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Highlights
- Desirable luxury cabriolet, renowned for its excellent quality and sound engineering
- A beautifully preserved example coming from over half a century of single-family ownership
- Recently passed Danish technical inspection with no issues or advisories
- Inspected and serviced in November 2023
- The vendor reports that it drives “like a modern car”, perhaps amongst the most usable pre-war vehicles on the market
The Appeal
The issue of usability hampers many a pre-war car. Nearing or in some cases having already surpassed their hundredth birthdays, these early vehicles often see little use on today’s roads, however, that doesn’t always have to be so. The vendor states that this 1939 Delage D6/75 3L drives “like a modern car” and so is amongst the most usable pre-war vehicles on the market.
Revered in period for their enviable build quality and sound engineering, Delage made some of the finest cars of their era and we’re delighted to present this fantastic example which features handsome cabriolet bodywork. Coming from over fifty years of single-family ownership, we’re informed that this Delage has seen regular use and a great deal of maintenance.
It recently passed technical inspection without issue and was serviced in November 2023. If you’re looking for a capable pre-war open tourer that’s ready to go, you’ve come to the right place.
The History and Paperwork
- We’re informed that the Delage spent more than fifty years in the ownership of one Family
- Road registered in Denmark
- 99,516 kilometres indicated, although we’re unable to verify this figure for a car of this vintage
- The vendor, an established classic car specialist has carried out an extensive inspection and service in November 2023
- The technical inspection is advisory-free and valid until September 2024
- The last technical inspection was carried out in September 2016, with 99000 km on the odometer - it now has 99616 km on the odometer
The Condition
- The bodywork and underside are in great condition for their age
- The panel gaps are tight and consistent all around the car
- No corrosion is evident to the bodywork or underside
- Few imperfections to the paintwork besides light signs of wear commensurate with age
- was inspected and serviced in November 2023.
- The interior is in lovely condition without rips or notable blemishes
- The leather seats, door panels and carpet are in fine shape
- The woodwork is without cracks
- All instruments are in excellent condition and are reportedly all working
- Attractive three-spoke sprung steering wheel
- Roof mechanism working well and the fabric remains in fine shape
- Smart painted wheels with no excessive wear
The Mechanics
- 3045 cc straight-six
- Manual gearbox
- The car has undergone a full inspection and service and is in excellent mechanical condition
- The engine reportedly starts immediately and runs smoothly without smoke at start-up or while driving
- The vendor reports that the transmission is shifting smoothly and with no issues
- The brakes, suspension, and steering are all reportedly in good working order
- The vendor assures us that there are no known mechanical issues
BEFORE YOU BUY
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