• Rare “three-position” Cabriolet Mylord Grand Luxe bodied by Henri Chapron
• One of only two examples built in this style
• Accompanied by photographs of the car undergoing restoration

On 14 February 1939, Delahaye 148 L chassis 60819 was delivered to the coachbuilder, Henri Chapron. There it was fitted with a Cabriolet Mylord-style body, numbered 5975 by Chapron, built to the order of Monsieur Jean Delorme. It was completed by the end of March of that year and was finished to Grand Luxe specification, which included custom brightwork and luxurious interior appointments.

While there is an unverified gap in the car’s history for the next few decades, on 2 October 1975 it passed to a Mr. Martinez of Ariège departement, who proceeded to restore it. The car was acquired by the consigning owner in 2004, after which point this rare automobile was sent to Alain Gallois of Lyon for renovation and repainting, further to replacement of the bumpers. Photos of the car in the workshop are included in its history file.

Today, chassis 60819 is a rare coachbuilt example of a signature Chapron-bodied “three-position” Cabriolet design that combines gracefully curved pontoon wings with a pronounced beltline in contrasting colour. The use of chrome accents is restrained, and the exquisite and well-balanced proportions for which Henri Chapron was justly famous, are a hallmark of this great coachbuilder of the golden age in France. Vanishingly rare, chassis 60819 will no doubt be a prominent addition to any important collection of European classics.

Please note if this vehicle is exported outside of France an export license will be required.

Veuillez noter que si ce véhicule est exporté en dehors de la France, une licence d'exportation sera nécessaire.

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