Incredibly beautiful post-war convertible Delahaye 135M (20 photos)

After World War II, Delahaye was able to survive. Before until the production of their landmark 135 series resumed, the company paid bills by making commercial trucks and buses. However, after the 135M was redesigned for production in post-war conditions, Delahaye again became one of the leading sports car manufacturers in France.





Hyman Classic Cars, which specializes in vintage cars, put up for sale a Delahaye 135M convertible issue of 1946. Claimed to be one of only nine surviving cars with a body from a Swiss studio Worblaufen. The rarity and excellent condition of the convertible make it high price - 389,500 dollars. Lamborghini Huracan in the USA is possible buy for about 200 thousand.



The French company Delahaye introduced a new chassis called Type 135 in 1935 and it was popular with bodybuilding companies. During the Second World War, the production of cars cars was discontinued: the company returned to the production of Type 135 in 1946. At this point, the chassis design has been upgraded, and engine - row "six" - improved.





After World War II, Delahaye managed to release 1155 Type 135, but only about a dozen of the chassis were bodywork by Worblaufen. It is believed that some of these cars were irretrievably lost, and only nine are now reliably known.



The dealer does not specify the mileage of this particular instance, but states that the convertible is in excellent condition thanks to the relatively recent restoration of the body and interior. Delahaye 135M equipped with over powerful version of the standard motor, known in those days under the designation MC - she develops 130 hp. and works with a four-speed gearbox.






















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