1948 Delahaye 175S Franay

  • Motor: 4.5L inline 6 cylinder.
  • Body Design: Franay.
  • Horsepower: 162 BHP / 119 KW
  • Transmission: 4 speed Manual, Cotal electromagnetic gear selection.

 

HISTORY

 

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Delahaye introduced their 4.5-litre model 175 in 1948. This 175S incorporated Dubonnet engineered suspension and a beefed up engine.


This car was bodied by Franay, a prominent French coachbuilder. This is one of only 10 left-hand drive 175S's built in hopes of entering the US market.

Delahaye was taken over by Hotchkiss in 1954. Soon after they shut down automobile production, dropped the Delahaye name, and brought to a close this famous chapter of French automotive history.