Description
-4, 5litre, 88hp inline-six overhead valve engine
- one of a few survivors worldwide
-four speed gearbox, four wheel brakes
-interesting provenance from Schlumpf Reserve Collection
Delage CO2 was a model produced by the French luxury
automobile manufacturer Delage in the early 1920's. Model was
introduced in 1921 as the „Grand Sport" which was in production
together with Delage CO model with SV engine. The CO2 was
about to replace both in 1923. It was powered by an 88hp robust
inline-six overhead-valve engine from the Grand Sport model. Fitted
with a cross-flow cylinder head, the engine produced ample power
which was transmitted to the rear wheels via four-speed gearbox.
With excellent four-wheel brakes it was one of the most
technologically advanced car of the era.
Like many Delage models of that time, the CO2 achieved success
in motorsport events, such as Paris-Nice race, which the CO2
completed in 16 hours, at a average speed of 67 km/ h.
Offered car has been modified around the IIWW as a fire truck and
in 1966 was bought from firefighters in the village of Wittelsheim by
Schlumpf brothers, which is well documented, for the sum of 540FrF.
The car has been bought by the vendor from Arlette Schlumpf
reserve collection sale in 2007. Mechanically complete, solid project
includes original torpedo body by Carrosserie de Boulogne S/ S, old
french title and original rare Delage instruments.
