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Delahaye 135 CS Le Mans Replica (1935) in very good conditions.

-Original Delahaye 135 chassis and mechanics.
-Body replica of the Le Mans cars
-Restoration just finished
-A pleasure to drive, fast and reliable

HISTORY OF THE MODEL
The Delahaye management instructed their recently appointed chief engineer, Jean François, to design a range of cars for the 1933 Paris Salon incorporating the latest technical features. The new cars were the 2.1-litre, four-cylinder Type 134 of 112" wheelbase and a 3.2 litre six cylinder type 135 of 124" wheelbase. These were the first Delahayes with independent front suspension, which was mounted on a new chassis of welded construction incorporating box-section side members with cross members, central tube and floorpan providing excellent torsional rigidity. The Type 134 engine shared its 107mm stroke with the 3.2 litre six which, although designed for car use, had first appeared in a Delahaye commercial vehicle. Equipped with triple Solex carburettors, the 3.2-litre, six-cylinder, overhead-valve unit produced 113bhp.

To promote the new image Delahaye started a competition program competing in major rallies with special cars using the six cylinder engine in the four cylinder chassis and breaking records at Montlhery, where a monoplace saloon broke all international class records up to 10,000 kilometres

A 3.2-litre Type 135 finished 5th at Le Mans in 1935 but for other events with looser regulations Delahaye had used a non standard 84mm bore engine of 3.6 litres and for 1936 it became available on production cars. Cars fitted with the 3.6 litre engine were thenceforth known as "Competition" Delahayes.

For 1936 the formula for Grands Prix in France was for sports cars and with the backing of millionaire Lucy Schell Delahaye decided to compete strongly at the highest level and Francois designed a purpose built sports racing car. A new shorter and lower chassis was used with a narrowed and lightened rear axle with stronger flanged axle shafts, special steel brake drums lightened crankshaft and cylinder block and a new cylinder head and camshaft which changed the order of the ports. Triple Solex 44HD racing carburetters were used and the exhaust manifold was fabricated with six branches. The steering box and column were lightened and given a higher ratio. The 4 speed gearbox featured an attractive remote control. They were bodied in lightweight alloy and not only were very functional but also graceful, aerodynamic and reliable.

It is believed that only 14 short-wheelbase Delahaye 135 Speciales were built, of which fewer than ten remain today.

With 160bhp and an all up weight of 18cwt, the new 3.6-litre Type 135S was soon making a name for itself, taking 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th places in the 1936 French Grand Prix and winning the Monte Carlo Rally in 1937 and Le Mans 24-Hour Race outright in 1938. Prince Bira won the 1938 Donington 12-Hour Sports Car Race in Prince Chula's example and the same car owned by Rob Walker won the Brooklands' 'fastest road car in England' race against formidable opposition.

THE MOTORCAR OFFERED
This Delahaye 135 replica of a Le Mans Model S was constructed over many years by a workshop in Argentina, following the plans of an original unit. All mechanical components are correct Delahaye, including the engine with 135 MS specifications with the three big and beautiful Solex carburettors. The car was brought to Spain some 20 years ago by a professional dealer who liked it so much that retained it for personal use, until it was sold to the current owner 3 years ago.  Following the car's purchase, the current owner found that he could not fit in it comfortably; so he carried a complete restoration-modification of great expense in order to make it more comfortable, including the modification of the floors and the lengthening of the cockpit space. The car is currently registered as Historic Vehicle in Spain, with all documents up to date and valid ITV. 

BODYWORK
It has been totally restored and repainted in a beautiful light "Competition French blue", as it previously was dark blue. It is in very good conditions, with some very small signs of use. In the recent restoration the wings supports have been modified in order to make them easily removable. The aim was to convert the car easily to "siluro" mode in case of racing use.

INTERIOR
Has been recently reupholstered in high quality black leather. The original steering wheel is included, but was fitted a more modern and small steering wheel in order to create more room for the legs. 

MECHANICS
The car is very good mechanical condition, with its valid ITV (Spanish MOT-TUV), and ready to be used in open roads. All is original conform a 135 MS car, and has been totally overhauled by renowned prewar car specialist Ignacio Pueche from Madrid.

CONCLUSION
It is not only a very stylish and eye-catching vehicle; the Delahaye 135 is a mythical model which furthermore is one of the most useable, reliable and fast prewar cars of all times according to all prewar car enthusiast circles. 

The car is located in Madrid, Spain. 

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Located in: Spain - with Spanish registration - 5000 km - 2 - Very good condition: minimal signs of wear

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