1948 Delahaye 135 M Cabriolet "Vedette" by Chapron
Sold at RM Sotheby's on Aug. 15, 2026.
$472,500Confirmed
The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $425,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.
The car
- Year
- 1948
- Make and model
- Delahaye 135
- Generation
- 135 (1935 to 1954)
- Chassis
- 800735
- Condition
- Good (3)Likely
Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.
Against comparable sales
Above the middle half of 10 comparable sales, 11% over its top.
Middle half of sales$192,500 to $383,750
Median$262,500
Sales behind it10Likely
From 10 sales of the Delahaye 135 (1935 to 1954) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $192,500 and $383,750.
Closest sales
| Car | Auction | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 Delahaye 135 M Cabriolet "Dandy" by ChapronRM Sotheby's, Aug. 15, 2026 | RM Sotheby's | Aug. 15, 2026 | $200,000 |
| 1948 Delahaye 135 MS Cabriolet by Faget VarnetRM Sotheby's, Aug. 15, 2026 | RM Sotheby's | Aug. 15, 2026 | $400,000 |
| 1947 Delahaye 135 M Coach by ChapronBroad Arrow, Aug. 14, 2026 | Broad Arrow | Aug. 14, 2026 | $158,482 |
| 1947 Delahaye 135M Henri Chapron CoupeMecum, May 16, 2025 | Mecum | May 16, 2025 | $190,000 |
| 1947 Delahaye 135 M Roadster by GuilloréRM Sotheby's, Jan. 24, 2025 | RM Sotheby's | Jan. 24, 2025 | $500,000 |
| 1946 Delahaye 135 M Cabriolet by GraberBroad Arrow, Aug. 14, 2026 | Broad Arrow | Aug. 14, 2026 | $260,000 |
| 1946 Delahaye 135 M Roadster by AbbottBroad Arrow, Aug. 14, 2026 | Broad Arrow | Aug. 14, 2026 | $335,000 |
| 1946 Delahaye 135 M Cabriolet by FranayRM Sotheby's, Feb. 28, 2025 | RM Sotheby's | Feb. 28, 2025 | $265,000 |