Cabriolet
Coachwork: Pourtout
Chassis #: 38237
In 1913, a Delage won the Indianapolis 500. In 1923 it held the land speed record. A few years later, in 1927, it swept the Grand Prix Championship for Makers, the forerunner to modern Formula 1. In 1929, the D8 was introduced. It was designed by Maurice Gaultier and powered by a four-liter overhead-valve straight eight and available in three chassis lengths. In 1933, the D8 S was given a new cylinder head which helped deliver improved performance, with an additional 15 horsepower.This particular Delage D8 S wears Cabriolet coachwork by Pourtout and was their show car for the 1933 Paris Auto Show. It has a narrow grille with thermostatic shutters, period-correct Marchal headlights, a two-color paint scheme, streamlined shape for the fenders, and well-proportioned lines.
The early history of this car is not known. Andre Surmain purchased the car from a dealer in Dax, France, in 1966. In 1978, Mr. Surmain sold it to Albert Prost, who won the Mougins Concours d'Elegance at the second international Delage meeting.
By Daniel Vaughan | Sep 2015
1933 Delage D8S
Delage
2021 RM Sothebys : The Guikas Collection
Pre-Auction Estimates :
€1,000,000-€1,400,000
Sale Price :
USD $960,434 (€ 848,750.00)
2015 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $1,500,000-USD $1,800,000
Lot was not sold
1933 Delage D8S Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Delage D8S
(Data based on Model Year 1933 sales)
| 1933 Delage D8 S Cabriolet by Pourtout Chassis#: 38237 Sold for USD$960,434 2021 RM Sothebys : The Guikas Collection |  |
| 1933 Delage D8/15 S Cabriolet Chassis#: 38622 Sold for USD$99,000 2020 RM Sothebys : The Mitosinka Collection | |
| 1933 Delage D8S 'Conduite Interieur' COUPE Chassis#: 38186 Sold for USD$649,000 2017 Bonhams : Quail Lodge |   |
| 1933 Delage D8S Coupe Chassis#: 38220 Sold for USD$522,500 2012 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach Auction |   |
| 1933 Delage D8S Coupe Chassis#: 38220 Sold for USD$522,500 2012 RM - Milhous Collection, Fla | |
| 1933 Delage D8 Foursome Drophead Coupé Chassis#: 36240 Sold for USD$135,706 2011 Bonhams - RAF Museum, Hendon, Collectors' Motor Cars and Automobilia | |
| 1933 Delage D8S Sold for USD$3,740,000 2007 Monterey Sports and Classic Car Auction |   |
| 1933 Delage D8 S Sport Coupe Sold for USD$167,200 2002 Monterey Sports and Classic Car Auction |
Delage D8Ss That Failed To Sell At Auction
1933 Delage D8S's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 Delage D8 S Cabriolet | 38237 | 2015 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours | $1,500,000 | $1,800,000 |
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