1936 Delage D6-70 Cabriolet Mylord by Figoni et Falaschi
- Engine
- 2.7L inline-six with inverted Solex carburettor, 90 bhp
- Colour
- Off-white and burgundy two-tone
A 1936 Delage D6-70 Cabriolet Mylord bodied by Parisian coachbuilders Figoni et Falaschi, chassis 50714 features the marque's characteristic sweeping wing lines and three-position convertible hood. Powered by a modified 2,729 cc Delahaye-derived six-cylinder engine paired with a Cotal electromagnetic gearbox, it is considered among the finest Delages of the pre-war era. The car has appeared in concours events, a Paris-Deauville rally, and the 1988 French film alongside Jean-Paul Belmondo.
Ownership
- —Auction saleEstimate £125,000 – £150,000
- 1936-08-24 →Factory deliveryUnnamed ownerpartial documentation
Vehicle first registered on this date; no named initial owner is given in the prose.
Competition
- —Paris-Deauville Rally
Event organized by Club de l'Auto; exact year or years of participation not specified.
- —Concours d'Elegance, Aix les BainsAward winner
One of several concours appearances in recent history; precise date not provided.
- —Concours d'Elegance, Aix en ProvenceAward winner
One of several concours appearances in recent history; precise date not provided.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Restoration
The car was refinished in its current scheme of off-white and burgundy, with polished aluminium wheels fitted with whitewall tyres and chrome detailing throughout.
Date of restoration unspecified; the current condition is described as showing careful use rather than deterioration, with no corrosion and sound fabric and paint.
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