135 M Cabriolet by Henri Chapron 1938 for sale

Delahaye 135 M Cabriolet by Henri Chapron from 1938. This also included successful participation in famous races such as the Grand Prix de Marseille, the Rallye Monte Carlo, and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. This 1938 automobile has an incredible power of 150 HP (110 KW) for its time. This proves its motorsport genes. It is combined with a 4-speed pre-selector transmission that shifts excellently. It has 4 forward and 4 reverse gears, by the way. (Which you better not try). The unparalleled elegance of the body was designed and built by the famous coachbuilder Henry Chapron. It is a Three Position Cabriolet (open, semi-open, closed) This automotive masterpiece was delivered to Argentina. In 1988 it came to Spain as a restoration project and received a very professional restoration, which is of course photo documented. Thanks to its elegance, this Delahaye has been frequently used at Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix races for driver presentations. Drivers like Nico Rosberg, Sebastian Vettel, or Pastor Maldonado have enjoyed it.