1923 Delage CO2/Grand Sport

-4, 5litre, 88hp inline-six overhead valve engine

- one of a few survivors worldwide

-four speed gearbox, four wheel brakes

-interesting provenance from Schlumpf Reserve Collection

Delage CO2 was a model produced by the French luxury

automobile manufacturer Delage in the early 1920's. Model was

introduced in 1921 as the „Grand Sport" which was in production

together with Delage CO model with SV engine. The CO2 was

about to replace both in 1923. It was powered by an 88hp robust

inline-six overhead-valve engine from the Grand Sport model. Fitted

with a cross-flow cylinder head, the engine produced ample power

which was transmitted to the rear wheels via four-speed gearbox.

With excellent four-wheel brakes it was one of the most

technologically advanced car of the era.

Like many Delage models of that time, the CO2 achieved success

in motorsport events, such as Paris-Nice race, which the CO2

completed in 16 hours, at a average speed of 67 km/ h.

Offered car has been modified around the IIWW as a fire truck and

in 1966 was bought from firefighters in the village of Wittelsheim by

Schlumpf brothers, which is well documented, for the sum of 540FrF.

The car has been bought by the vendor from Arlette Schlumpf

reserve collection sale in 2007. Mechanically complete, solid project

includes original torpedo body by Carrosserie de Boulogne S/ S, old

french title and original rare Delage instruments.