The Delahaye brand was founded as an automobile factory in 1894 by Emile Delahaye. After his death in 1901, the factory in Paris was taken into use. There, both passenger cars and trucks and buses were produced. In 1908 the factory started with the production of its own engines and products were also built by others under license. Delahaye was usually quick with the application of new techniques such as water cooling and cardan drive.
Until the beginning of the Second World War, the factory manufactured rolling chassis that were fitted with bodywork by various coachbuilders. Well-known designs were built by Figoni et Falaschi, Chapron, Letourneur et Marchand and Hermann Graber. Dutch coachbuilders, such as Pennock, also designed bodywork.
Just like before the war, only chassis were sold, which were then provided by coachbuilders with a body. In 1947 the production of the smaller 134 was discontinued and for this the new 175 came in its place. In 1951 the last Delahaye model came on the market, the 235MS.
We offer this special 1952 Delahaye 235 MS Coupe in the color green combined with a cognac leather interior. The dashboard and certain interior parts were sprayed in trompe l'oeil (woodmotif) effect. This 235MS is one of the last cars built by Delahaye, with chassis number 66 of the total of 84 units.
This Delahaye is equipped with 6 cylinder in-line engine with 3.557cc and 3 solex carburetors, this together with the Cotal pre-select gearbox make driving in this Delahaye to something special. The engine number corresponds with the chassis number.
In the past this Delahaye was extensively restored, is still in very good condition and with the preservation of some patina. Of the total of 84 Delahaye 235MS, 47 cars are still known, 28 of these have a Chapron body. This is a very unique car, suitable for 4 persons to tour around and to enjoy.
For more information please contact our sales team by sales@lexclassics.nl or 0031-416-342474.
Lex Classics is active in the international classic car business since 1998 and we are specialist in trading English sport cars and exclusive classic cars. We have our own workshop with 4 specialist mechanics where we prepare and maintain classic cars. We sell all our classic cars with a detailed information file, with as much historical information as available.
Lex Classics is located in the south of the Netherlands, 1 hour from Amsterdam, 1,5 hours from Brussels and 1,5 hours from Dusseldorf. You are very welcome to visit us. If you need more information, detailed pictures or you would like to make an appointment, please contact our sales team by mail sales@lexclassics.nl or by phone 0031-416-342474.
This Classic car is easy to register in every European country. We can also deliver classic cars with German Registration (H-Kenzeigen). Within Europe there are no import taxes. We can also help you with transport.
1952 Delahaye 235 MS Coupe is listed for sale on ClassicDigest in Havenweg 22aNL-5145 NJ Waalwijk by Lex Classics Cars B.V. for €175000.
Car Facts
Car type : CarMake : DelahayeModel : 235Model Version : MS CoupeEngine size : 3.6Model Year : 1952Sub type : SedanLocation : Havenweg 22aNL-5145 NJ WaalwijkVehicle Registration : Undefined