As curvaceous as its owner, this 1949 Delahaye Type 175 S Roadster is going up for auction on August 14 in Monterey, California for between $4 and $6 million. The stunning car was once owned by Diana Dors, an English actress and sex symbol who is also referred to as Britain�s answer to Marilyn Monroe. The car is one of only 51 ever made and flaunts French curves of the �30s, see-through steering wheel and bird motifs on the inside of the doors. Delahaye�s beauty is clearly visible in the details, such as chrome accents that highlight the curves, the embedded turn signals flanking the sides and the elegant facade. Parisian coach-building company Saoutchik created the body of this outrageous car. Sir John Gaul, a good friend of Prince Rainier, purchased the car new in Paris and after about five years of ownership, he sold it to Diana Dors for �5,000. She was just 17 years old that time and didn�t even have a driving license. Alain Squindo, from RM auctions, said�
This car was made when this coachbuilt era was almost at an end, but this is one of the most spectacular and outrageous examples. It is a one-off and would have been extremely expensive at the time - it is extravagant and flamboyant.
The car has been completely restored and delivers 165bhp with its 4.5-liter six-cylinder engine. The Diana Dors owned 1949 Delahaye Type 175 Roadster is one of the featured lots at the RM Auctions� Sports & Classics of Monterey auction.
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