Vehicle Description
To be OFFERED AT AUCTION at Auctions America's Auburn Fall event,
August 31-3, 2017.
Chassis No.
1F90003S63C120369
Estimate:
$220,000 - $250,000 US
With sweeping compound curves, nary a straight line anywhere, and
featuring the highest quality materials available, the iconic Art
Deco automobiles built in 1930s France are easily the most
beautiful cars ever made. They are also exceptionally rare, with
total production numbers for some of the most storied examples
measured in the single digits. There aren't enough to go around and
those that own them are highly unlikely to sell. In short, these
hand-built phenomenons simply don't often change hands at any
price.
For the enthusiast who wants to experience ownership of such an
iconic design, options are limited to either finding one for sale
and then writing an eight figure check or building a car inspired
by those incredible automobiles. The car offered here, the 2003
Delahaye USA Boattail Speedster, is a fine example of the
latter.
This work of automotive sculpture combines several of the finest
features of French Art Deco masterpieces into a single stunning
expression of creativity. The fiberglass body is designed by the
legendary Chip Foose who drew inspiration from the 1935 Delahaye
Type 135 by Figoni et Falaschi and the ultra-rare 1937 Bugatti Type
57. Further accentuating the design is a stunning red over black
livery that makes the car look even longer than it is. The car
features a black leather interior with wool carpets & a removable
fabric soft top.
This sweeping masterwork rides on a 127 inch wheelbase chassis and
offers independent front suspension, a nine inch Ford rear, power
disc brakes, power steering and adjustable air shocks. Powering the
car is a 302 cubic inch Ford V-8 backed by a C4 automatic
transmission. Sparingly driven, this unique 2003 Delahaye USA
Boattail Speedster is ready to turn heads wherever it goes.
