This 145 V12 first appeared at a press presentation prior to the ACF GP (later known as the French GP) on June 25th 1937.
In 1937 it raced twice:
ACF GP #18 DNF
Marne GP #18 DNF
In 1938 it raced four times;
Mille Miglia #147 DNF
Tripoli GP #60 7th ( a new aerodynamic nose was added for that race)
Le Mans 24 h. #2 DNF
Paris 12 h. #$ DNF
In 1939 it raced three times:
ACF GP #32 9th
German GP #26 5th
Comminges GP #14 DNF
Also seen at the at the practice of the Liege expo GP
Like chassis 48772 the car was sold after the war in 1946 and received a new body called "Coupé de grand luxe" renumbered 6517 and painted in blue. Later it received a 135S engine easier to maintain.
The car changed hands a few times, it received a 165 V12 engine circa 1970 (The town version of the 145 V12)
The car is presently in the Mullin museum in California with its sister car 48772.
More infos on this car at: http://8w.forix.com/delahaye145-4.html
The Models:
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| Delahaye 145 V12 Chassis 48773 Presse Presentation 1937 (Kit MCM TOP QUEEN) |
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| The same |
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| Delahaye 145 V12 Chassis 48773 - Paris 12 h 1938 DNF (Kit MCM modified) |
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| The same |
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| Delahaye 145 V12 Chassis 48773 - Le Mans 24h 1938 DNF (SPARK) |
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| The same |
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| Delahaye 145 V12 Chassis 48773 (renumbered 6517) coachwork by Chapron (DINKY MATCHBOX) |
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| Delahaye 145 V12 Chassis 48773 at the presse presentation 1937 |
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| Delahaye 145 V12 Chassis 48773 - ACF GP 1938 With a bigger air inlet |
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| Delahaye 145 V12 Chassis 48773 at the Mille Miglia 1938 |
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| Delahaye 145 V12 Chassis 48773 at the Paris 12h in 1938 |
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| Delahaye 145 V12 Chassis 48773 at the Marne GP in 1937 |
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| Delahaye 145 V12 Chassis 48773 at the Tripoli GP in 1938 with a new aerodynamic nose |
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| Delahaye 145 V12 Chassis 48773 (renumbered 6517) rebodied after the war by Chapron |
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| Delahaye Chassis 48773 renumbered 6517 from the Mullin collection at Pebble Beach |
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