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1949 Delahaye Type 135M

1949 Delahaye Type 135M Cabriolet Malmaison

  • Coachwork by Pourtout
  • Chassis Number: 801199
  • Engine Number: 801199
  • The Cabriolet 'Malmaison' design was based on pre-war lines, with front fenders that had a long and high dramatic sweep, and was now integrated into the bodywork. Marcel Pourtout's design was influenced by Figoni et Falaschi's work on Delahayes chassis, including the shapes of the fenders and the hoodline. The interiors were well-appointed, with a leather-covered dashboard fitted with Delahaye's Art Deco instrumentation.

    It is believed that four to six examples of the cabriolet 'Malmaison' were produced, of which three are known to exist in modern times. All examples were fitted on the 135 M chassis with its optional 6 103S engine, a design equipped with three Solex carburetors for an output of 115 horsepower.

    By the mid-1980s, this car was in the ownership of Guy Pinsard of France who had it registered in the French department of Loiret as number 3720SG45. It was later owned by French Delahaye specialist Jean-François Dumontant for several years before it was exported to the United States and joined the collection of its present owner. Since then, the car has been given a high-quality restoration and shows only minor signs of wear over the years. Under the bonnet is the original and correct numbers-matching Type 103S engine. It is fitted with the Cotal four-speed pre-selector gearbox along with four-wheel mechanically-actuated Bendix drum brakes.

    By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2016

    2016 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island

    Pre-Auction Estimates :
    USD $500,000-USD $800,000 
    Sale Price :
    USD $495,000

    1949 Delahaye Type 135M Auction Sales

    Recent Sales of the Delahaye Type 135M

    (Data based on Model Year 1949 sales)
    1949 Delahaye 135 M Cabriolet by Chapron
    Chassis#: 800940
    Sold for USD$123,200
      2023 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island
    1949 Delahaye Type 135M image  1949 Delahaye Type 135M image  
    1949 Delahaye 135M Cabriolet by Chapron
    Chassis#: 801355
    Sold for USD$240,800
      2020 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island Auction
    1949 Delahaye Type 135M image  1949 Delahaye Type 135M image  
    1949 Delahaye 135 Coach by Chapron
    Chassis#: 801432
    Sold for USD$35,345
      2020 RM Sothebys : Paris
     
    1949 Delahaye 135M Cabriolet
    Chassis#: 801221
    Sold for USD$475,000
      2019 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island
    1949 Delahaye Type 135M image  1949 Delahaye Type 135M image  
    1949 Delahaye 135 M cabriolet Guilloré
    Chassis#: 801242
    Sold for USD$96,984
      2016 Artcurial : LeMans Classic
     
    1949 Delahaye 135 M Cabriolet 'Malmaison' by Pourtout
    Chassis#: 801199
    Sold for USD$495,000
      2016 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island
    1949 Delahaye Type 135M image  1949 Delahaye Type 135M image  
    1949 Delahaye 135 MS coupé Ghia Turin
    Chassis#: 800514
    Sold for USD$180,194
      2016 Rétromobile 2016 by Artcurial Motorcars
     
    1949 Delahaye 135 M Cabriolet by Guilloré
    Chassis#: 801221
    Sold for USD$451,000
      2016 RM Sothebys : Arizona
    1949 Delahaye Type 135M image  1949 Delahaye Type 135M image  
    1949 Delahaye 135M Cabriolet
    Chassis#: 800 755
    Sold for USD$359,674
      2015 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais
     
    1949 DELAHAYE 135M CABRIOLET
    Chassis#: 800863
    Sold for USD$399,155
      2014 LES GRANDES MARQUES DU MONDE AU GRAND PALAIS
     
    1949 Delahaye 135M Replica Roadster by Crailville
    Chassis#: 800820
    Sold for USD$350,003
      2010 RM Auctions - Sporting Classics of Monaco
     

    Delahaye Type 135Ms That Failed To Sell At Auction

    1949 Delahaye Type 135M's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
    VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
    1949 Delahaye 135 M Estérel Roadster8013392023 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris $200,000$220,000
    1949 Delahaye 135 Cabriolet par Henri Chapron8009402022 Artcurial : Retromobile $200,000$300,000
    1949 Delahaye 135 M Cabriolet by Guilloré8008632019 RM Sothebys : Paris $250,000$325,000
    1949 Delahaye 135M Cabriolet8014722018 Gooding & Company : Scottsdale, Az. $275,000$350,000

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    1949 Delahaye Type 135M Vehicle Profiles

    1949 Delahaye Type 135M vehicle information
    Cabriolet
    Coachwork: Henri Chapron
    Chassis #: 800940
    Engine #: 800940
    1949 Delahaye Type 135M vehicle information
    Cabriolet
    Coachwork: Henri Chapron
    Chassis #: 801355
    Engine #: 801355
    1949 Delahaye Type 135M vehicle information
    Cabriolet Malmaison
    Coachwork: Pourtout
    1949 Delahaye Type 135M vehicle information
    Cabriolet
    Coachwork: Henri Chapron
    1949 Delahaye Type 135M vehicle information
    Cabriolet
    Coachwork: Guillore
    Chassis #: 801221
    1949 Delahaye Type 135M vehicle information
    Cabriolet Malmaison
    Coachwork: Pourtout
    Chassis #: 801199
    Engine #: 801199
    1949 Delahaye Type 135M vehicle information
    Coupe de Ville
    Coachwork: Saoutchik
    1949 Delahaye Type 135M vehicle information
    Cabriolet
    Coachwork: Saoutchik
    Chassis #: 801424