Description: A superb and rare photo of the incredible Delage racer with Bablot in 1911 during the French Grand Prix. The Delage Automobile company was established in January, 1905, at 62, rue Chaptal (62 Chaptal street) in Levallois, a northwesterly suburb of Paris, France. It was founded by Louis Delâge (1874-1947), an ambitious young engineer who had been working for the Peugeot car company. Initially, the company was only an assembly plant, acquiring engines and drive trains from other manufacturers to use with their own body designs purchased from others. By 1908, success saw the operation in new production facilities and competing in Grand Prix motor racing. A year later, they were making their own engines and fabricating advanced body designs. Delage cars began winning important races until the onset of World War I in 1914 when the new factory in nearby Courbevoie was converted to military production. Post-war, the Delage company prospered, producing high quality, well-engineered touring and luxury saloon cars. In motor racing, Great Britain's Dick Seaman and female driver Kay Petre gained fame in their Delage racecars while France's Robert Benoist and René Thomas were among the leading drivers of their day. In 1914, Thomas traveled to the United States and drove a Delage to victory at the Indianapolis 500 and in 1924, he set a new land speed record at just over 143 mph (230 km/h). The first ever British Grand Prix, held in 1926, was won by the French team of Louis Wagner and Robert Sénéchal driving a Delage 155B. Throughout the mid 1920s, Delage vehicles dominated racing, with Benoist winning the British, French, Spanish and Italian Grand Prix races. However, the Great Depression of the 1930s took its toll and in 1935 the company went into voluntary liquidation. The Delage plant in Courbevoie was closed and its contents sold. A license to manufacture cars under the Delage name was negotiated with the Delahaye automobile company who continued to produce a Delage model until it went out of business in 1953. This is a very nice and very rare non period photo that reflects a wonderful era of Delage ‘s automotive history in a wonderful way. This is your rare chance to own this photo, therefore it is printed in a nice large format of ca. 8" x 12" (ca. 20 cm x 30 cm). It makes it perfectly suitable for framing. Shipping costs will only be $ 7.00 regardless of how many photos you buy. For 5 or more photos, shipping is free! (Note: A. Herl, Inc. does not appear on photo, for ebay purposes only) No copyright expressed or implied. Sold as collectable item only. We are clearing out our archives that we have gathered from various sources. All items always sent well protected in PVC clear files and board backed envelopes. We have photographs that came from professional collections and/or were bought from the original photographer or press studio! They are all of professional and excellent quality. After many decades of professionally collecting photographs and posters we are clearing out our archives. They make the perfect gift and are perfectly suited for framing. They will look gorgeous unframed and will be a true asset nicely framed with a border. They are a gorgeous and great asset in every home, workshop, workplace, restaurant, bar or club! First come - first served. And you can always contact us for your requests. Please ask any questions before the auction ends.
Price: 9.95 USD
Location: Utr.
End Time: 2025-01-20T08:35:51.000Z
Shipping Cost: 7 USD
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