This car won four European Grands Prix races in 1927, and won Delage the title "World Champion of Car Builders" that same year. The 110 ... Delage D8; Delage D8 S (8 cyl, 4,061 cc) Delage D8-105; Delage DI 12 (4 cyl) Delage D8 120; Delage D6 70 (6 cyl) Production volumes. [10] The high-performance DMS had hotter cam, twin valve springs, and other improvements. 1930 saw the launch of the 6-cylinder Delage D6 which would form the mainstay of the manufacturer's passenger car range until 1954. [8], In 1923, a hillclimb car with DI chassis, larger wheels and tires, and 5,107 cc (311.6 cu in) (85 by 150 mm (3.3 by 5.9 in)) CO block (with three Zenith carburetors) was produced. The commercial and financial situation of the firm was badly shaken. Delage is a French luxury automobile and racecar company founded in 1905 by Louis Delage in Levallois-Perret near Paris; it was acquired by Delahaye in 1935 and ceased operation in 1953. 1938 Delage D8 brochure. Works driver Paul Bablotwon, at an average 55.2 mph (88.8 km/h), with a 1m 11s over Boillot… That year, racing success returned: Delage won the Grand Prix des Voiturettes held 6 July. Lot 225. details. [15] There were also personal problems involving his marriage which necessitated a rearrangement of Delage's personal finances, although in the event it was the sale of his expensive home in the Champs-Élysées that reduced the pressure on his finances if only in the short term.[15]. Nevertheless, these were difficult times for luxury auto-makers in France and by now the company's registered head office was the same as that for Delahaye: production statistics from the period group Delage and Delahaye together. Delage Automobiles has joined forces with racing driver Jacques Villeneuve as the development driver for the future production model. In 1914, Delage emphasized its focus on competition by creating the type O Lyon Grand Prix, while at the same time moving towards the luxury car market with 6 cylinders of a large class. By 1912, 350 workers were producing over 1000 cars annually, and offered four- and six-cylinder sidevalve engines.[6]. Watney had taken control as president of SAFAD, but he was a British national and in June 1940 he was obliged to leave Paris as the German Army arrived. On 20 April 1935 the factory in Courbevoie went into voluntary liquidation. [6] These good results contributed to total sales exceeding 300 cars for the year. [13] The 110 hp (82 kW; 110 PS) car, driven by Thomas, fell out of the French Grand Prix in 1923, but went on to perform well for the bulk of the 1923 and 1924 season. The two were remarkably similar, both being six-light four-door cars with conservative 1930s style shapes. This is a Henri Chapron blueprint, text only specification brochure & black and white drawing. [23][24] After Delage production was subsumed into the Delahaye operation, approximately another 2,000 Delage badged cars were manufactured between 1935 and 1940. [15] It was at this time that he also entered into negotiations with Peugeot about using their dealership and service network. 1927 Delage 15-S-8 Grand Prix Car GB GBP 1750 1934 Delage D6-11 - S US P.O.R 1931 Delage D8 - Roadster NL EUR 260000 1928 Delage DMS - Roadster by James Young CZ P.O.R 1930 Delage D8 - L (Limousine by Letourneur & Marchand) CZ P.O.R 1937 Delage D6-70 - … Grand Prix. Founded in 1905 by Louis Delage, the company had commenced production with a single-cylinder De Dion-engined runabout and within a few years was offering multi-cylinder designs. The most famous were the DE and DI: 4 cylinders of about 2 liters and 11 hp. Annonce Voiture de collection à vendre Delage was a French luxury automobile and racing car company founded in 1905 by Louis Delage in Levallois-Perret near Paris. This car won the 1924 European Grand Prix in Lyon and the 1925 Grand Prix of ACF Montlhéry. The company is known for their success in motorsport racing during the 1920s with cars such as Delage 2 LCV which won the 1924 European Grand Prix in Lyon and the 1925 Grand Prix of ACF Montlhéry. It measures 5.5x 8.25″ (14x21cm) folded. Its first location was on the Rue Cormeilles in Levallois-Perret. Buyers' Premium and Charges for Motor Cars - Buyer's Premium Rates15% of the Hammer PriceTVA at the current rate of 20% will be added to the Buyer's Premium and charges. [citation needed] A Delage 155 B won the first Grand Prix of Great-Britain in 1926, driven by Louis Wagner and Robert Senechal. [19] In 1953 Delage production ended. Delage was a French luxury automobile company founded in 1905 by Louis Delage in Levallois-Perret near Paris, France and disappeared in 1953 (acquired by Delahaye in 1935). During their years of independence, Delage made almost 40,000 cars at their workshops in Levallois and Courbevoie. The publicity value of racing was recognised right from the start, a Delage winning the Coupe Des Voiturettes as early as 1908 and Louis himself taking the 1911 Coupe de l'Auto. The DM evolved into the DMS and DML, equipped with a 6-cylinder 3-liter engine designed by Maurice Gaultier. The Grand Prix 'eight' was an engineering work of art, complete with sophisticated dual overhead camshafts. The following year saw the creation of advanced bodywork. It was offered in three wheelbases, "S" or "C" at 130 in (3,300 mm), "N" at 140 in (3,600 mm), and "L" at 143 in (3,600 mm), all powered by a 4,061 cc (247.8 cu in) (77 by 109 mm (3.0 by 4.3 in)) straight eight,[14] making it capable of 85 mph (137 km/h). The show starts today, till 19... Delage D6 is displayed ahead of a sale of vintage cars by Bonhams auction house, at Le Grand Palais on February 5, 2014 in Paris, France. The five-speed gearbox gave a top speed of 60 mph (97 km/h), and the four voiturettes each carried 26 imp gal (120 l; 31 US gal), as the factory planned for a no-stop race. [9] A 1925 car had a 5,954 cc (363.3 cu in) (95 by 140 mm (3.7 by 5.5 in)) six, again using the GL block, with four valves per cylinder and twin overhead cams. Faute d'avoir informé Maëlle Fontaine, [email protected] ou (0)6 66 01 91 03, JEUDI 6 FEVRIER 2020 AVANT 22h, votre véhicule sera transféré dans un garage le soir même, à vos frais. The 4061cc engine featured an overhead centrally positioned camshaft and a listed maximum output of 102 hp (76 kW) at 3,500 rpm for the “D8 Normale” and 120 hp (89 kW) in … 1934 Delage D8 - 15 Cabriolet Chapron . [3] This event, six laps of the 47.74 mi (76.83 km) Dieppe Grand Prix circuit, saw 47 starters. [10] The car was destroyed by fire at the Phoenix Park meet in 1934. The last models to emerge from the factory in Courbevoie were the types D6-65, D8-85 and D8-105, designed by engineer Michelat. Founded in 1905 by Louis Delage, the company had commenced production with a single-cylinder De Dion-engined runabout and within a few years was offering multi-cylinder designs. [6], Delage converted to four-cylinder engines in 1909, at first provided by De Dion and Edouard Ballot; shortly, the company were producing their own sidevalve fours, too. [3] Seven days of regularity trials decided the entrants, and one of the two 9 hp (6.7 kW; 9.1 PS) Delage specials[4] was wrecked in the rain on the fifth; nevertheless, Ménard, the other works driver, came second in the event, behind a Sizaire-Naudin. The Delage D12 has been voted "most beautiful car in the world" (best Design) by the jury of the Automobile Awards 2020/2021.[22]. [21] It will be produced in France like all Delages. By Dennis Gray and Peter Giddings | Photos by Dennis Gray This 1926 Delage Grand Prix 15-S-8, better known as Dick Seaman’s “Black Delage”, is now … It was joined by the DO with a 3-liter four.[8]. The first of Delage's 4.0-liter, 105-horsepower ohv straight-eight passenger cars debuted at the 1929 Paris Salon. The Delage D8-100 was a long-wheel base version of the short-wheelbase D8-120. This union created the 4-cylinder DI 12 and the D8 120, and also the 6-cylinder D6 70. Buyers' Premium and Charges for Automobilia - Buyers Premium Rates27.5% up to €3,000, 25% from €3,001 up to 400,000 of hammer price, 20% from 400,001 up to 4,000,000 of hammer price, 13,9% thereafter, Avis Délivrance, transport et gardiennage des lots, Tous les véhicules devront être retirés au Grand Palais le vendredi 7 février 2020 impérativement avant 15h. The D8 series eight cylinder engine developed by Maurice Gaultier became the best engine of all Delage models. The D8 would bring Delage’s standing amongst road automobile builders into line with its vaunted reputation in racing and its expensive victory in the 1927 European World Championship with the jewel-like 1,500-cubic centimetre, dual overhead-camshaft, eight-cylinder Grand Prix racing car. If you are interested in consigning in future auctions, please contact the specialist department. This is the very first Delage GP Car made which makes her about as rare as they come. [23][26], 1905-1953 French automotive brand manufacturer. [8] The CO2 completed the Paris-Nice run in 16 hours, an average of 67 km/h (42 mph). The D8 was Louis Delage’s pièce de résistance, the work of chief engineer Maurice Gualtier. [8] Thomas would set the land speed record at Arpajon in this car, at a speed of 143.24 mph (230.52 km/h), in 1924. Delage's Grand Prix effort saw a Plancton-designed 1,984 cc (121.1 cu in) (51.3 by 80 mm (2.02 by 3.15 in)) four overhead cam V12. [18] At the 1947 Paris Motor Show only a single model was exhibited as the business focused on its six-cylinder 3-litre Delage D6[18] which in most respects will have been familiar to anyone who had known the 3-litre Delages of the 1930s. and cookie policies for more information. All three Delages finished this time, Thomas the quickest of the two-cylinder cars, while the team also took home the regularity prize. [10] With supercharger added in 1925, bringing output to 195 hp (145 kW; 198 PS), it won at Montlhéry and Lasarte,[10] proving as fast as the Alfa Romeo P2, but rarely racing it directly. Find great deals on eBay for delage and delage bag. Delage also offered a sports version, the D8S. In its day, the Delage D8 was the only French car that could be mentioned in the same breath as the 32CV Hispano-Suiza in terms of elegance and engineering excellence. [3], In 1908, the success enabled the development of the factory and entry into more Grand Prix races. In 1929, Delage launched its crowning engineering achievement, the D8 model designed by Maurice Gaultier. [6] Production of passenger cars virtually stopped, with the exception of some fabrication for the Army. Delage entered the 1911 Coupe de l'Auto at Boulogne with a 50 hp (37 kW; 51 PS) 2,996 cc (182.8 cu in) (80 by 149 mm (3.1 by 5.9 in)) four with two 60 mm (2.4 in)-diameter bellcrank-operated valves per cylinder controlled by camshafts in the crankcase. Auto Retro. It measures 20x13cm and is in good condition but with original punched holes. Delage produced at least two types of racing aero-engine during the early 1930s. Automobile. Unfortunately, as the Delage range of cars was becoming larger and more expensive, so the world's economy was failing. Only 30 units of the Delage D12 will be produced and sold at a price tag of 2 million Euros per car. [23][25] With the post-war resumption of passenger car production, 330 Delage cars appear to have been produced by Delahaye between 1946 and 1953. Grand Prix Cars - Delage 15 S8 Louis Delage was born in 1874 in Cognac, south of France. 1939 Delage D6 - 70 Three-Position Drophead Coupe . THIS AFFECTS THE BIDDERS LEGAL RIGHTS. 1924 Delage price list. Always passionate about racing, Louis Delage designed an 8-cylinder 1500 cc, the type 15 S 8. Unfortunately the aircraft crashed during qualification trials for the race on 12 May 1933. [10] Driven by Divo, it broke the Mont Ventoux course record in its debut. When the war concluded, Delage moved away from small cars and made its reputation with larger cars. Hull, p.520, says 4,050 cc (247 cu in) which is belied by the quoted cylinder dimensions. [6], In 1913, the new type Y set the fastest lap time at the French Grand Prix at Le Mans, and in 1914, this same car won the 1914 Indianapolis 500 with René Thomas at the wheel. They produced some of the history's fastest race cars and the first V12 racing engine. In 1951 the combined production figure for the two brands slumped to 77: in 1952 it was down to 41. In 1950 Delahaye produced 235 cars which will have included a significant number of Delages. [16] In any event, since the outbreak of the war Delage had been largely inactive, although they did undertake work on a project to replace the six-cylinder engine of the Hotchkiss H39 tank with the more powerful 8-cylinder unit from the Delage D8 120.[16]. [15] These negotiations went nowhere, and discussions with other possible partners/rescuers also came to nothing. In the 1920s the company became a major force in Grand Prix racing, and in 1924 set a new World Land Speed Record mark with a 10.7-litre V12. It was powered by a one-cylinder De Dion-Bouton of 4.5 or 9 hp (3.4 or 6.7 kW; 4.6 or 9.1 PS). Hull, p.520, says 1995cc, which is belied by the cylinder dimensions. [19] Louis Delâge himself, who had lived in poverty and quasi-monastic isolation since bankruptcy in 1935 had enforced the transfer of his company to Delahaye,[10] died in December 1947, and during the next few years any residual autonomy that the business had enjoyed disappeared. The 4.3-liter eight-cylinder engine was capable of producing nearly 100 horsepower in unmodified guise. Frais administratif et d'enlèvement depuis Le Grand Palais:€575+ TVA par automobileFrais de stockage à partir de vendredi 7 février 2020:€50 + TVA par automobile et par jour, Notice Collections, transport and storage, All vehicles must be collected from the Grand Palais by 3pm Friday 7 February 2020.In the absence of customer instructions received by Maëlle Fontaine, [email protected] or + 33 (0)6 66 01 91 03 BY 10PM ON THE DAY OF SALE THURSDAY 6 FEBRUARY, all vehicles will be removed to a temporary storage facility near Paris by the logistics company CARS Europe at your expense and risk.Administration and uplift from Le Grand Palais:€575 + TVA per motor carStorage charges from Friday 7 February 2020:€50 + TVA per motor car per day. If you have queries about lots purchased in this auction, please contact customer services. The Brand has a succesfull racing career for a few years. [10] At the bottom of the range was a 1.5-liter four that lasted until 1936. First up was the CO, with a 4,524 cc (276.1 cu in) (80 by 150 mm (3.1 by 5.9 in)) fixed-head sidevalve six producing 20 hp. Underlining the seriousness of Delage's Grand Prix campaign, the company fielded three 15 S8s for every race. The Delage D8-100 was a long-wheel base version of the short-wheelbase D8-120. 1936 Delage D6-70 3L. Old Cars Cycle Kart. Road test of a 1926/1927 Delage Grand Prix car after restoration. His father was the assistant station master in town. However, the Great Depression of the 1930s took its toll and in 1935 the company went into voluntary liquidation. [6], After an increase in sales, the existing facilities were too small, so in 1910 the factory moved to a new facility at 138 Boulevard de Verdun,[6] Courbevoie. Delage also attempted to compete with Hispano-Suiza, with the GL of 30 hp and 5954 cc, with some success. [3] Delage initially produced parts for Helbé, with the De Dion-Bouton engine and chassis assembled by Helbé; Delage added only the body. Estimate $500,000 - $600,000 (unsold) Bonhams - The Amelia Island Auction, Amelia Island, USA . The car was presented at private events in Los Angeles and Orange County in California in December 2019, then in Monaco in September 2020, Geneva in November 2020 and Dubai in December 2020. The new Delage planned for this project is called the Delage D12. The production of cars continued with the DI and the DI S SS. Something else the two had in common was unexpectedly narrow rear doors, enforced by the combination of a long body, a long rear overhang and a relatively short wheelbase provided by the D6 chassis. Both the CO and DO were replaced in 1922. In 1932 Delage introduced the type D6-11 (6-cylinder 2101 cc), and two years later the new eight-cylinder Delage, type D8-15 (2768 cc). At the new car's debut in the Spanish Grand Prix, the cars finished in second, fourth and sixth among strong competition from Bugatti and Talbot. Annonce Voiture de collection à vendre 1935 Delage D8S Cabriolet SpecialCoachwork by Henri ChapronChassis no. See more ideas about antique cars, classic cars, vintage cars. details. The car was offered with bodies by firms such as Chapron, Letourner & Marchand and Guilloré. [16] Watney stayed in France, at his villa in Beaulieu, until the end of 1942 after the Germans had completed their occupation, but already in December 1940 the presidency of the SAFAD business had passed directly into the control of Delahaye. One was de Dion powered, the other Aster-engined; it is unclear from Hull which was involved in this crash. [10], The junior D6s shared Delahaye front suspension design, but had hydraulic rather than Delahaye cable-actuated brakes, also shared the Cotal gearbox with the D8. Delage's Grand Prix effort saw a Plancton-designed 1,984 cc (121.1 cu in) (51.3 by 80 mm (2.02 by 3.15 in)) four overhead cam V12. The 12-cylinder DH (10,5 liters) of 1924 beat the world speed record on the highway, at 230 km/h (143 mph). The Delage D8 was an eight-cylinder luxury car produced by Delage between 1929 and 1940. The first ever British Grand Prix, held in 1926, was won by the French team of Louis Wagner and Robert Sénéchal driving a Delage 155B. It helped the company achieve its world renown during the 1930s. We use cookies to remember choices you make on functionality and personal features to enhance your experience to our site. Coachwork by Henri Chapron Chassis no. A variety of coupe and cabriolet bodied D6s were produced. delage d8 ss classic 1930s car - delage automobile stock pictures, royalty-free photos & images. The D8 was the pinnacle of the marque. The Delage range was further complicated in 1932 by the advent of a new series of short-stroke models, the first of which, the Delage D6-11, had an almost square 2.1-litre 6-cylinder unit, with the Delage D8’s valve gear, independent transverse front suspension and a silent-third gearbox. With a four-liter, five-main-bearing straight-eight, it made 105 bhp and was possessed of a smoothness and silence that put it in Hispano territory, rivaling Bentley. Delage's Grand Prix effort saw a Plancton-designed 1,984 cc (121.1 cu in) (51.3 by 80 mm (2.02 by 3.15 in)) four overhead cam V12. Go Kart. details. Throughout the mid 1920s, Delage vehicles dominated racing, with Benoist winning the British, French, Spanish and Italian Grand Prix races. Founded in 1905 by Louis Delage, the company had commenced production with a single-cylinder De Dion … By continuing to use our site you consent to the use of cookies. "Delage: Speed and Elegance in the French Tradition", in Ward, Ian, executive editor. 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For information and estimates on domestic and international shipping as well as export licenses please contact Bonhams Shipping Department. The transverse leaf and wishbone independent front suspension was licensed by Studebaker for their cars. Works driver Paul Bablot won, at an average 55.2 mph (88.8 km/h), with a 1m 11s over Boillot's Peugeot, followed home by Thomas in a second Delage; Delage also took the team prize. The Delage 12 CED was fitted to the Kellner-Béchereau 28VD racing aircraft, intended to compete in the 1933 Coupe Deutsch de la Meurthe air race. [6] While quick, they proved unreliable; only one finished, Duray's, in eighth.[6]. This new chassis was the sensation of the Paris Salon with its smooth and silent 4.1 liter overhead-valve straight-eight engine and a strong X-braced structure with servo-assisted braking. ALL BIDDERS MUST AGREE THAT THEY HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD BONHAMS' CONDITIONS OF SALE AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM, AND AGREE TO PAY THE BUYER'S PREMIUM AND ANY OTHER CHARGES MENTIONED IN THE NOTICE TO BIDDERS. [6] On the day, Bablot's Delage proved the fastest car in the field, turning in a lap at 76.6 mph (123.3 km/h), but Guyot fell out of the lead with a puncture, and the race went to Peugeot, while the Delages were fourth and fifth. French Classic Classic Cars Vintage Cars Antique Cars Automobile All Cars Luxury Cars Vintage Antiques Full History. The D6/70 of 1936 was powered by a 2,729 cc (166.5 cu in) (80 by 90.5 mm (3.15 by 3.56 in)) six, the 1938 D6/75 a 2.8-liter six, and the postwar D8/3L Olympic a 3-liter six. [10], This car was supplanted in 1926 by a Lory-designed supercharged 1.5-liter twincam straight eight of 170 hp (130 kW; 170 PS); capable of 130 mph (210 km/h), it was the company's last Grand Prix entrant.[10]. Up to World War 2 the Delage company’s offerings were the 2.7-litre Delage D6-70 and the 4.3-litre 8-cylinder Delage D8-100 and Delage D8-120. 7 March, 2019 . This original 4 page price list features the GL, 30 CV & 11 CV. [6], Delage moved up to Grand Prix racing in 1912, with a Léon Michelat-designed car powered by a four-valve 6,235 cc (380.5 cu in) (105 by 180 mm (4.1 by 7.1 in)) four-cylinder of 118 hp (88 kW; 120 PS), coupled again to a five-speed gearbox and fitted this time with 43 imp gal (200 l; 52 US gal). [10] Delage followed in 1932 with the Grand Sport, on a 123 in (3,100 mm) 130 in (3,300 mm) in 1934) wheelbase, capable of 100 mph (160 km/h). [6] Three cars were built for the 569 mi (916 km) Amiens Grand Prix, though only two, Bablot's and Guyot's, actually entered. Delage D8-120 1928 painting of Albert Divo taking on the banking at Montlhery in a Delage torpedo In its day, the Delage D8 was the only French car that could be mentioned in the same breath as the 32CV Hispano-Suiza in terms of elegance and engineering excellence. [10], Delage entered the 1911 Coupe de l'Auto at Boulogne with a 50 hp (37 kW; 51 PS) 2,996 cc (182.8 cu in) (80 by 149 mm (3.1 by 5.9 in)) four with two 60 mm (2.4 in)-diameter bellcrank-operated valves per cylinder controlled by camshafts in the crankcase. Despite the complexity of the engine, the racers were fairly reliable from the get-go. This auction is now finished. French Classic Classic Cars Vintage Cars Antique Cars French Beauty Art Deco Era France Love Car Old Cars. Hull, p.517. During their years of independence, Delage made almost 40,000 cars at their workshops in Levallois and Courbevoie. But Louis Delage would not admit defeat, and with the help of a businessman called Walter Watney created the Société Nouvelle des Automobiles Delage (SAFAD), to market Delage cars, assembled from production Delahayes. [10] A DR, with a choice of 2.2- and 2.5-liter sidevalve engines, also briefly appeared. Thomas, Guyot, and Duray returned[when?] Mar 2, 2018 - Explore Gordon Rogers's board "Delage...Perfection then, perfection now!" In its day, the Delage D8 was the only French car which could be mentioned in the same breath as the 32CV Hispano-Suiza in terms of elegance and engineering excellence, while the Delage factory at Courbevoie was the most modern in the French industry, equipped with the finest tools that money could buy. [8] Delage scored successes at La Turbie and Mont Ventoux. [7] The CO plans had been drawn up during the conflict; this was the first passenger car with front brakes. [17] The second engine type, the Delage 12 GV, remains a mystery, with very little information available. 1938 Delage D8 120 Aerodynamic Coupe #evlear #cars #delage #d8120 #aerodynamic #coupe #classic. During the First World War, Delage produced munitions. A 10.6-liter Delage V-12 set the world land speed record in 1923 at 143.309 mph, and the jewel-like 1.5-liter dohc supercharged straight eights won every major 1927 Grand Prix race. The chassis number range runs from 1 in 1905 to 39,100 in 1935. [8] At the other end of the scale, the GL (Grand Luxe), also known as the 40/50, replaced the CO2, being fitted with a magneto-fired 5,344 cc (326.1 cu in) (90 by 140 mm (3.5 by 5.5 in)) overhead cam six. These period items are from the Ronald Yallop archive. This lot has been removed from the website, please contact customer services for more information. Estimate €80,000 - €120,000 (unsold) Osenat - Automobiles de Collection, Fontainebleau, France . Inexpensive pressed-steel saloon bodywork was used and the Delage car sold for £595. All had hydraulic brakes, Cotal gearboxes and ifs, and the Delage D6-70 could be bought in England for £695. Hull, Peter. [8] The CO became the CO2, which changed to an overhead valve twin-plug head, producing 88 hp (66 kW; 89 PS), while the DO was supplanted by the DE with a 2,117 cc (129.2 cu in) (72 by 130 mm (2.8 by 5.1 in)) sidevalve four and, unusual in a production car even in this era, four-wheel brakes. By 1930s, Delage shifted its focus into producing luxury automobiles including Delage … 39332, Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais, I have read, understood and agree to Bonhams. As he had done on the track, Delage was eager to take on the very best, so the new 'D8' was introduced as a serious competitor for the likes Rolls-Royce and Hispano Suiza. But the Delage factories were running full support for the war effort. privacy [20] Tapie becomes president of Delage Automobiles. [8] Some of the DISes were bodied by Kelsch. Victories at the Grand Prix du Mans and the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race were achieved prior to WWI. Available only on the short, 130-in. Old Race Cars . Indeed, in its day, the Delage D8 was the only French car which could be mentioned in the same breath as the 32CV Hispano-Suiza in terms of elegance and engineering excellence, while the Delage factory at Courbevoie was the most modern in the French industry, equipped with the finest tools that money could buy. Picture taken 10 February 2006 in Paris of a Delage D8-120S of 1937, during the Retromobile auto fair in Paris. [6] The five-speed gearbox gave a top speed of 60 mph (97 km/h), and the four voiturettes each carried 26 imp gal (120 l; 31 US gal), as the factory planned for a no-stop race. On 7 November 2019, the association "Les Amis de Delage", created in 1956 and owner of the Delage brand, announced the re-founding of the company Delage Automobiles. The next year, the new 14 hp (10 kW; 14 PS) DI also switched to OHV with a 2,121 cc (129.4 cu in) (75 by 120 mm (3.0 by 4.7 in)) four, fitted with magneto ignition and thermosyphon cooling; all had four-speed gearboxes and Zenith carburettors. [8], In 1926, Delage introduced the DM, with a 3,182 cc (194.2 cu in) (75 by 120 mm (3.0 by 4.7 in)) six, which made it emblematic of the era for the marque. On 7 November 2019, at the Lyon Époqu'auto show, Les Amis de Delage and entrepreneur Laurent Tapie, son of Bernard Tapie, announced that they had signed an agreement for relaunch the Delage Automobiles brand. These two models, equipped with independent front wheel suspension did not increase sale figures. In 1923 Louis Delage returned to competition with the innovative 12-cylinder 2-liter type 2 LCV. [6] At the French Grand Prix, Delage put Bablot first, Guyot second, ahead of Pilette's 1908 Mercedes GP car, Salzer in a Mercedes,[12] with Duray coming in fifth in the third Delage. Amazing Cars. 39332,In its day, the Delage D8 was the only French car that could be mentioned in the same breath as the 32CV Hispano-Suiza in terms of elegance and engineering excellence. Founded in 1905 by Louis Delage, the company had commenced production with a single-cylinder De Dion-engined runabout and within a few years was offering multi-cylinder designs. [10], The 1924 and 1925 DIS, with a 117 in (3,000 mm) wheelbase, switched from Rolls-Royce-type locking wheel hubs to Rudge knock-ons, better cam, and bigger valves, while the 1925 and 1926 DISS on the same wheelbase. [10], But the backlash of the economic crisis of 1929 arrived and manufacturers of luxury cars all over the world suffered from poor sales.

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