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Emile Delahaye was a railroad engineer who designed rolling stock for the French and Belgian railroads. He designed his first car in 1895. During WWI, the company produced stationary engines, gun parts, and aircraft components; returning to auto production following WWI, albeit building dull and dependable cars. Following the 135 prototype's appearance at the Paris Auto Salon in 1934, Delahaye took over Delage in 1935 (a maker of elegant cars and a company with an established clientele) and suddenly its fortunes turned. The Delahaye Type 135 achieved enormous success in competition, winning its class in the International Alpine Trials in 1935, Monte Carlo Rally in 1937, and 24 Hours of LeMans in 1938.
This chassis was sent to Henri Chapron in May 1937 and was the second in a series of seven Type 135 roadsters to be bodied by him. It was bought by Monsieur Cyriel Depery, who became a celebrated member of the French Resistance during World War II. After France's liberation in August 1944, the car was driven in a victory parade in Depery's hometown of Annecy (it was the lead car in the Liberation Parade at Annecy). In 1951 the car was sold, and in 1960 it was put away in storage for several years. The next owner returned it to the road and drove it for the next 53 years. The engine was replaced at some time point, but its current owner found and fitted a correct 18CV engine to the car and it has now been fully restored.
This chassis was sent to Henri Chapron in May 1937 and was the second in a series of seven Type 135 roadsters to be bodied by him. It was bought by Monsieur Cyriel Depery, who became a celebrated member of the French Resistance during World War II. After France's liberation in August 1944, the car was driven in a victory parade in Depery's hometown of Annecy (it was the lead car in the Liberation Parade at Annecy). In 1951 the car was sold, and in 1960 it was put away in storage for several years. The next owner returned it to the road and drove it for the next 53 years. The engine was replaced at some time point, but its current owner found and fitted a correct 18CV engine to the car and it has now been fully restored.
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1937 Delahaye 135M Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Delahaye 135M
(Data based on Model Year 1937 sales)
1937 DELAHAYE TYPE 135M COMPETITION COURT CHASSIS Sold for USD$67,200 2024 Gooding & Co: Selections From The Mullin Collection Auction | |
1937 Delahaye 135M1937 DELAHAYE 135MS CABRIOLET Chassis#: 47533 Sold for USD$207,200 2023 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | |
1937 DELAHAYE 135 COMPÉTITION DROPHEAD COUPÉ Chassis#: 47456 Sold for USD$285,535 2022 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris |
Delahaye 135Ms That Failed To Sell At Auction
1937 Delahaye 135M's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1937 DELAHAYE 135MS CABRIOLET | 47533 | 2022 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | $325,000 | $400,000 | |
1937 Delahaye 135M Competition Court Roadster | 47471 | 2019 Bonhams : Quail Lodge Auction | $3,250,000 | $3,750,000 | |
1937 Delahaye 135 M Coupe | 47633 | 2017 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Pacific Grove Auction | $1,700,000 | $2,100,000 | |
1937 Delahaye 135 Cabriolet | 2015 Auctions America Auburn Fall | ||||
1937 DELAHAYE 135 M ROADSTER | 47532 | 2015 BarrettJackson Scottsdale |
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