• Delahaye 175 S Coupé de Ville Aerodynamic Coachwork by Figoni et Falaschi 1947
RM Auctions, 'Automobiles of London' Oct 27 2010

Lot sold

USD 98 886 - 148 329

GBP 80 000 - 120 000 (listed)

Estimate

USD 98 886 - 148 329

GBP 80 000 - 120 000 (listed)

 
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1947 Delahaye 175 S

Coupé de Ville Aerodynamic Coachwork by Figoni et Falaschi
RM Auctions, 'Automobiles of London' Oct 27 2010 | 27 October

Summary

  • Year of manufacture 
    1947
  • Car type 
    Coupé
  • Drive 
    LHD
  • Condition 
    Used
  • Exterior brand colour 
    Primer
  • Interior colour 
    Other
  • Location
  • Exterior colour 
    Other
  • Gearbox 
    Manual
  • Drivetrain 
    2wd
  • Fuel type 
    Petrol

Description

RM Auctions: Automobiles of London
October 27, 2010
ADMISSION:
Admission to this event requires the purchase of an official auction catalogue available for £50. The catalogue admits two and must be presented at the entrance to the sale to be granted entry.
AUCTION LOCATION
Battersea Evolution
Chelsea Bridge Entrance, Battersea Park
London, United Kingdom SW11 4NJ
AUCTION:
October 27, 2010
PREVIEW:
October 26, 2010
October 27, 2010
To be offered at auction ,Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Chassis No.
815001
Estimate:
£80,000-£120,000
162 bhp, 4,455 cc overhead-valve inline six-cylinder engine, triple carburettors, Cotal four-speed electromagnetic pre-selector transmission, Dubonnet independent front suspension with enclosed coil springs, De Dion rear axle with semi-elliptic springs, and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes. Wheelbase: 116"
- The sole example built by Figoni et Falaschi
- One of just 10 left-hand drive 175S chassis produced
- First in Class and Best French Car at Pebble Beach, 1