1949 Delahaye 175

VIN: 815023

$3,300,000

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    RM Auctions

  • Location

    Monterey, CA; US

  • Event date

    Aug 14, 2010

  • Lot

    353

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    815023

  • Body style

    Coupe

  • Odometer

    236 K

  • Interior Color

    Blue, White leather; White top

  • Exterior Color

    Light Blue

  • Generation

    1948-1951 Delahaye 175

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Chrome wire wheels, Marchal headlights and fog lights, skirted fenders, clear steering wheel rim and dash knobs. Allegedly built for British Blonde Bombshell Dia Dors who was already a sensation at 18. Its voluptuous curves and fecund flanks mirror Dias although the probocis over the grille resembles nothing of Dias, or anything else for that matter. Fresh concours restoration by Fran Roxas which reunited the origil components and a similar engine after a number of years with an Olds Torodo drivetrain. Displayed at Pebble Beach in 2007 and Peoples Choice at Amelia Island. Comes with its recently located unrestored origil engine. Extravagant doesnt do this car justice. Its presentation is more than flawless.

Market commentary

A fabulous confection and one of the last flings of the coachbuilt and concours era, the price of this Delahaye is for the most part immaterial and Saoutchiks extravagance is legendary. Restored by one of the masters, this will be a gratifying centerpiece of any collection for years. Its worth what the Monterey bidders paid for it.

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