1947 Delahaye 135 MS Cabriolet Coachwork by Letourneur & Marchand

1947 Delahaye 135 MS Cabriolet Coachwork by Letourneur & Marchand

This 1947 Delahaye 135 MS Cabriolet with coachwork by Letourneur & Marchand is a one-off roadster creation. Delahaye offered two models, a Type 135M and a 135 MS, meaning Modifiee Speciale. The 135M was equipped with a single Solex carburetor while the 1935 MS had a triple carburetor and could reach speeds of 100 mph. An optional Cotal gearbox was offered at the time, and proved to be a popular choice for many buyers. The four-speed manual gearbox was standard. Also standard on the MS were the Rudge center lock wheels.

These elegant vehicles were sporty and beautiful. They were typically purchased by the social elite, as their high price tag limited the pool of buyers to only a few. As such, a total of 1155 examples of both models were created between 1946 and 1952.

This example is fitted with the Cotal gearbox.

Descriptions & pictures by conceptcarz & en.wheelsage & bonhams