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1939 Delahaye Type 135 M Cabriolet

Delahaye was one of the earliest auto manufacturing companies in the world, having been founded in 1894 in Tours, France. Always innovative, Delahaye produced the first twin-cam multi-valve engine and the V-6 configuration. And though both disappeared from Delahaye's lineup before World War I, both achieved great success with other car makers.

At the height of the Depression, the company launched the six-cylinder Model 135 'Coupe des Alpes' in 1935. The Model 135M followed in 1936, with larger displacement engines. Production of the 135M continued until the company ceased operations in 1954. The chassis featured a 3227cc straight-6 engine with independent, leaf-sprung front suspension, a live rear axle, and mechanical brakes.

The coachwork is that of the Zurich, Switzerland coach builder, Gebruder Tuscher. Tuscher built many custom bodies on chassis for numerous manufacturers including Rolls Royce, Bugatti, Isotta Fraschini, and Alfa Romeo in Europe and Studebaker, Chrysler, Cadillac, and Auburn in the United States. It is one of the few remaining coachbuilders, having transitioned to manufacturing buses and trucks.

This automobile was donated to the Classic Car Club of America Museum by the late Robert Atwell of Kerrville, Texas, and was recently restored by Brad Janousek of Bellevue, Michigan.

No auction information available for this vehicle at this time.

1939 Delahaye Type 135 M Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Delahaye Type 135 M

(Data based on Model Year 1939 sales)
1939 Delahaye 135 M Coupé Sport Chapron
Chassis#: 49369
Sold for USD$293,663
  2020 Artcurial : Retromobile
 
1939 Delahaye 135 Roadster in the style of Figoni et Falaschi
Chassis#: 47420
Sold for USD$499,446
  2020 RM Sothebys : Paris
 
1939 Delahaye 135M Cabriolet by Chapron
Chassis#: 60139
Sold for USD$365,074
  2019 The Saragga Collection
 
1939 Delahaye 135M Competition Convertible Coupe
Chassis#: 48700
Sold for USD$297,000
  2015 Bonhams : Greenwich Concours
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1937 Delahaye 135 Competition Court Torpedo Roadster by Figoni et Falaschi
Chassis#: 48667
Sold for USD$6,600,000
  2014 RM Auctions - Amelia Island
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Delahaye Type 135 Ms That Failed To Sell At Auction

1939 Delahaye Type 135 M's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
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1939 Delahaye 135M Sports Saloon486942016 Bonhams : The Willi Balz Collection Public Tender Sale $40,000$60,000

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1939 Delahaye Type 135 M

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1939 Delahaye Type 135 M vehicle information
Roadster
Coachwork: Figoni & Falaschi
1939 Delahaye Type 135 M vehicle information
Convertible Coupe
Coachwork: Henri Chapron
Chassis #: 48700
Engine #: 48700
1939 Delahaye Type 135 M vehicle information
Cabriolet
Coachwork: Gebruder Tuscher
1939 Delahaye Type 135 M vehicle information
Convertible Coupe
Coachwork: Henri Chapron
Chassis #: 60136
1939 Delahaye Type 135 M vehicle information
Roadster
Coachwork: Figoni & Falaschi
Chassis #: 48667
Engine #: 48667