Technical data
Six cylinder in-line engine (OHV)
Carburettors: 3x Solex
Cylinder capacity: 3557 cc.
Capacity: 135 bhp. at 3850 rpm.
Torque: 235 Nm. at 2200 rpm.
Gearbox: 4-speed Cotal pre-selector (manual)
top speed: approx. 180 km/h.
weight: 1557 kg.
Information
Delahaye 135M
Gascogne, body by Dubos, year 1950. Chassis number 801372,
engine number 878010. Colour dark blue with a red leather
interior. This Delahaye 135M Gascogne is a fantastic and
very rare 'grand routier', only 10 have been built. Not only
the rarity is striking, also the originality! In the ancient
past the body has been repainted and by now it shows age and
traces beyond patina. The chassis, interior and mechanics
are in very good original condition and the automobile
drives absolutely fantastic. The Cotal pre-selector gearbox
is a delight to operate and the sound of the six cylinder
engine is almost magical. All original details are present,
including the original radio!
A next owner may never fully restore this time capsule, may
be new high quality paintwork and nothing else please...
This grand automobile is a fabulous driver and a high
potential car for concours d'elegances. 'As is' in a
'survivors' class and partly restored with interior retained
original in any suitable class. A sound investment with high
potential for the discerning collector.
This classic car
was sold to Sweden by
Lex Classics.
E-mail: info@lexclassics.nl
Lex Classics
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