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i knew i recognised the dealer from somewhere, they had an nsx i was interested in but when i rang it had been sold. maybe one of "those types" of dealers....
but never mind that old 964 what the f
k about this?!
"This is a tool room copy of a Figoni & Falaschi Roadster based on a genuine 1938 Delahaye 135M. The car has been created using original Figoni parts as patterns. It will be finished mid 2012 and the new owner can still specify colours and trim.
The car is being nut and bolt restored by Palliser Restorations with no expense spared. This will be a concours contender when finished.
3,557 cc inline six-cylinder engine with overhead-valves and triple carburettors, Cotal four-speed electric preselector gearbox, independent front suspension with transverse leaf spring and control arms, rigid rear axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs, and four-wheel servo-assisted mechanical drum brakes. Wheelbase: 2,946 mm (116")
Launched at Paris in 1935, the Type 135 was described by historian David Burgess-Wise as “the keystone of the survival plan which Delahaye, one of France’s oldest car manufacturers, had drawn up to cope with the crisis-hit Thirties.” In fact, the very sound and adaptable Type 135 chassis survived in basic and modified form until 1954.
The 135 featured a new underslung chassis designed by Jean François. The engine was a 3,557 cc overhead-valve six, as used in the earlier Type 138, which also provided the independent front suspension. In competition, the 135 was very successful, taking the top six places at Marseilles in 1936 and a second at Le Mans in 1937, followed by first, second, and fourth at Le Mans in 1938. Rally successes included wins at Monte Carlo in 1937 and 1939. Since Delahaye had no coachworks, bodies were typically provided by the great coachbuilders of the era, including Franay, Figoni et Falaschi, Saoutchik or Pennock.
Call for more details. "
but never mind that old 964 what the f
k about this?!"This is a tool room copy of a Figoni & Falaschi Roadster based on a genuine 1938 Delahaye 135M. The car has been created using original Figoni parts as patterns. It will be finished mid 2012 and the new owner can still specify colours and trim.
The car is being nut and bolt restored by Palliser Restorations with no expense spared. This will be a concours contender when finished.
3,557 cc inline six-cylinder engine with overhead-valves and triple carburettors, Cotal four-speed electric preselector gearbox, independent front suspension with transverse leaf spring and control arms, rigid rear axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs, and four-wheel servo-assisted mechanical drum brakes. Wheelbase: 2,946 mm (116")
Launched at Paris in 1935, the Type 135 was described by historian David Burgess-Wise as “the keystone of the survival plan which Delahaye, one of France’s oldest car manufacturers, had drawn up to cope with the crisis-hit Thirties.” In fact, the very sound and adaptable Type 135 chassis survived in basic and modified form until 1954.
The 135 featured a new underslung chassis designed by Jean François. The engine was a 3,557 cc overhead-valve six, as used in the earlier Type 138, which also provided the independent front suspension. In competition, the 135 was very successful, taking the top six places at Marseilles in 1936 and a second at Le Mans in 1937, followed by first, second, and fourth at Le Mans in 1938. Rally successes included wins at Monte Carlo in 1937 and 1939. Since Delahaye had no coachworks, bodies were typically provided by the great coachbuilders of the era, including Franay, Figoni et Falaschi, Saoutchik or Pennock.
Call for more details. "
I might try and pop down and have a look at it this week but 100k miles and no mention of a top end rebuild or a new hood which seems fairly common on 964s of this vintage. Would the mileage mean a top end rebuild is almost inevitable if it is a keeper? What's the right amount to budget - 5k all in? What does a hood cost...?
I was passing this dealer once & decided to drop in to have a look at a car they had advertised on here.
This too had already been sold but to be fair the chap I spoke to (one of the owners) seemed pretty trustworthy & I know it's always difficult to tell but I did walk away with a good impression of them.
This too had already been sold but to be fair the chap I spoke to (one of the owners) seemed pretty trustworthy & I know it's always difficult to tell but I did walk away with a good impression of them.
I am happy you had a good impression!
BTW, the new owner of the 964 drove it away on Friday and has the bargain of the year, a great car, absolutely no stories but time ran out for our stocking policy and we took a healthy loss on the car, but there you go, you can't win them all.
Justin.
BTW, the new owner of the 964 drove it away on Friday and has the bargain of the year, a great car, absolutely no stories but time ran out for our stocking policy and we took a healthy loss on the car, but there you go, you can't win them all.
Justin.
justin-banks said:
I am happy you had a good impression!
BTW, the new owner of the 964 drove it away on Friday and has the bargain of the year, a great car, absolutely no stories but time ran out for our stocking policy and we took a healthy loss on the car, but there you go, you can't win them all.
Justin.
Are you about to have the same problem with the Brough?BTW, the new owner of the 964 drove it away on Friday and has the bargain of the year, a great car, absolutely no stories but time ran out for our stocking policy and we took a healthy loss on the car, but there you go, you can't win them all.
Justin.
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