June 25, 2022 Collector Motor Series Auction Buyer's Guide

The car, in unrestored condition, was sold at auction in France on February 7th, 2014 for approximately $820,000. After shipping to the United States, the new owner decided the best way to honor the car’s legacy was to treat it to a world-class, no-expense-spared restoration. He handed it to Butch Dennison of the highly regarded Dennison International, who took on the task of returning the Delahaye to its former glory. As expected of a world-class restoration by Dennison, the engine restoration is executed beautifully with superb finish quality and is dialed in for on-the-button performance. Following the two-year restoration, this fabulous Delahaye Coupe des Alpes debuted at the 2016 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, where it completed the tour and took home top honors in its’ class. It has had limited public appearances since then, and it remains in magnificent condition. Accompanying the car on offer are the receipts from that restoration that total more than $1.3 million.