1938 Delahaye 135MS

VIN: 49197

$2,383,739

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    RM Auctions

  • Location

    Monte Carlo, MC

  • Event date

    May 1 - May 2, 2010

  • Lot

    260

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    49197

  • Body style

    Cabriolet

  • Interior Color

    Ruby Red leather; Black cloth top

  • Exterior Color

    Black

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

RHD. Black wire wheels, whitewalls, Marchal headlights fog light and driving light. Originally upholstered by Hermes, who re created the upholstery, trim and leather steering wheel rim for the restoration then complemented it with matching fitted luggage with crocodile corners and period hardware. Known history since WWII and before, probably since new. Restored to better than new condition in 2006, class award earned at Pebble Beach that year. Some old parts (post WWII nose, original Hermes trimmed racing seats and a spare engine) included.

Market commentary

A gorgeous car on so many levels, including the Figoni & Falaschi coachwork which is flamboyant, but not extreme. It is what it is, and it is spectacular. This is what it took to own it, which by any standard is what its worth, if not something of a great value.

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