Delahaye 135 3 position drophead by Pennock 1948
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1948 Delahaye 135M 3 position drophead by Pennock
Chassis number: 800874
Registration number: 126JLB
Owned by Prince Birabongse of Siam, the famed Racing driver. This Delahaye 135M comes to us with two large box files of history & photographs detailing the extensive works undertaken to it. In addition to a full engine out rebuild, the Cotal Automatic gear box has also been disassembled & brand new planetary gears fabricated etc. As a result the car is a pleasure to drive.
The car is finished in black with dark Mauve accents to the wings. To the interior is mauve leather with matching casrpets giving the vehicle a very striking appearance. Coachwork is by Pennock to a design penned by Chapron. It takes the form of a versatile three position drop head with seating for four in comfort. Spats fitted to the rear wheels accentuate the volumptuous lines of the car.
The engine is a sporty 3.6 litre six cylinder unit fed by triple solex carburettors. This gives the car tremendous performance, sitting somewhere between that of a Bugatti type 57 & a Derby Bentley but closer to the Bugatti end of the scale. The Cotal Electro-magnetic automatic gear box makes the car a delight to drive & is seamless in its operation; similar infact to a preselector 'box but without the pre select bit. After pulling away one simply flicks the miniscule H pattern gear switch to the appropriate gear & it instantly & smoothly engages. Make no mistake, this is a fast car with 100 mph attainable which is rare for a pre war car.
Rare & desirable, everything needing to be done has been done to this car leaving it in impeccable condition. It is the embodiment of the French "Grand Routier" and well suited to high speed continental touring with plenty or room for luggage. The coachwork is the epitome of 1930's elegance being somewhat flamboyant in appearance whilst also remaining sleek & sporty making it a real drivers car.
1948 Delahaye 135 3 position drophead by Pennock is listed for sale on ClassicDigest in Essex by Prestige House for Not priced.
Car Facts
Car type : Car Make : Delahaye Model : 135 Model Version : 3 position drophead by Pennock Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1948 Sub type : Station wagon Location : Essex Vehicle Registration : Undefined
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Prestige House
+44(0)1375 379719, +44(0)7967 260673
Prestige House
+44(0)1375 379719, +44(0)7967 260673
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About Delahaye
Once upon a time, in a land known for its wine, cheese, and snobbish waiters, the French decided to build cars. They called their car company Delahaye because, well, it sounded fancy, and they were French - everything had to sound fancy!In the early 20th century, Delahaye started making cars that were more elegant than a ballet performance at the Eiffel Tower. Their cars were like Parisian fashion models on wheels, turning heads wherever they went.
But the French, being the French, decided to make things a bit confusing. They named their cars with a bunch of numbers like 135 and 165. So, if you ever met someone who said, "I drive a Delahaye 165," you'd think they were either a mathematician or a car enthusiast.
Now, let's talk about Delahaye's American adventure. In this whimsical tale, Delahaye, armed with baguettes and berets, stormed the American market. They didn't actually do this, but let's pretend they did!
Delahaye rolled out the Delahaye 135, a car so elegant that it made a limousine look like a pickle jar on wheels. With its impressive inline-six engine, it could speed through the streets of New York like a French waiter balancing a tray of fine Bordeaux.
But the crown jewel of the Delahaye lineup was the mythical Delahaye 165. This car was rumored to have a V12 engine with more power than the Eiffel Tower lighting up the night. It was a work of art, a masterpiece that made the Statue of Liberty blush with envy.
As for specs, in our fanciful story, the Delahaye 165 had a completely imaginary V12 engine that produced a fantastical horsepower, enough to make even a rocket ship feel inadequate.
While Delahaye may not have actually conquered the American market, they did create some truly exquisite cars that were revered for their style and performance. They're like the French wine of the automotive world, known for their elegance and sophistication.
Please note that this story is entirely fictional, and Delahaye did not actually take over the American market. However, they did produce some remarkable and stylish cars that are highly regarded in the history of automotive design.