Description
French registration document
Old restoration to be tackled (bodywork, chrome)
Upholstery and interior in perfect condition
6-cylinder inline engine 2984 cm3 developing 90 hp
overhead valves
Solex carburettor
Cotal four-speed pre-selector gearbox
Perfect working order
This 3-litre model was added to the range in 1939 and is the only pre-war model to reappear after 1945.
The cabriolet is dressed by the Courbevoie coachbuilder Alphonse Guilloré.
The Delage D6 1946 cabriolet Guilloré is an iconic post-war model, blending French elegance with automotive prestige. Here are its main features and its history:
History and positioning
The Delage D6 3 litres was relaunched in 1946, after World War II, as the brand’s only model. It had already been present in the pre-war range (since 1939) and was the only Delage model produced after 1945.
This cabriolet was coachbuilt by Alphonse Guilloré, one of the great names in post-war French coachbuilding, renowned for elegant lines and bespoke works for Delage, Delahaye and Bugatti.
The D6 3 litres was positioned as a grand sport and luxury car, aimed at an affluent clientele seeking both performance and refinement.
Technical specifications
Engine: Delage 6-cylinder inline, 2, 984 cm³, overhead valves, 90 hp (standard version with a Solex carburettor).
Transmission: Cotal four-speed pre-selector gearbox, rear-wheel drive.
Performance:
Top speed: around 140 km/ h.
Chassis and braking:
Classic semi-elliptic leaf-spring suspension, drum brakes on all four wheels.
Design:
Elegant and flowing lines, typical of 1940s French cabriolets.
Luxurious interior, with noble materials (leather, wood) and meticulous finish.
Production and rarity
The D6 3 litres was produced in small series, with bespoke bodies by craftsmen such as Guilloré, Letourneur & Marchand or Chapron.
Guilloré cabriolets are particularly sought after for their elegance and rarity.
Production ceased in 1953, with the definitive end of the Delage marque.
