2024 |
Amelia Island Auctions1948 Delahaye Type 175 GP Recreation
Selections From The Mullin Collection
SOLD $112,000
Estimate
$150,000 - $250,000| Without Reserve
Chassis
815001 (See Text)
Car Highlights
A Recreation of a Famed Delahaye Grand Prix Car
Desirable Combination of Three Carburetors and Pre-Selector Gearbox
Built as an Homage to the Ecurie Lutetia GP Racer
Features Factory-Style GP Coachwork
An Exciting Grand Prix-Style Car Evocative of Racing’s Golden Age
Technical Specs
4,455 CC OHV Inline 6-Cylinder Engine
Three Solex 40 AIP Sidedraft Carburetors
Estimated 165 BHP at 4,200 RPM
4-Speed Cotal Pre-Selector Gearbox
4-Wheel Lockheed Hydraulic Drum Brakes
Front Independent Dubonnet-Type Suspension
Rear De Dion Suspension with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs
Saleroom Addendum
Please note that this vehicle will require mechanical attention, including attention to the steering and braking systems, prior to any road use. Additionally, this vehicle is equipped with four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes, front independent suspension with a transverse leaf spring, and a rear live axle with semi-elliptical leaf springs; not Lockheed brakes, Dubonnet-type front suspension, or De Dion rear suspension as stated in the published description.
