1946 Delage D8-120 Cabriolet Grand Luxe (Chapron coachwork)

Identity unconfirmed; paperwork suggests the completed car was sold to a buyer believed to be based in Egypt, though actual time spent there is uncertain.

New York-based photographer and automotive enthusiast; period photographs from the 1950s show the car outside Fina's Imported Motor Car Company in its original configuration.

Houston-based owner who commissioned a full restoration in two-tone maroon and black livery, with the folding roof modified to retract flush with the rear deck.

Pennsylvania-based owner who briefly held the car before passing it to a longtime client.

Assembled a curated collection of important Full Classics; this Delage was among the most significant pieces and was featured in Dennis Adler's book about the collection.

Reacquired the car from Dr. Murphy and restored it to its original blue and red color scheme before showing it again at Pebble Beach.

Located in Glen Cove, Long Island; kept the vehicle largely in storage for approximately fifteen years after acquiring it in the late 1960s.

Acquired the car via trade from Bedell in the late 1980s and subsequently sold it onward.

Late Los Angeles-based collector who conducted a two-year restoration toward greater originality, including reinstalling the original rear seating; maintained the car within a small private collection.

Current custodian as part of a distinguished Florida collection; had carburetor rebuilt and minor interior work completed by Vantage Motorworks, with invoices on file.

Delahaye correspondence indicates the car was intended for display at this show, but it is thought the vehicle was not actually exhibited there.

Entered by Alfredo Brener following his maroon and black restoration; received a class prize rather than a class win.

Shown by Jerome Sauls after he returned the car to its blue and red livery; took the class victory on this occasion.

Entered as part of a Delage centenary celebration featuring many notable examples of the marque; the Most Elegant Convertible award is considered a particularly prestigious prize.

Coachwork construction by Henri Chapron completed; the body-building process extended from 1946 to 1948, resulting in the finished Cabriolet Grand Luxe in Valentine Capri Blue and Ruby Red with red leather trim.

Build documentation and Delahaye correspondence are retained in the history file.

Car returned to its original blue and red colour livery following reacquisition; scope focused on reversing the cosmetic changes of the prior restoration.

Carried out under the direction of Jerome Sauls after repurchasing the car from Dr. Murphy.

Full restoration in a two-tone maroon and black scheme; the convertible top mechanism was reworked so that it retracts and disappears behind the rear deck.

Commissioned by Alfredo Brener; completed prior to the 1995 Pebble Beach appearance.

Two-year comprehensive restoration aimed at greater historical accuracy, including refitting the original rear seat that had been removed during the Brener-era rebuild. Invoices from this work are on file.

Commissioned by Tony Vincent; completed prior to the 2005 Pebble Beach appearance.

Carburetor rebuilt and minor interior enhancements carried out; supporting invoices are included in the documentation file.

Undertaken during the current Florida-based ownership.