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1930 Delage D8 C Cabriolet by Chapron

Sold at RM Sotheby's on Aug. 15, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$168,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $150,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.

The car

Year
1930
Make and model
Delage D8
Generation
D8 (1929 to 1940)
Chassis
34738
Condition
Concours (1)Likely

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

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 3 comparable sales, 533% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$950,000 to $3,137,500
Median$1,025,000
Sales behind it3Likely

From 3 sales of the Delage D8 (1929 to 1940) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $950,000 and $3,137,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1937 Delage D8-120 S Aerodynamic Coupe by PourtoutRM Sotheby's, Aug. 15, 2026RM Sotheby'sAug. 15, 2026$5,250,000
1939 Delage D8-120 S Coupe by Letourneur et MarchandRM Sotheby's, Aug. 15, 2026RM Sotheby'sAug. 15, 2026$1,025,000
1939 Delage D8-120 Cabriolet Grand Luxe by ChapronRM Sotheby's, Aug. 16, 2025RM Sotheby'sAug. 16, 2025$875,000