1937 Delahaye 135 Competition Court

VIN: 48667

$6,600,000

Sold

1937 Delahaye 135 Competition Court

Seller details

  • Auction

    RM Auctions

  • Location

    Amelia Island, FL; US

  • Event date

    Mar 8, 2014

  • Lot

    167

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    48667

  • Body style

    Torpedo Roadster

  • Odometer

    20545 K

  • Transmission type

    Standard

  • Engine Type

    L6

  • Horsepower

    130

  • Induction

    3x1 bbl

  • Interior Color

    Burgundy

  • Exterior Color

    Light Yellow

Vehicle details

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Equipment

Marchal head and fog lights, folding vee windshield, leather interior.

Condition

MS series engine. The crown jewel of Malcom Pray's collection and a car with a singular history and originality. Concours older restoration with some use but excellent care. Door cap wood varnish needs to be redone. Upholstery is lightly creased. Body is gorgeous. Malcolm S. Pray, Jr. collection.

Market commentary

One of two similar cars built by Figoni & Falaschi, the only survivor with the Geo Ham badge. It is impossible not to be captivated by this short chassis Delayhaye, just the best of Art Deco, Machine Age design. Never messed with, documented from new, can you imagine driving this fantastic creation on the streets of New York in the Fifties? Malcolm Pray could and honored it by driving it frequently. Fabulous and bought right not only for its design and specifications but also for its history.

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