1939 Delahaye 148 L Cabriolet Mylord (Chapron)
- Colour
- Two-tone with darker contrasting beltline trim
Delahaye 148 L chassis 60819 is a rare coachbuilt cabriolet bodied by Henri Chapron of Paris, delivered in early 1939 to its first owner with Chapron body number 5975 in the Mylord cabriolet style and finished to Grand Luxe specification. Combining pontoon wings with a two-tone beltline and restrained chrome detailing, it exemplifies Chapron's celebrated sense of proportion. After an unverified mid-century gap, the car was restored by a French owner from 1975 and subsequently renovated in Lyon in the early 2000s.
Ownership
- —Auction saleEstimate €200,000 – €300,000
- 1939-03-01 →Factory deliveryJean Delormepartial documentation
Original commissioner of the Chapron cabriolet body; car was completed to Grand Luxe specification by late March 1939 on his order.
- 1975-10-02 →Acquisition unknownMr. Martinez of Ariègepartial documentation
Acquired the car after an unverified gap of several decades; undertook a restoration during his ownership.
- 2004 →Private saleCurrent consignorpartial documentation
Following acquisition, the car was dispatched to Alain Gallois in Lyon for renovation, repainting, and bumper replacement; workshop photographs form part of the history file.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1975Restoration
A restoration was carried out by Mr. Martinez following his acquisition of the car.
- 2004RestorationAlain Gallois
Following the current owner's acquisition, the car was renovated, repainted, and fitted with replacement bumpers.
Workshop located in Lyon; photographic documentation of the work is included in the car's history file.
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