| DELAHAYE 135M |
| coachwork by henri chapron |
| 1947 Delahaye 135M Coupe Chassis no. 800605 Engine no. 11.S.103 Chapron build date: 20 August, 1947 - RHD 3.6 litre engine with triple Solex carburettors Cotal electro-magnetic transmission Navy Blue over Grey paintwork with matching interior The present owner, an active participant in Club Delahaye (France) as well as the Aston Martin Owners Club, purchased the car in July 1989, from a French gentleman living in Pacific Grove, CA. The car had French registration plate 8408TH42, and odometer reading was 7400 KM. It was subsequently registered in California, then in Ontario, Canada, prior to the owner’s repatriation to Tokyo, Japan. It has been driven approximately 7000 KM in these past 14 years, and today the odometer reading is 14,400 KM. The car has never suffered any mechanical trouble or breakdown during this ownership and has never overheated, even in Tokyo traffic. It starts easily from cold every time and remains in superb driving condition, capable of cruising endlessly at speeds in excess of 100 KMH. Cosmetically, this original survivor is very presentable, with only some small dings and minor scratches to the rear wing bodywork. The sumptuous interior is excellent and all controls and guages function properly (with the exception of the fuel guage, which at the time of this writing does not read). Impressive parts support is available from the Club Delahaye. This fine example of Gallic engineering and the coachbuilder's art is offered here in the form of a striking, yet comfortable touring saloon that is ready to drive anywhere. The car is located in Tokyo, Japan. ***SOLD*** PHOTOS contact DON ROSE +1.617.513.0388 MORE FINE AUTOMOBILES HOME |
