1923 Delage Type DE
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Highlights
- Largely complete late model Type DE
- Engine turns over well
- Vintage restoration potential
- Popular but now rare model
The Appeal
Hailed as ‘France’s finest car,’ Delage didn’t cut corners when it came to making automobiles. But in 1921 they did make a small concession to those with less deep pockets: the Type DE. Equipped with a smaller 2.1 litre side valve engine, these cars proved popular. They even competed at Le Mans.
Just 3,600 Type DEs were built - high volumes by Delage standards but still very rare today. This 1923 example will be one of the last built as production switched to the OHV Type DI in August of that year. Depending on your perspective, it is either an evocative work of art or a blank canvas for restoration.
Whichever route you choose, this car is largely complete. We are told the engine is original and turns over well. The bodywork is all there and so is most of the interior, including the roof mechanism.
For the right enthusiast, with a vision for these wonderful, rare cars this is a very compelling project.
History and Paperwork
- No paperwork accompanies this car
- 3,600 Type DEs built between October 1921 and August 1923
- Chassis plate 12233
- Original St Leger, Loire garage decal mudguard and wheel boss inscription
- These hint at the car’s no doubt illustrious history in France
- Largely complete including roof mechanism
- What is available is shown in the photographs
Vendor states:
“We have our own driver who can deliver the car within the EU. The price for delivery is €1 per KM, departing from Beroun, Czechia. If the buyer isn't in a hurry for delivery, we often have a driver going with an empty trailer to pick up a car somewhere in Europe, which could potentially reduce the delivery cost.”
The Condition
- Restoration project that appears to be largely complete
- Bodywork retains some of its burgundy finish but obvious patinated
- Original chassis plate
- Headlamps, radiator and radiator badge present
- Whitewall tyres with wire wheels in rusted, poor condition
- Interior in 'as found' condition with remnants of original seats
- Dashboard missing clock but includes speedometer and ignition switch
- Roof mechanism and spare wheels included as shown
The Mechanics
- Type DEs were fitted with 4cyl side valve 30bhp 2,117cc engines
- We understand that this car retains its original Delage engine
- Vendor reports that the engine turns over well
- Largely mechanically intact with original chassis plate in place
- The buyer should expect to undertake mechanical refurbishment
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1923
- Make Delage
- Model DE
- Colour Red
- Odometer 20,479 Kilometres
- Engine size 2117
Listing Details
- Seller type Trade
- Town Prague
- Location International
- Country Czechia
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