Topic: Barrett's #324 - Solved - Delahaye 148L Coupe by Antem

[barrett]

Should be a fairly easy point for somebody who knows the make, model and coachbuilder of this smart coupe

[Carnut]

Should be a fairly easy point

In fact very easy

for somebody who knows the make, model and coachbuilder of this smart coupe

!

[MSRGRT]

Delahaye 148L Coupe 1949 by Antem

[barrett]

I actually have it as 1948, but I think that's enough for the point!

Can anyone confirm the correct year?

[Facel]

It is 1949

[el_monty]

The story of the car as published on a well-known classic car blog last year, when the car was auctioned for a cool quarter million euros at Le Mans:

"This car began life as a 135 Competition model that competed in the Monte Carlo Rally when new. In 1949, the car was re-bodied by Antem with the long, sporty coupe you see here [...]. In 1979, the body was removed from the 135 chassis and sold. In 1988, the body found its way onto a Delahaye 148 L chassis (that was originally fitted with a Letourneur et Marchand Sedan body).
The engine is original to the chassis and is the type from a 135 M: a 3.5-liter straight-six making 115 horsepower (with three carburetors)."