How Many Miles Are On It? 253.
How Did You Acquire It? This “barn find” was discovered by a specialist from Artcurial after nearly 50 years of being stored as part of the Roger Baillon collection. The car was restored over the next year and a half by one of the most prominent restorers in the country, Stone Barn, at a cost of more than $1 million.
What Are Its Most Distinguishing Features? This Delahaye is one of only two vehicles fitted with a radiator grille featuring a large vertical chrome bar across that is echoed in the design of the headlight trim. It is the only surviving example displaying this feature.
Has It Won Any Awards? Competing against 11 other Delahayes, this vehicle was awarded Best In Class by the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in 2016, acknowledging that it is the “best of the best," and was selected as the most elegant open coach at the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance in 2018.
What Makes This Car Special To You? The 1948 Delahaye 135M Faget-Varnet Cabriolet was selected by Delahaye Manufacturing to be shown on the Delahaye stand at Europe’s most prestigious auto show, the Paris Auto Show, in 1948.