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1938 Delahaye 135M Torpédo Roadster

Sold at Gooding Christie's on Aug. 17, 2024.

$2,095,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $1,900,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.

The car

Year
1938
Make and model
Delahaye 135
Generation
135 (1935 to 1954)
Chassis
49169
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 11 comparable sales, 361% over its top.

Middle half of sales$195,000 to $412,500
Median$265,000
Sales behind it11Likely

From 11 sales of the Delahaye 135 (1935 to 1954) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $195,000 and $412,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1937 Delahaye 135 Coupe des Alpes CabrioletGooding Christie's, Aug. 16, 2025Gooding Christie'sAug. 16, 2025$600,000
1935 Delahaye 135 Coupe des Alpes by Autobineau ProjectBring a Trailer, Jan. 15, 2026Bring a TrailerJan. 15, 2026$60,000
1946 Delahaye 135 M Cabriolet by GraberBroad Arrow, Aug. 14, 2026Broad ArrowAug. 14, 2026$260,000
1946 Delahaye 135 M Roadster by AbbottBroad Arrow, Aug. 14, 2026Broad ArrowAug. 14, 2026$335,000
1946 Delahaye 135 M Cabriolet by FranayRM Sotheby's, Feb. 28, 2025RM Sotheby'sFeb. 28, 2025$265,000
1947 Delahaye 135 M Coach by ChapronBroad Arrow, Aug. 14, 2026Broad ArrowAug. 14, 2026$158,482
1947 Delahaye 135M Henri Chapron CoupeMecum, May 16, 2025MecumMay 16, 2025$190,000
1947 Delahaye 135 M Roadster by GuilloréRM Sotheby's, Jan. 24, 2025RM Sotheby'sJan. 24, 2025$500,000