 | The Delahaye 135 was designed by young engineer Jean François, and it was produced from 1935 until 1954. The 3.2-litre overhead valve straight-six with four-bearing crankshaft was derived from one of Delahaye's truck engines. Power was 95 hp in twin carburetor form, but 110 hp (82 kW) were available in a version with three downdraught Solex carbs, offering a 148 km/h (92 mph) top speed. |
 | The 135 was successful as racing car during the late 1930s, winning the Monte Carlo rally 1937 and 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1938. The 135 featured independent, leaf-sprung front suspension, a live rear axle, and cable operated Bendix brakes. 17-inch spoked wheels were also standard. |  Transmission was either a partially synchronized four-speed manual or four-speed Cotal pre-selector transmission |
 |  A 1936 Delahaye Type 135 Competition Court Teardrop Coupé by Carrosserie Figoni et Falaschi made $ 2.4m last year at RM Sothebys |  |
 1937 Delahaye 135M Competition Court Torpedo Roadster Figoni et Falaschi 48667 – sold for $6.6m One of two surviving short-chassis examples. |  |
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