1 / 31

1949 Delahaye Type 175 Cabriolet

Bring a Trailer
Listed byPetersen6060
Los Angeles, California 90036Manual
SoldAug 24, 2020
Sold for$350,000

Get the next Delahaye first

We'll search 100+ marketplaces, auctions and forums, plus thousands of dealers, and notify you when we find one.

or

Free. Unsubscribe anytime. By continuing, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.

Summary
This 1949 Delahaye Type 175 Cabriolet is one of approximately 50 built, originally commissioned by the Maharaja of Mysore and later owned by Sir Elton John. Converted from coupe to cabriolet in the late 1980s, it features a 4,455cc inline-six with triple Solex carburetors and a Cotal preselector gearbox. Offered from the Petersen Automotive Museum collection with a clean California title.
Trait
Quantity
Most Recent Sale
Year
1949
10 (18%)
11/1/2026
Color
Red
1 (2%)
8/24/2020
Transmission
Manual
45 (82%)
11/1/2026
—

Loading sold figures · 12 months to Aug 24, '20

Listing history

1 appearance
  • 8/24/2020
    Bring a Trailer
    Sold· this listing
    $350k
Bid History
Bids Per Day
Sold for
$350k
#1 of Delahayes in 2020
Top 10% of all listings in 2020
Views
31.8k
#1 of Delahayes in 2020
Top 10% of all listings in 2020
Bids
37
#1 of Delahayes in 2020
Top 20% of all listings in 2020
Comments
275
#1 of Delahayes in 2020
Top 10% of all listings in 2020
Top Comments
CaptainMyCaptain Classes start next week. In person. Though I have never taught Science, I nonetheless don’t not discount its ... View more
3Dogs2Eyes I can vouch for the seller, I bought a T-shirt from them once several years ago and it was a great fit and even ... View more
Jjmingolla My father, Joe Mingolla, a noted collector, bought this car from the Maharaja for $4000 in 1973. We sold it to Elton ... View more
Share to TwitterShare to FacebookLast updated 9/25/2026
© 2026 Hypercars Technologies Inc. All rights reserved.
Hypercars Technologies Inc. is not affiliated with the companies or individuals mentioned on its site. Third-party trademarks and logos belong to their respective owners; use does not imply endorsement or affiliation. Data is provided "as is" without warranty of accuracy, completeness, or timeliness.