The car offered is a 135 MS chassis with body by Letourneur et Marchand who worked mainly for Delage and also for Delahaye after the merger which took place in 1935. We are pleased to offer this classic cabriolet with its typical flowing lines, its right hand drive de rigueur on these great French sports cars and its easy-change Cotal electric gear..
This is an all original low milage car (23.500 miles)with a newer paint job in perfect condition, which runs and drives great. For more details please email or call me (+31) 0180-633502, (+31) 0626076941
During Alan Whitehead’s ownership the Inter was returned to its original specification, although when acquired it still had many correct and original features, and as offered now is virtually as it was when George Formby took delivery 60 years ago. Alan’s mother and father were personal friends of George, Mr Whitehead Senior having been residen..
We are advised that the Rapide has been ‘Shadowised’ with the correct pistons, carburettors, brakes and speedometer, and updated with the later Girdaulic front fork and Elton 12-volt alternator. Presented in excellent condition throughout, the machine was last fully serviced, by a Vincent specialist, three years ago when the clutch was replaced..
The vendor purchased the car in late 2000 from its then owner - Dr Vladimir Bar, of Erligheim, Germany - and imported it to the UK, changing the ‘km/h’ speedometer (which read 88,250 kilometres at that time) for an ‘mph’ unit in 2001. ‘B136BH’ has undergone extensive mechanical refurbishment while in the current ownership and is present..
A wonderfully majestic vehicle of great presence and proven concours-winning potential, the car is presented in excellent condition in every respect and comes with an original leather suitcase; tailored dust cover; full tool kit (beautifully restored); original handbook and reprint of same; parts list and workshop manual. Currently taxed and MoT te..