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The Delahaye 135 was introduced in Paris in 1935 and was produced in both the pre-war and post-war eras. It was fitted with a new chassis with the same 3.6-liter, six-cylinder engine first used in the earlier Type 138. A year later, Delahaye introduced the 135 M, which had a slightly larger engine with additional horsepower. It was offered with a choice of single, dual, or triple carburetors.
In 1936, Delahaye took 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th places in the 1936 French Grand Prix and won the Monte Carlo Rally and Le Man's 24-Hour Race outright in 1937 and 1938 respectively.
When World War II came to a close, production of the Type 135 resumed and continued with the same 3.6-liter engine used prior to the war. However, Delahaye struggled due to the large taxes the French government had placed on cars with displacement over three liters. Production of the 135M came to an end in 1951. In 1954, the company was taken over by Hotchkiss.
Since Delahaye had no in-house coachwork, all the chassis were bodied by independent coachbuilders. The list included Saoutchik, Henry Chapron, Franay, Graber, Pennock, and Figoni et Falaschi.
This Delahaye Coupe is believed to have been clothed by Van Leersum of Hilversum in the Netherlands. The company was established in 1919 by Jan van Leersum and remained in business until 1952. The Van Leersum Company was one of the more obscure names in European coachbuilding, and their designs were rather avant-grade. This Coupe is believed to have been one of the last cars that he created.
By February of 1949, the car was registered as '9277 RQ 7' in the Paris, Seine registration region. Later in life, believed to be around 1980, it was in the care of Mr. Ennio Gianaroli of Belgium. Various ownerships followed prior to entering the care of its current owner around the mid-2000s. Prior to this ownership, the Delahaye underwent some restoration work.By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2018
In 1936, Delahaye took 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th places in the 1936 French Grand Prix and won the Monte Carlo Rally and Le Man's 24-Hour Race outright in 1937 and 1938 respectively.
When World War II came to a close, production of the Type 135 resumed and continued with the same 3.6-liter engine used prior to the war. However, Delahaye struggled due to the large taxes the French government had placed on cars with displacement over three liters. Production of the 135M came to an end in 1951. In 1954, the company was taken over by Hotchkiss.
Since Delahaye had no in-house coachwork, all the chassis were bodied by independent coachbuilders. The list included Saoutchik, Henry Chapron, Franay, Graber, Pennock, and Figoni et Falaschi.
This Delahaye Coupe is believed to have been clothed by Van Leersum of Hilversum in the Netherlands. The company was established in 1919 by Jan van Leersum and remained in business until 1952. The Van Leersum Company was one of the more obscure names in European coachbuilding, and their designs were rather avant-grade. This Coupe is believed to have been one of the last cars that he created.
By February of 1949, the car was registered as '9277 RQ 7' in the Paris, Seine registration region. Later in life, believed to be around 1980, it was in the care of Mr. Ennio Gianaroli of Belgium. Various ownerships followed prior to entering the care of its current owner around the mid-2000s. Prior to this ownership, the Delahaye underwent some restoration work.By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2018
2024 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde a Paris
Pre-Auction Estimates :
€160,000-€250,000
Sale Price :
USD $118,702 (€ 109,250.00)
2018 Bonhams : Quail Lodge
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $450,000-USD $550,000
Lot was not sold
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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1946 Delahaye 135M
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