1936 Delahaye 135 S Cabriolet Is One Of The World’s Greatest Race Cars

May 19, 2009
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The beautifully restored 1936 Delahaye 135 S Cabriolet was a sight to behold during the 2006 Pebble beach Concours d’Elegance joining other elegant Delahaye models. Feast your eyes on this Cabriolet because it is one of the only 14 race cars that hold the title to being the world’s greatest. The same chassis emerged as winner during the 1938 LeMans race.

The 1936 Delahaye 135 S Cabriolet with chassis number 46809 is a product of Joseph Figoni’s craftsmanship. Designed after a drop of water, this Cabriolet had the undeniably attractive  aerodynamic fluid shape that characterized Figoni’s automobiles. Along with the Delahaye 135 S chassis and engine designed by Jean Francois, the lightweight…