1949 Delahaye Type 135M Cabriolet by FranayThis wonderfully
preserved 1949 Delahaye Type 135M Cabriolet by Franay has
exceptional original patina and comes offered to potential new
ownership with incredibly well researched/documented historya truly
remarkable Pebble Beach Concours dElegance veteran with the option
of continued preservation or restorationThis survivor 1949 Delahaye
Type 135M Cabriolet by Franay is striking today in its well aged,
exceptionally lovely patina that shows wear throughout but a clear
sense that it has not been overrun by time. The car has always been
stored indoors under cloth materials in the warmth of California
where it has spent the vast majority of its life. There is almost
no rust to speak of anywhere including the undercarriage, which
further speaks to the care it has been shown in storage. The paint
on the car is well patinad and in some spots flaking or checking,
but the vast majority of the car remains bright, full of life and
presents very well. The chrome enjoys the same story as the paint,
perhaps it has been redone from original in spots, but it shows
extremely well.The interior of the car is clearly original and
extremely well patinad. The dash is in exceptional condition, all
instruments are clean, functioning and looking exceptional for an
extremely original car that is approaching 70 years of age. The
seats and leather throughout are cracked in spots and slightly torn
in others, but worn nature adds further to the appeal of the
originality seen throughout. Overall, the interior is a highly
original, easy on the eyes for the preservation enthusiast and
almost entirely correct.The car runs exceptionally well under power
of its original motor. The engine bay is very fresh looking and is
as original aside from the caveat of Zenith-Stromberg carburetors.
The car drives precisely as it should. The undercarriage is well
cleaned, detailed and extremely original with no rust issues.
Showing only 3700kms at present, the mileage may perhaps be
original. If the car is indeed an original 3700km example, it would
likely be the lowest mileage Delahaye in the world today. This 135M
Delahaye by Franay is a true delight for the preservation
enthusiast and could also be an extremely original example worthy
of restoration. It is an extraordinary example of a well stored
California car brought back to an extremely original condition by
true enthusiasts who took great pride in reinvigorating its lost
luster and history for the classic car public to enjoy. The car is
a show quality preservation candidate and is accident free, rust
free and a truely rich experience to drive. It is, in a marque
known for being particularly difficult to trace provenance, as well
accounted for a 135M Delahaye in existence and is preserved as
highly original. Was: $289,500Discounted Price $189,500
Vehicle Details
1949 Delahaye 135M
Listing ID:CC-1893783
Price:$189,500
Location:Astoria, New York
Year:1949
Make:Delahaye
Model:135M
Exterior Color:White
Interior Color:Brown
Odometer:0
Stock Number:22031
VIN:22031
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