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1947 Delahaye Type 135 M


Chassis number : 800788

Delahaye 1947 Delahaye Type 135 M History Specifications
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Sold for $495,000 at 2014 Barrett-Jackson's 43RD Annual Scottsdale Auction.
The Delahaye Company was started by Emile Delahaye in 1895 and quickly fostered a reputation for reliability, power, and fuel economy. It would become known as one of France's grandes routieres enjoying racing success in Grand Prix and sports car competition, including the 24 Hours of LeMans.

In 1935, the company introduced the Type 135. After World War II, Delahaye resumed production of the model, including the high-performance Type 135 M and MS. Powering the Type 135 M was a 3558cc engine offering 130 horsepower, which, combined with a lightweight body, gave the vehicle a top speed in the neighborhood of 100 mph. The 4-speed Cotel transmission and triple Solex carburetors helped keep it competitive on the racing circuit. In the front was an independent suspension setup with a live rear axle. They had a low center of gravity offering enviable handling abilities and made it an ideal platform for coachbuilders seeking to demonstrate their vision, skill, and craftsmanship.

This 1947 Delahaye Type 135 M wears coachwork by A. Guillore. Its style is that of the 1947 Paris Auto Salon car featuring teardrop-shaped pontoon fenders and a line of chrome that starts at the top of the grille and sweeps along the length of the car, terminating into the rear fender. Only a few Delahayes were given this design.

The car is finished in red and black with complimenting black fenders. The interior is upholstered in black leather and piped in red. A black cloth top and boot, wood-trimmed dashboard, chrome wire wheels, black wall tires, Marchal lights, and a 4-spoke leaf spring steering wheel complete the car's stylish appearance. The car also has a tilt-out front windshield designed to supply additional airflow and a chassis lubrication system.

The car's early history is not known but in the late 1980s, it was purchased by Jacques Harguindeguy at auction in France. He kept the car for several years before selling it to a Japanese collector, who included it in his collection in Tokyo for approximately 20 years. It was subsequently purchased by Mark Hyman of St. Louis, MO.
By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2014

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2014 Barrett-Jackson's 43RD Annual Scottsdale Auction

Sale Price :
USD $495,000

1947 Delahaye Type 135 M Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Delahaye Type 135 M

(Data based on Model Year 1947 sales)
1947 Delahaye 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
1947 Delahaye Type 135 M image  1947 Delahaye Type 135 M image  
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 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 Profiles

1947 Delahaye Type 135 M vehicle information
Narval Roadster
Coachwork: Figoni & Falaschi
1947 Delahaye Type 135 M vehicle information
Coupe
Coachwork: Henri Chapron
Chassis #: 800605
1947 Delahaye Type 135 M vehicle information
Cabriolet
Coachwork: Guillore
Chassis #: 801339
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 #: 800788
1947 Delahaye Type 135 M vehicle information
Narval Roadster
Coachwork: Figoni & Falaschi
Chassis #: 800516
1947 Delahaye Type 135 M vehicle information
Convertible
Coachwork: Pennock
1947 Delahaye Type 135 M vehicle information
Cabriolet
Coachwork: Henri Chapron
Chassis #: 801677
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 #: 800479
Engine #: 800792