1948 Delahaye Type 175 For Sale in St Louis, MO, 2146375908 Tweet

In 1935 Delahaye introduced the Type 135 at the Paris Salon featuring a lowered chassis that marked a continued trend towards high-performance automobiles. Initially available in Sport Competition and Special variants the Type 135 became renowned for its racing prowess and sophisticated design. Esteemed coachbuilders such as Henri Chapron Joseph Figoni Marius Franay Marcel Pourtout and Jacques Saoutchik crafted many examples with factory competition and privateer racing models being produced in smaller quantities on shortened-wheelbase chassis.The Type 135s 3.5-liter engine especially in its competition form with three carburetors producing 110 horsepower achieved significant success in European racing. Notable achievements include podium finishes at the 24 Hours of Spa in 1936 the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1937 and a 1-2 finish at Le Mans in 1938.As peace returned to Europe in the wake of World War II Delahaye looked to restart production of its pre-war models as a means to generate revenue. Postponed by some eight years because of the conflict the marques first new model since the Type 165 was finally launched in 1948 dubbed the 175. Delahayes 175 was among the most modern and advanced cars built anywhere in the world upon its 1948 introduction. The 175 utilized a variant of the 135s Le Mans-proven overhead-valve straight six enlarged from 3.6 to 4.5 liters featuring a new aluminum block and capable of a smoothly delivered 165 hp in three-carburetor S specification. The 175 chassis with its powerful and reliable engine was intended to launch the companys postwar success; however just 107 Type 175s of all specifications were built between 1948 and 1951.This splendid recreation was built as an homage to the Type 175 Delahayes and their accomplishments both on and off the track. This car was commissioned with open-cockpit cycle-fendered coachwork in the style long favored by Delahaye for its GP racers. Presented in correct French Racing Blue and modeled after the Ecurie Lutetia 175 SC GP car that ran at Le Mans in 1949 1950 and 1951 this car faithfully reproduces many of that unique cars features down to its four-speed Cotal pre-selector gearbox three sidedraft carburetor setup Rudge-style wire wheels and hand-formed aluminum body. Upon completion this car was displayed at the Pebble Beach Concours dElegance in 2005 subsequently joining a West Coast-based collection where it remained on static display for many years. While it remains in running condition additional sorting and recommissioning are required before it returns to the road (or track!).Only a small percentage of 135s and 175s were completed as open grand prix racecars. Surviving examples of these celebrated competition cars have evolved into the centerpieces of some of todays most respected collections sharing a top-shelf niche with contemporaneous cars by Bugatti and Talbot-Lago among others. This meticulously finished recreation offers significant performance and aesthetic value at a fraction of the cost making it an excellent addition to any sporting collection.Offers welcome and Trades ConsideredFor additional details please view this listing directly on our website https://hymanltd.com/vehicles/7705-1948-delahaye-type-175/