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The first Delahaye 135, built in 1935, was powered by a 3.2-liter, 6-cylinder overhead-valve engine with triple carburetors that produced over 100 horsepower. A 135SC recorded the marque's greatest racing success when it was victorious at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1938. World War II brought production to a halt, but soon after fighting ceased, Delahaye introduced the new 135M with an engine enlarged to 3.6 liters.
This 1946 Delahaye 135M was dispatched to the Swiss coachbuilder Graber, who designed this elegant and modern cabriolet body. It is one of just two cars built by Graber in this style. The car was equipped with a Cotal pre-selector gearbox, one of two transmission options at the time. The first owner, who lived in Switzerland, had the engine replaced with the new and more powerful MS engine in 1947. The car remained in Switzerland until 2007. Its current British owner has refreshed the car.
This 1946 Delahaye 135M was dispatched to the Swiss coachbuilder Graber, who designed this elegant and modern cabriolet body. It is one of just two cars built by Graber in this style. The car was equipped with a Cotal pre-selector gearbox, one of two transmission options at the time. The first owner, who lived in Switzerland, had the engine replaced with the new and more powerful MS engine in 1947. The car remained in Switzerland until 2007. Its current British owner has refreshed the car.
2012 Bonhams - Paris, La Halle Freyssinet Motocars
Sale Price :
USD $193,421 (€ 161,000.00)
1946 Delahaye 135M Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Delahaye 135M
(Data based on Model Year 1946 sales)
1946 Delahaye 135 M Abbott Roadster Chassis#: 800440 Sold for USD$456,000 2024 Broad Arrow Auctions : Amelia | |
1946 Delahaye 135 M Coupé Coachwork by Coachwork by Van Leersum Chassis#: 800311 Sold for USD$118,702 2024 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde a Paris | |
1946 Delahaye 135 M Coach by Guilloré Chassis#: 800217 Sold for USD$98,000 2022 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
1946 Delahaye 135M Cabriolet by Graber Chassis#: 800320 Sold for USD$274,793 2021 RM Sothebys : St. Moritz, Switzerland | |
1946 Delahaye 135 Cabriolet by Figoni et Falaschi Chassis#: 800308 Sold for USD$413,004 2020 RM Sothebys : Paris | |
1946 Delahaye 135 M Coach by Guilloré Chassis#: 800410 Sold for USD$77,000 2016 RM Sotheby's : Hershey | |
1946 Delahaye 135M Cabriolet Chassis#: 800269 Sold for USD$193,421 2012 Bonhams - Paris, La Halle Freyssinet Motocars | |
1946 Delahaye 135M Cabriolet Chassis#: 48715 Sold for USD$200,273 2008 Bonhams - Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles Automobiles d'Exception | |
1946 Delahaye 135M Cabriolet Sold for USD$276,100 2004 Vintage Motor Cars in Arizona |
Delahaye 135Ms That Failed To Sell At Auction
1946 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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1946 Delahaye 135M Coupe Coachwork by Van Leersum | 800311 | 2018 Bonhams : Quail Lodge | $450,000 | $550,000 | |
1946 Delahaye 135 Cabriolet by Graber | 800320 | 2017 RM Sothebys : Monterey | $450,000 | $650,000 | |
1946 Delahaye 135 M Coupe by Van Leersum | 2017 RM Sothebys : Monterey | ||||
1946 DELAHAYE 135M COACH COUPÉ | 800410 | 2016 Bonhams : The Amelia Island Auction | $150,000 | $200,000 | |
1946 Delahaye 135M Cabriolet | 800424 | 2015 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais | $150,000 | $200,000 | |
1946 Delahaye 135M Roadster | 800429 | 2010 Leake Car Auctions 38th Annual Leake Auto Auction Market Hall | $100,000 |
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