1936 Paris Motor Show poster.
Classic Car Catalogue
Delage 1937
| DI-12 | |
| D6-60 | — discontinued |
| D6-70 | |
| D6-80 | — discontinued |
| D8-100 | |
| D8-120 |
France 
1936 Paris Motor Show poster.
Since becoming a partner of Delahaye in 1935, the Delage firm regained its brilliance and its 1937 range appears as one of the most elegant on the French market.
At the Paris Show last year Delage introduced bigger engines in all three D6s and deleted all the coaches panoramique. The 1937 catalog still consists of six main models: the Type DI-12 four-cylinder, three six-cylinder types D6-60, 70 and 80, two eight-cylinder types D8-100 and 120. Thanks to these cleverly designed models made with great care for perfection, Delage has saved its reputation.
For its DI-12 and some D6-60 coupes and cabriolets, the Courbevoie firm uses Citroën bodies that come from the Traction Avant and fit more or less to the Delage chassis. This operation is probably justified in terms of cost, but it is not really suitable for the traditional Delage customers.
At the high end of the range, the six and eight cylinder models do not use such cheap solutions. Their chassis are entrusted to the greatest coachbuilders of the time: Letoumeur & Marchand (and their subsidiary Autobineau), Chapron, Labourdette, Franay, Figoni, Pourtout, Villars, etc. Thanks to these talented master craftsmen, the Delage shines in all the elegance competitions of 1937. The D6-70 is the most popular of all three 6-cylinder models.
At the Paris Show last year Delage introduced bigger engines in all three D6s and deleted all the coaches panoramique. The 1937 catalog still consists of six main models: the Type DI-12 four-cylinder, three six-cylinder types D6-60, 70 and 80, two eight-cylinder types D8-100 and 120. Thanks to these cleverly designed models made with great care for perfection, Delage has saved its reputation.
For its DI-12 and some D6-60 coupes and cabriolets, the Courbevoie firm uses Citroën bodies that come from the Traction Avant and fit more or less to the Delage chassis. This operation is probably justified in terms of cost, but it is not really suitable for the traditional Delage customers.
At the high end of the range, the six and eight cylinder models do not use such cheap solutions. Their chassis are entrusted to the greatest coachbuilders of the time: Letoumeur & Marchand (and their subsidiary Autobineau), Chapron, Labourdette, Franay, Figoni, Pourtout, Villars, etc. Thanks to these talented master craftsmen, the Delage shines in all the elegance competitions of 1937. The D6-70 is the most popular of all three 6-cylinder models.
DI-12 berline Citroën
DI-12 familiale Autobineau
D6-60 berline.
D6-60 / D6-70 berline Autobineau. The bumpers had changed from one-piece to two-piece during this year.
D6-60 roadster Citroën.
D6-70 coach panoramique by Letourner & Marchand.
D6-70 coach panoramique by Letourner & Marchand.
D6-70 cabriolet by Chapron.
D6-70 conduite intérieure 'Vutotal' by Labourdette.
In April the Letourneur & Marchand bodyshop created this sporty torpedo, in which Mrs. Richer-Delavau and Lamberjack clinched the Ladies Cup and seventh place in the overall standings of the very tough Rally of Morocco. Painted in grasshopper green with interior trimmed in leather, this pretty car participated in many elegance contests of the summer season.
D6-80 berline.
D6-80 limousine.
September advert. The D6-70 model 1938 with recessed headlights.
A magnificent coach by Letourner & Marchand with pillarless Vutotal, curved, one-piece windscreen, released in the autumn.
D8-100 limousine 7 places
D-8 100 coupé de ville by Franay.
D-8 100 torpédo décaopable by Henri Labourdette.
D-8 100 coupé de ville by Franay.
D8-120 cabriolet.
D8-120 coach panoramique.
D8-120 coupe panoramique
D8-120 cabriolet Chapron.
D8-120 cabriolet de Villars.
D8-120 coupé Aérosport at Brussels Motor Show in January.
D8-120 coupé Aérosport.
A new coupé Aérosport by Letourner & Marchand at Paris Motor Show in October.
A stunnig coupé fastback by Pourtout revealed at Paris Motor Show in October.
An illustration from Pourtout catalog of October 1937.
This beautiful ultra-profiled car was prepared for the Grand Prix of PACF at Montlhery on July 4, 1937. Unfortunately, the V 12 did not participate in the event because of an accident during the tests of the Grand Prix.
The 12-cylinder 4.5-liter was developed under the direction of Louis Delage who, since the revival of its brand in 1935 by Delahaye and W. Watney, runs a small annex of the company preparing special performance cars. The 4,480 cm³ (73.5 x 88 mm) V 12 engine with six carburetors, is the result of a study by famed engineer Albert Lory, who - in order to save time - used Delahaye 135 S engine heads. This V 12 OHV develops 190 hp at 4,500 rpm, which is not excessive for a car weighting nearly 1800 kg. The Delage 4.5 litre has an effective Cotal gear box, but its mechanical brakes seem insufficient. It is built on a 295 cm wheelbase chassis.
The bodywork is a creation of Henri Labourdette studio and should be considered a total success in terms of aesthetics. Studied by aerodynamics engineer Andreau it benefits from the curved "Vutotal" windscreen without side pillars which uses newly developed tempered glass.
After repair, the car was a star of the Labourdette stand at this year's Motor Show in Paris.
Rallies:
| Event: | Entered: | Raced: | Finished: | Best results: | ||||
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D6-70 | Imbert / Franqueville | 19th | ||
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Delavau / Delavau | 36th | ||||||
| Rallye du Maroc | D6-70 | Richer-Delavau / Lamberjack | 7th (Ladies Cup 1st) | |||||
H. Imbert / Jean Franqueville in D 6-70 Coupé finished 19th in Monte Carlo Rally.
RMC.
Races:
| Event: | Entered: | Raced: | Finished: | Best results: | ||||
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1 | 1 | 1 |
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de Valence de Minardiere / Gérard | D6-70 | 4th (1st 2.0-3.0l) |
4th at 24h Le Mans: D6-70 (Jacques de Valence de Minardiere / Louis Gérard). Also 1st in 2001-3000 cc class.