1938 Delage D8 - 120 Aerodynamic Coupe Front Grill
by Allen Beatty
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1938 Delage D8 - 120 Aerodynamic Coupe Front Grill
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Allen Beatty
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Photograph - Photographs
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A 1938 Delage D8-120 Aerodynamic Coupe, one of the classic cars competing in the first annual Edison Concours d'Elegance held in West Orange, New Jersey. A Concours d'Elegance (from French meaning a competition of elegance referring to the gathering of prestigious cars) dates back to 17th Century French aristocracy, who paraded horse-drawn carriages in the parks of Paris during Summer weekends and holidays. Over time, carriages became horseless and the gatherings became a competition among automobile owners to be judged on the appearance of their automobiles.
Traditionally, vehicle judging at a Concours d'Elegance is more demanding than that of a neighborhood or general automobile show. Trained judges examine the vehicle thoroughly. They rate each and every component. Only those vehicles that are judged perfect (or very nearly so) in every way, are considered eligible for trophy class. A Concours d'Elegance show features only the best of the best.
By a personal directive from Louis Delage to coachbuilder Marcel Detout, an order was entered fro a very special sports saloon to be built on a prototype D8-120 chassis, powered by a 4.75 lier inline-eight cylinder engine of 120 HP and a Cotal electro-magnetic gearbox operated by a small lever on the steering column. The exterior design was stunning and groundbreaking.
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December 12th, 2015
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Cathy Anderson
Congratulations your wonderful image has been featured on the homepage of ATET*Transportation! Please archive your image on the discussion board!
Allen Beatty
Bob. thank you very much for the Home Page Feature in the Your Very Best Photography Group
Don Columbus
Congratulations Allen, your work is Featured in "All Automotive Artworks" I invite you to place it in the group's "2019 Featured Image Archive" Discussion!! L/Tweet
Allen Beatty replied:
Don, thank you very much for the Home Page Feature in the All Automotive Artworks Group
Cathy Anderson
Congratulations your wonderful image has been featured on the homepage of ATET*Transportation! Please archive your image on the discussion board!
Allen Beatty replied:
Cathy, thank you very much for the Home Page Feature in the Anything Transportation and Everything Transportation Group
Allen Beatty
Nader, thank you very much for the Home Page Feature in the Fine Art Professionals Group
Allen Beatty
Judy, thank you very much for the Home Page Feature in the USA Photographers Only Group
John M Bailey
Congratulations on your feature in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Allen Beatty replied:
John, thank you very much for the Home Page Feature in the Images That Excite You Group
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