1937 Delahaye Cabriolet
AI Overview
The image features a Delahaye 135, a classic French luxury and racing car.
Model History:
The Delahaye 135, also known as the "Coupe des Alpes" after its success in the Alpine Rally, was first introduced in 1935. A modified version, the 135M, was released a year later with a more powerful engine.
Racing Success:
The Type 135 gained significant fame for its achievements in motorsports, including winning the Monte Carlo Rally in 1937 and the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1938.
Design and Features:
The 135 was available in various body styles, including open and closed versions, and also as a rolling chassis for custom coachbuilders. Notable features on some models included patented designs by Figoni & Falaschi, such as the front fender design, ultralight tubular seats, disappearing soft tops, and windscreens that could recede into the body.
Post-War Challenges:
Despite its pre-war success, Delahaye faced financial difficulties after World War II due to a heavy French government tax on large displacement engines and the high costs associated with custom coachwork.
Legacy:
The Delahaye 135 remains a significant example of post-war French luxury and automotive design, often featured in concours d'elegance and vintage touring events.
1937 Delahaye Cabriolet
AI Overview
The image features a Delahaye 135, a classic French luxury and racing car.
Model History:
The Delahaye 135, also known as the "Coupe des Alpes" after its success in the Alpine Rally, was first introduced in 1935. A modified version, the 135M, was released a year later with a more powerful engine.
Racing Success:
The Type 135 gained significant fame for its achievements in motorsports, including winning the Monte Carlo Rally in 1937 and the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1938.
Design and Features:
The 135 was available in various body styles, including open and closed versions, and also as a rolling chassis for custom coachbuilders. Notable features on some models included patented designs by Figoni & Falaschi, such as the front fender design, ultralight tubular seats, disappearing soft tops, and windscreens that could recede into the body.
Post-War Challenges:
Despite its pre-war success, Delahaye faced financial difficulties after World War II due to a heavy French government tax on large displacement engines and the high costs associated with custom coachwork.
Legacy:
The Delahaye 135 remains a significant example of post-war French luxury and automotive design, often featured in concours d'elegance and vintage touring events.