Cabriolet Malmaison
Coachwork: Pourtout
Chassis #: 801199
Engine #: 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
1949 Delahaye Type 135M
Delahaye
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 135M Cabriolet by Chapron Chassis#: 801355 Sold for USD$240,800 2020 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island Auction | ![]() ![]() |
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 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 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 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.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1949 Delahaye 135 M Estérel Roadster | 801339 | 2023 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris | $200,000 | $220,000 | |
1949 Delahaye 135 M Cabriolet by Guilloré | 800863 | 2019 RM Sothebys : Paris | $250,000 | $325,000 | |
1949 Delahaye 135M Cabriolet | 801472 | 2018 Gooding & Company : Scottsdale, Az. | $275,000 | $350,000 |
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