French manufacturer Delahaye has a proud history of potent racing machines from the 1930s, and none were more successful than the 135MS. In 1937 the 135MS scored the victory at the Monte Carlo Rally and finished 2nd and 3rd at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The following year it improved that to 1st, 2nd, and 4th at that most prestigious French endurance classic.
Many road-going versions of the 135 rode on the standard 116-inch wheelbase Delahaye chassis, but the competition MS cars