Description
This Delage is an exceptional sight; you don't see many with the original Torpedo bodywork and the 820 x 120 beaded-edge wheels. This rare Delage DE has been in the Netherlands for more than 50 years. In the 1970s and 1980s, it was restored by the renowned collector M. Smits, a enthusiast of exceptional French motor cars. The car has been in the possession of its current owner since 2000, who has used it extensively within the Pionier Automobielen Club (PAC) in the Netherlands and abroad. In recent years, the engine has been completely overhauled; the engine block has been replaced with a new cast-iron block, complete with new valves and new piston rings. The engine runs perfectly once again and starts very easily on the test bench. The ignition has been converted to electronic ignition with a separate coil. The bodywork, produced by J. Besset of Annonay (Ardèche), seats 5 people. The hood, easy to raise and lower, is covered by a hood boot when down. The car is fitted with a double windscreen, two spare wheels, dampers and a well-appointed dashboard.
