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1936 Delahaye 135 S Works

| London, United Kingdom

Chassis No.

47188

One of two Delahaye 135 S Works competition cars
Factory entry for Albert Divo, the legendary French driver who drove for Bugatti, Delage, Delahaye, Sunbeam, and Talbot
Fascinating ownership history, including names including Count Heydon, Prince Chula, Dan Margulies, Major Thomson, and Rob Walker
Boasts an enthralling competition record, with 50 known entries including famous circuits such as Antwerp, Brooklands, Cork, Crystal Palace, Donington, Goodwood, Isle of Man, Le Mans, Montlhéry, and Pau
Competed in the 1939 and 1949 editions of the 24 Hours of Le Mans—finishing 8th in 1939
Raced by Prince Bira four times including victory at the 1937 12 Hours of Donington, and BRDC 500 Kilometres of Brooklands as a White Mouse Stable entry
Present at the first-ever Goodwood Members’ Meeting; since established as a multiple Goodwood entrant
Offered from the family of esteemed entrant Rob Walker, having owned the car from 1939 to 1953, and then from 1970 to present day
Starring role in the short film The Gentleman’s Wager II, piloted by Jude Law
Eligible for some of the greatest car collector events around the world, including a potential return to Le Mans

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