1935-1950 Delahaye Type 135
The 1935-1950 Delahaye Type 135, a fine, modern grand touring car, took over from Delage in the hearts of sporting drivers. The Delahaye was powered by a very refined truck engine and, like the Delage, distinguished by a variety of typical French shapes. Most were built with sedan and sporting two-door bodywork, but a few serious competition cars were also completed.The chassis was strictly conventional apart from independent front suspension and a synchromesh gearbox, though with supple and advanced road behavior and 100-mph performance. Some cars were fitted with the Cotal electromagnetic gearbox, a real French specialty.
Pluses of the 1935-1950 Delahaye Type 135:
- High performance
- Excellent roadholding
- Styling of sports versions
- Simple to maintain
- CCCA Classic status
- Obsolete now, so no parts available
- No restoration expertise
- Few bodies have survived intact
- Not widely appreciated in U.S.
- approx. 200
Wheelbase, inches: 116.0
Length, inches: 180.0+
Weight, pounds: 2800+
Price, new: NA
Engines for the 1935-1950 Delahaye Type 135:
| Type | Size | Horsepower | Years |
| ohv I-6 | 3237 cc (198 cid) | 130 | 1935-1936 |
| ohv I-6 | 3557 cc (217 cid) | 160 (competition model only) | 1935-1939 |
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