View detailed pictures that accompany our 2010 rm monterey auction article with closeup photos of exterior and interior features. The delahaye with its prewar design costs about 50% more. Dalton watson fine books gilena international motor books. The reason for the high price is tied to the saoutchik s unique design, incredible attention to detail, and undeniable historical importance. Meet the classic 1949 delahaye 175 s saoutchik roadster built by saoutchik for concours circuit. The sixcylinder engine breathing through triple solex carburetors meant the car had performance to match its flamboyant styling, yet the saoutchik bodied 175 was.
The delahaye 175 is an automobile manufactured by delahaye between 1947 and 1951. This year the car regarded by some as the most beautiful collector car in the world is to go under the auctioneer s hammer. French automaker delahaye was known for creating some of the world s most strikingly beautiful cars. A choice of coachbuilders was available for the customer to pick from. Link your active subscription or subscribe for instant access. At the height of her career, she was the british equivalent of marilyn monroe see yield to the night for example and she had a car to match that profile a 1949 delahaye type 175 roadster by french manufacturer saoutchik which is available to buy at auction. The stunning car was once owned by diana dors, an english actress and sex symbol who is also referred to as britains answer to marilyn monroe. The last of the large delahayes, the type 175 was essentially a brand new. Created in 1949, the delahaye built on a 175 chassis is a major work of coachbuilder jacques saoutchik.
The 1949 delahaye type 175 roadster, one of only 51 made, was bought. Results include ads from the february, 2020 issue of hemmings motor news. Some say thats the 1949 delahaye type 175 s saoutchik roadster, and it was a purple and gold delahaye 175 roadster, one rich husky aught to snatch that up. The delahaye 5 was an automobile manufactured by delahaye. Delahaye and delage combined production dropped from 511 in 1949, to 41 in 1952. Amazing photos of 1949 delahaye 175 s saoutchik roadster. Pictures of delahaye 175s roadster by saoutchik 1949. The 1949 delahaye 175 roadster replica for sale extravaganzi. Best selection of diecast models and display cases. Designed by young engineer jean francois, it was produced from 1935 until 1954 in many different body styles. Summaryas is the case with most landmark examples of the coachbuilders art, much of this delahayes beauty is evident in the details, such as chrome accents that highlight the curves, the embedded turn signals or the small strips which flank the. Hd wallpaper for backgrounds delahaye 175s roadster by saoutchik 1949,635. Most french coachbuliders use outdated manufacturing methods using a wooden frames with metal sheets.
Built for the postwar concours circuit, saoutchik was responsible for its extreme body which borrowed styling cues from other earlier designs. The most prolific among them was parisbased saoutchik. Download free other wallpapers and desktop backgrounds. The delahaye saoutchik roadster is this the worlds most beautiful car. To see ads from the march, 2020 issue, you must be a subscriber to hemmings motor news. The delahaye 5 was produced from 1935 until 1954, available in a variety of body styles, and designed by jean francois. This car is awarded in each of his appearances in 1949. They built their first automobile in 1894 and soon diversified into commercial vehicle manufacture. In the aftermath of world war ii delahaye had survived battered but not broken. The 1949 delahaye roadster, which some have dubbed the most beautiful car in the world, was given to dors when she was 17.
This 1949 delahaye 175 s roadster by saoutchik, is to go under the auctioneers hammer. I had this really long and complicated history lesson all lined up about saoutchik but you know what, ill let the pics do the talking. Diana dors stunning 1949 delahaye type 175 roadster. This magnificent example of jacques saoutchik s art first appeared on the coachbuilder s stand at the 1949 paris salon and from the show found its first home in england. The most extravagant was a roadster first shown at the paris salon in 1949. May 19, 20 the 1949 delahaye 175 roadster replica the 1949 the delahaye type 175 s saoutchik roadster, which some have dubbed the most beautiful car in the world, once owned by the late british actress diana dors is. It is what one could call a quintessential saoutchik convertible of the postwar period. The ukrainianborn jacques saoutchik fitted some of his finest designs on the delahaye 175 chassis. Pictures of delahaye 175s roadster by saoutchik 1949,635. Hd wallpaper for backgrounds delahaye 175s roadster by saoutchik 1949,1005. Delahaye usa recreating the most beautiful cars in the world. The last of this large old car, the type 175 was essentially a 5 with a larger engine and more modern suspension. The chassis bore little resemblance to the preceding type 5, other than in the cockpit area, with its welded driveshaft tunnel and perimeterwelded stampedsteel floor.
It s a delahaye but reskinned by those french maestro saoutchik. The car is built upon the first new delahaye chassis designed after the war. The last of the large delahayes, the type 175 was essentially a brand new chassis and engine. Wheels keeled accentuate the impression of length, chromes are used extensively, and the front grille is dominated by a rostrum recalling the narval figoni falashi cabriolet. All i needed to know about projects i learned as a kid. The most dramatic of all supercars is this 2seat roadster which was owned by english movie star diana dors. Buy 1949 delahaye 175 s roadster saoutchik sn 815023 orange in 1.
Amazing photos of the classic 1949 delahaye 175 s saoutchik. Buy the best diecast cars, trucks and motorcycles online from. Vintage cars classic 1949 delahaye type body features fully skirted fenders, a disappearing top. The 1949 delahaye roadster, which some have dubbed the most beautiful car. Delahaye 175 was an automobile manufactured by delahaye between 1947 and 1951. The 1949 delahaye 175 roadster replica for sale art deco. Saoutchik l maitre carrossier by bart oostvogels issuu. Diana dors convertible up for sale daily mail online. Latest headlines world news books horoscopes work with us games coronavirus. The delahaye saoutchik roadster is this the worlds most beautiful. Nov 06, 2014 yes your eyes are not deceiving you this car is real. The delahaye saoutchik roadster is this the worlds most.
New features for this model included a much larger 4. Saoutchik would use this type of stylesheet layout extensively in the 1927 1929 period. Just like its owner, it is curvaceous, outlandish and sexy. While neither rebuilt nor reinstalled, the engine is fairly complete and does accompany the sale.