1912, the company produced its first six-cylinder car, with a 2.5-liter engine designed by engineer Arthur-Leon Michelat and built in-house.
Maurice Gaultier became chief engineer at Delage in 1925. He was a graduate of Ecole des Arts et Metier at Lille and would have a profound influence on everything that left the works thereafter.
The Model DR, the first all-new design from Gaultier, was introduced in 1927. Power was from an L-head six-cylinder engine with a Ricardo-type cylinder head. Two displacement sizes were available, consisting of 2177cc and 2516cc. The DR would become the company's second-best seller of all time.
This particular DR70 was imported new to Australia as a chassis in 1930. The first owner was Claude Vanderkelen of Toorak, brother of the then-consul from Belgium. The car was given coachwork by James Flood Pty., Ltd. of Melbourne, clothed in aluminum, and given an open touring body configuration. The car retains its original body.
The car was used by Mr. Vanderkelen until 1938. After passing through two other Australian owners, the vehicle was acquired in the 1960s by Ian de Beuzeville, who used it daily for a few years before undertaking a complete restoration. After the work was completed, it competed in numerous events.
Around 2004, the car was imported to the United Kingdom. In 2007, it joined a Spanish collection. In 2012, the car was brought to the Amelia Island, Florida auction presented by RM Auctions. It was estimated to sell for $100,000 - $150,000. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for $82,500.
The car is powered by an L-head, six-cylinder 2517cc engine offering 45 horsepower. There is a four-speed manual transmission and four-wheel mechanical drum brakes.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2012
Maurice Gaultier became chief engineer at Delage in 1925. He was a graduate of Ecole des Arts et Metier at Lille and would have a profound influence on everything that left the works thereafter.
The Model DR, the first all-new design from Gaultier, was introduced in 1927. Power was from an L-head six-cylinder engine with a Ricardo-type cylinder head. Two displacement sizes were available, consisting of 2177cc and 2516cc. The DR would become the company's second-best seller of all time.
This particular DR70 was imported new to Australia as a chassis in 1930. The first owner was Claude Vanderkelen of Toorak, brother of the then-consul from Belgium. The car was given coachwork by James Flood Pty., Ltd. of Melbourne, clothed in aluminum, and given an open touring body configuration. The car retains its original body.
The car was used by Mr. Vanderkelen until 1938. After passing through two other Australian owners, the vehicle was acquired in the 1960s by Ian de Beuzeville, who used it daily for a few years before undertaking a complete restoration. After the work was completed, it competed in numerous events.
Around 2004, the car was imported to the United Kingdom. In 2007, it joined a Spanish collection. In 2012, the car was brought to the Amelia Island, Florida auction presented by RM Auctions. It was estimated to sell for $100,000 - $150,000. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for $82,500.
The car is powered by an L-head, six-cylinder 2517cc engine offering 45 horsepower. There is a four-speed manual transmission and four-wheel mechanical drum brakes.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2012
2017 RM Sothebys : Hershey
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $90,000-USD $110,000
Sale Price :
USD $101,750
2013 Bonhams - Quail Lodge Auction
Sale Price :
USD $88,000
2013 Worldwide - The Houston Classic
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $110,000-USD $130,000
Lot was not sold
2012 Worldwide - The Auburn Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $110,000-USD $130,000
Lot was not sold
2012 RM Auctions at Amelia Island, Fla
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $100,000-USD $150,000
Sale Price :
USD $82,500
1930 Delage DR70 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Delage DR70
(Data based on Model Year 1930 sales)
| 1930 Delage DR 70 Tourer by James Flood Chassis#: 29663 Sold for USD$101,750 2017 RM Sothebys : Hershey |   |
| 1930 Delage DR70 Tourer Chassis#: 29663 Sold for USD$88,000 2013 Bonhams - Quail Lodge Auction | |
| 1930 Delage DR70 Tourer Chassis#: 29663 Sold for USD$82,500 2012 RM Auctions at Amelia Island, Fla | |
Delage DR70s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1930 Delage DR70's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 Delage DR-70 Touring | 2016 Dragone Auction Greenwich Weekend Auction | $100,000 | $125,000 | ||
| 1930 Delage DR70 Tourer | 29663 | 2013 Worldwide The Houston Classic | $110,000 | $130,000 | |
| 1930 Delage DR70 Tourer | 29663 | 2012 Worldwide The Auburn Auction | $110,000 | $130,000 |
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