The 235 was a modern vehicle introduced in 1951, just after the close of World War II. It was powered by a 3.5-liter six-cylinder engine capable of producing just over 150 horsepower and could reach speeds of 100 mph, or more. The 235 replaced the 135 and was Delahaye's only model offered for sale during this time. 
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View info and historyDelahaye produced the rolling chassis and left the creation of the bodies up to coachbuilders, such as Letourneur & Marchand, Chapron, Ghia, and Vanden Plas.
by Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2007
Cabriolet by Saoutchik
Chassis #: 818005
Engine #: 818005
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by Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2007
Related Reading : Delahaye Type 235 History
A luxury automobile built by French manufacturer Delahaye, one of the oldest names in automobile history, dating back to 1894, the 235 was produced from 1951 until 1954. Introduced at the Paris Auto Salon in 1951 the 235 was an effort by the company to update the pre-war 135 model for the 1950s. Sales had plummeted for Delahaye and even combined, the production of the Types 135 and 175 only amounted....
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