1936 Delahaye Type 135 Competition Court Teardrop Coupe - $2.5m high bid

3557cc Inline 6-Cylinder. 4-Speed Manual. Coachwork by Figoni et Falaschi. Right-hand drive Lightweight “Goutte D'Eau” style coupe with sunroof. The only 1936 Delahaye Type 135 with headlamps integrated in between the front fenders. One of an estimated 30 Competition Court models built from 1935-37. The last of six short-wheelbase coupes built by Figoni et Falaschi in 1936 and one of three surviving examples.

The Competition Court was the ultimate Type 135 and only available as a homologation special to a very select group of loyal Delahaye customers. The Competition Court chassis option did not appear in any Delahaye literature and was sold as a bare chassis to be sent to a coachbuilder for a custom-built lightweight body Chassis No. 47242 was fitted with special competition components including a 4-speed manual transmission, outside-mounted rear springs, a low-mounted engine, oil cooler mounted below the radiator and racing-style fuel tank with dual fillers.

Estimate is $2.8m to $3.2m at Mecum.