Cabriolet
Coachwork: Guillore
Chassis #: 800788
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
1947 Delahaye Type 135 M
Delahaye
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 | ![]() ![]() |
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 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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