Delage

Delage
DELAGE D8-120

Sports saloon, aerodynamic saloon, drophead coupé, various specials.

As for D8-100 but 130ins wheelbase and 3.9 axle, which should give it 100mph but doesn't quite, owing to excessive weight: a Grand Sport Hotchkiss or 135MS Delahaye will show it a clean pair of heels. Horrible Cord -style plated exhaust headers, but spectacular bodies by Labourdette, Chapron, Saoutchik, etc. Once again, Coachcraft did the British-market sports saloons and dropheads.

Technical Specifications
Engine
4300cc/4750cc (S8 OHV)
Configuration
Front engine, rear-wheel drive
Production dates
1937 to 1939
Number produced
n/a
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