French title

Chassis no. 8653 Engine no. 8653

- Three owners in 103 years!

- Complete, fully documented restoration

- Good running order

- No reserve

This superb Delaunay-Belleville was registered new on 6 November 1922 by Louis Clauzet, an industrialist from the Cantal, and remained in the same family until 1976, when it was sold to the brother-in-law of its current lady owner. Photos from this period show the car in its original condition and then after its restoration. In 1991, it was acquired by the current owner’s husband, who set about a meticulous fresh restoration of the car from the chassis up, as can be seen in photographs. Starting from a complete and well-preserved base, the restoration allowed many of the details which characterize the high build quality typical of the make to be preserved, both from a mechanical point of view and with regard to the interior. The top end of the engine was restored more recently, using a cylinder block in good condition, and we were able to see how well it runs, both at a standstill and when the car is moving. As well as a substantial file of photographs, technical and historical documents, this high-quality motorcar comes with two engines and gearboxes as spares, wooden wheels and a radiator from a larger model, all to be collected from the owner. Rare, interesting and well restored, this Delaunay commands admiration, both for the way it drives and its stylish looks.

Please note that the car is sold without technical inspection.