Delahaye 135MS Vedette 1947 – Restoration

The whole rear bodywork is now welded and the windscreen has been fitted. Related posts – Restoration of the 1947 Delahaye 135MS Cabriolet Vedette

Remember that a “Vedette” is a Delahaye 135MS bodied as a two-seater cabriolet by Henri Chapron.As explained in one of my previous posts, I have found only 3 other “Vedette” existing to this day.Out of the three, two have a… Read More »1947-Delahaye 135MS Cabriolet – Vedette : The steering wheel has just arrived

Mathieu continues to work hard on the Delahaye. I’ll stop by again during the week and take some new pictures.The deadline is early July! Related posts – Delahaye 135MS 1947 – Restoration steps

Finalization on the rear part of the car: restoration of the hinges, shaping and adjustment of the sheets.On the front part: firewall restored and soon ready to be installed.Mathieu is making good progress! Related posts – Delahaye 135MS 1947 –… Read More »1947-Delahaye 135MS – Vedette – Progress of the restoration work

The firewall is being installed, the windshield pillars are being adjusted and the front fenders will soon be installed. Related posts –

Mathieu has to deliver the car on July 2nd and his work is progressing very well.I can’t wait to show you some pictures of the car fully assembled.But as always it’s the small details that take the most time. Related… Read More »1947 – Delahaye 135MS Vedette: the sheet metal work is progressing well