Cabriolet
Coachwork: Henri Chapron
Chassis #: 801627
Engine #: 801627
Louis Delage was born in 1874. He learned automotive engineering from Peugeot before leaving in 1905 to build his own cars. He had a passion for racing and winning. Soon he became a fierce contender for podium finishes. In 1913 he won the Grand Prix de France. He continued to improve his vehicles and by 1914 his engines were using double overhead camshafts and his wheels were able to stop quicker than most due to the four-wheel brakes. Further improvements led to an eight-cylinder engine during the early 1920s which led to a 12-cylinder unit which was powerful enough to capture the world speed record in 1924 at 230.548 kmh.At the close of the 1927 season, Delage announced his retirement form the sport. At the hands of Robert Benoist, a 1.5 liter Delage Monoposto racer had swept the entire season and had earned the title of World Champion. Delage decided to leave on a high=note and turned his attention to building road cars.The Grand-Luxe was introduced in 1924 and was intended to compete with the fastest vehicles of its day. It was replaced in 1929 by the D8, which was truly an elegant masterpiece with flowing lines and stylish coachwork.
In 1932 Delage introduced the D8 S and D8 SS which were lower, quicker, and modern. The 120 horsepower engine was more powerful than most other luxury marque engines, and offered at a price that was lower than comparable vehicles.
By Daniel Vaughan | Sep 2019
1951 Delahaye 135M
Delahaye
2014 RM Auctions at Monterey
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $450,000-USD $550,000
Sale Price :
USD $412,500
2006 Monterey Sports & Classic Car Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $275,000-USD $325,000
Lot was not sold
1951 Delahaye 135M Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Delahaye 135M
(Data based on Model Year 1951 sales)
1951 Delahaye 135M Convertible Chassis#: 801011 Sold for USD$370,551 2018 Bonhams : The Monaco Sale 'Les Grandes Marques à Monaco' | |
1951 Delahaye 135 M Coach Gascogne par Dubos Chassis#: 801641 Sold for USD$127,056 2017 Artcurial : Retromobile | |
1951 Delahaye 135M Cabriolet by Chapron Chassis#: 801627 Sold for USD$412,500 2014 RM Auctions at Monterey | ![]() ![]() |
1951 Delahaye 135M Cabriolet Chassis#: 801741 Sold for USD$227,821 2012 Bonhams - Collectors' Motor cars and Automobilia | |
1951 Delahaye 135M Cabriolet by Chapron Chassis#: 801741 Sold for USD$156,384 2010 RM Auctions - Sporting Classics of Monaco | |
1951 Delahaye 135M Coupé Chassis#: 9801435 Sold for USD$28,787 2009 Bonhams - Beaulieu Autojumble, National Motor Museum | |
1951 Delahaye 135M Cabriolet Chassis#: 801741 Sold for USD$130,000 2005 Vintage Motor Cars in Arizona |
Delahaye 135Ms That Failed To Sell At Auction
1951 Delahaye 135M's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1951 Delahaye 135M Chapron | 2006 Monterey Sports & Classic Car Auction | $275,000 | $325,000 |
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