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1952 Delahaye Type 235 Navigation
This Delahaye is the first of three 235 coupes bodied by Henri Chapron in 1952. It was exhibited on Delahaye's stand at the 1952 Paris Auto Show. It was exhibited on Delahaye's stand at the 1952 Paris Auto Show. Its more curvaceous rear wings set this car apart from the other two Chapron-bodied 235 coupes. Its early ownership is not known, but in the 1970s, it was part of the Seydoux Collection before being sold to Claude Gueveler, a member of the Delahaye Club. Later, it was registered in Monaco. With its 150 horsepower 6-cylinder engine, Cotal electromagnetic gearbox, unique haute couture bodywork and luxury finish, this unique 235 Coupe is one of the last of the great Delahayes.
2016 Rétromobile 2016 by Artcurial Motorcars
Pre-Auction Estimates :
€300,000-€400,000
Sale Price :
USD $333,692 (€ 298,000.00)
1952 Delahaye Type 235 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Delahaye Type 235
(Data based on Model Year 1952 sales)
| 1952 Delahaye 235 Cabriolet Chassis#: 818022 Sold for USD$227,058 2020 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais | |
| 1952 Delahaye 235 coupé Chapron Chassis#: 818040 Sold for USD$333,692 2016 Rétromobile 2016 by Artcurial Motorcars |   |
| 1952 Delahaye 235 coach Chapron 'usine' Chassis#: 818070 Sold for USD$78,750 2015 Rétromobile by Artcurial Motorcars | |
| 1952 Delahaye 235 coach Chapron Chassis#: 818018 Sold for USD$122,198 2015 Rétromobile by Artcurial Motorcars | |
| 1952 Delahaye Type 235 MS Sold for USD$280,500 2009 Automobiles of Arizona |   |
Delahaye Type 235s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1952 Delahaye Type 235's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 Delahaye 235 MS Coupé | 818066 | 2015 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais | $160,000 | $190,000 | |
| 1952 Delahaye 235 MS Coupe | 818067 | 2007 RM Auctions Automobiles of London | $55,000 | $62,500 | $87,500 |
| 1952 DELAHAYE 235 MS CONVERTIBLE | 2003 Kruse Auction Scottsdale, AZ | $91,000 | |||
| 1952 DELAHAYE 235 MS CONVERTIBLE | 2002 Kruse Auction Las Vegas, NV | $90,000 | |||
| 1952 DELAHAYE 235 CONVERTIBLE | 2001 Kruse Auction Santa Clara, CA | $80,000 |
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