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1936 Delahaye 135 S Works
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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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