Delahaye - Through the Fog and into Greatness

[@jazzfan6]

What a pleasure it is, Mr. Osborne, to hear you expound so eloquently on the experience of driving such a rare and exotic race-bred automobile.

[@andynixon2820]

It's important for French people to make and own objects that are beautiful. This applies to everything from their clothes to their vehicles - and especially this jewel of a car .

[@radioguy1620]

this is like the Doctorate version of Jay Leno's garage. thanks for the ride.

[@jazzfan6]

Maybe even Post-Doctoral! 😉

[@gerarddion4859]

I think that this an exquisitely beautiful car both inside and out! Thank you Mr. Osbourne for featuring this car in your video! It makes me proud to be an Audrain Museum member!

[@fhwolthuis]

I love your videos, and your outfits. And the in depth knowledge about the cars you drive. Amazing!

[@Jupiterider1]

Keep these videos coming! Donald Osborn is the perfect host. The cars are beautiful.

[@carlybazzy5549]

He is

[@bobbaemel4110]

Excellent commentary... Really enjoy Donald's take on classic cars!

[@timc924]

Fabulous history lesson. Donald Osborn is encyclopaedic as well as linguistically respectful in his narration of the story behind so many of the vehicles the Audrain displays in its various events. He has emerged alongside his double-act partner, Jay Leno in his own right and these video's are a must watch. His care and skill in driving what by todays standard, are sometimes complex cars to drive, show his depth of knowledge as well his competency in handling challenging vehicles. Thanks again for posting. These are now beginning to become addictive.

[@garycogswell5499]

What a treat it must be Donald, to be behind the wheel of a classic, such as this.

[@taooflovepassionandcomedy8722]

Thank you for such an enjoyable drive. What a lovely man in a lovely car. Classics.

[@josephstrong6536]

Fantastic video! Loved the detail to which the car was explained - things that one would normally not consider like the power of the lights. Thanks!

[@jpkatz1435]

Thankyou, what a pleasure to go along with you for a most enjoyable and informative drive!

[@albertseabra9226]

A Great car, and a Fabulous Narrative. Thank you

[@lesliereissner4711]

The famous phrase "Win on Sunday, Sell on Monday" was a saying of Bob Tasca, a Ford dealer from Rhode Island and who is considered the force behind Ford muscle cars of the 1960s.

[@danam0228]

how very appropriate a comment on a video filmed in Newport lol, having watched the whole video, I now undrestand why

[@CurbsideTV]

I watch Jay Leno's videos which turned me on to your videos and I absolutely love the way you do your videos. I have absolutely subscribed and look forward to more - the pacing and information that you impart and the manner in which you present it is really a joy to watch. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and these wonderful machines.

[@MrDaiseymay]

I CAN'T ADD ANYTHING WORTHWHILE, TO THIS.

[@brienfoaboutanything9037]

All you need to know about Delahaye: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXeQo3SsnLmWrpI

[@kennethswain6313]

Henry Ford. I appreciate your comments on the steering of this car. Beautiful car!

[@martian9999]

"there is something very special about a French car": very true! Nothing flows quite as nicely as a well-sorted Citroen, Panhard... or Delahaye. Georgeous videography, beautiful foggy colors, thanks!

[@05Rudey]

After watching the Johny Walker advert staring Jude Law, Monaco and a Delahaye 135s. It became my favourite car of all time.

[@goodboybuddy1]

You are so sartorially cool I can’t stand it. Love your commentary. Palais Garnier indeed!

[@250GTOAJ]

Beautiful car thanks for sharing it with us!

[@somersetdc]

What a stunningly stylish car...just lovely!

[@shivamraizada870]

Fantastically captured. ....

[@stephenhenion8304]

Classy Ride there Donald. 👍👍🎩🎩 Great story line too. Thanks again!

[@mikeyerke3920]

My favorite car from that era. Thanks Donald!

[@jameshutchins3396]

Beautiful cars

[@williameichner7177]

Good God man it sounds like a Panzer tank. But absolutely gorgeous Bravo brilliant.

[@RecoveringGenius]

There's that famous terrible Rhode island weather again... Great food, bad weather. That's RI!

[@jpkatz1435]

Not for me, loved seeing the car in the fog. It adds a "certain something", an intimacy perhaps, that is most pleasurable. Keep doing what you're doing, I'm a fan! But Donald, please bring the operatic volume down from 11 to say 5. MUCH THANKS for the team's effort, the results are excellent, Donald is a terrific host! And keep wearing those purple driving shoes.

[@alanblanes2876]

Terrific episode!

[@lesliereissner4711]

The only time I have ever seen a Delahaye on the road rather than at a concours was in 1999, when I walked past the spectacular Casino in Monte Carlo and a Delahaye 135 convertible (identical to the one in the video!) pulled up before the front door. What car would have been more appropriate?

[@rickcollin5600]

Re. the preselector gearbox, I wonder if you have ever driven a Citroën DS with the semi-automatic 'Citromatic', and if so, what you thought about it. Also, like the bowties!!

[@jwaclassic]

Bravo, great video and beautiful car. What an experience to drive these french classics ! (and yes, the Cotal gearbox is a joy to operate)

[@MrDaiseymay]

Opperate the Coatal? no doubt, I just love the look of the changing apperatus. I NEED to have a go moving it.

[@thelastafrican802]

French cars are totally luxurious .

[@barrykaine6526]

Looks like the car the Great Gatsby would drive. It wants to go, but it only goes in style.

[@davidsmall1128]

What a history eh? Thanx!

[@AndreLuiz-ip3fh]

Incredible.

[@lesliedsouza4077]

Sir Donald :) Seen you before, complimentary with Jay Leno. I watched that Lancia vid more than once :) Nice to see you, Out There, Making out on your own :) Guru of Car Gurus - Bagwan :)

[@radioguy1620]

The Audrain should find the nicest late model Crown Victoria as it will probably be the last of the frame based cars and of course a great one.

[@jpkatz1435]

YES, an era passed!

[@bennyhannover9361]

The competitive french racing car in 1950 was the Talbot-Lago, not the Delahaye anymore.

[@MrDaiseymay]

EXCELLENT, INFORMATIVE AND VERY WELL RECORDED. But got to say it, a surprisingly subdued colour, for a Delahaye. I suppose that, being post-War, it reflected the era of reduced flamboyance, and sober tastes.

[@matthewcurtis2579]

An impressive solo commentary on the history on Delehay and its rivals, and all while driving along. I think that quote had to be from the head of a car manufacturer who knew that the notoriety from racing, could result in better car sales. So many possibilities, but I'm going to guess William Lyons of Jaguar.

[@UJCCars]

Super bien

[@annettemartinez3225]

What a Dandy, my word.

[@dougcargill6730]

It was Bill Tasca from Providence RI.

[@danam0228]

sounds great

[@RVTraveler]

Osborne’s pants are rated 40 watts.

[@bradcollins9647]

Wonderful car. Is it just the not quite straight front bumper what lets the body 'hang down' to the right?

[@dowen1511]

You remind me of my uncle frank 👍

[@bennyhannover9361]

Dear Donald, We cannot talk about Delahaye without mentioning L‘ecurie bleue. The Blue racing Team from Lucy O‘Reilly-Schell, the mother of Harry Schell.

[@scottbarber6694]

It seems to be listing a bit to starboard... yes?

[@jamesdellaneve9005]

Bob Tasca of Tasca Ford of Providence, Rhode Island

[@captaccordion]

Hmm... Much attention paid to history, closeups of lights and mirror, and the French driving experience. Yet we got no look at the engine, or even a mention of capacity, power rating, etc. Similarly, no description of the suspension setup, and we don't know whether the gearbox is 3 or 4 speed. A bit disappointing I'm afraid, though a gorgeous car.

[@denisuhl8242]

I couldn't agree more. Sure it's nice seeing the beautiful car going down the road, but what about how it looks inside. The dashboard, the gauges, how the shift mechanism works, no mention of what the engine is. There should be a walk around before the drive to show the various aspects of the car.

[@jpkatz1435]

Good points. Perhaps a 2nd vid covering the tech elements. I do like BOTH the "car as living, moving art" and the engineering that makes these "glorious creations" go.

[@brocluno01]

Nice review. "There is something about a French car" - absolutely. That has been true for many, many decades. I'm afraid that even the French are loosing it as they try to appeal to the "sporting crowd" with overly stiff suspension, butt clincher "firm" seats, etc. We need some MFG somewhere to realize that a modest Peugeot 504 from the 1980's was more comfortable and handled better than 90% of what's on sale today. The roads have not gotten any better. What are the MFGs thinking ...

[@bennyhannover9361]

In 1947 The price of a Delahaye 4.5 Litre 175 Cabriolet was close to 45,000 Swiss Franken, about 11,200 US-Dollar. The Price of 2 Jaguar MK 5 Limousines or 1,5 times Alfa Romeo 6 C freccia d‘oro Coupé. This could only be topped between 1946 and 1950 with the buying of an Rolls Royce Phantom IV.

[@horatiohornblower868]

Andreas Schmidt By the time this limo hit the street is was already mechanically obsolete. That and the exorbitant price made it a car for the super wealthy only. No wonder the brand disappeared soon after.

[@jamesdellaneve9005]

The car is incredibly quiet. It seems to be listing to the right.

[@rtta51]

Because he's sitting on the right.

[@pistolannie6500]

Wasn't that the type car that "Colombo" drove??

[@AudrainMuseumNetwork]

Columbo drove a Peugeot model 403 Grande Luxe Cabriolet!

[@pistolannie6500]

@@AudrainMuseumNetwork TY

[@jackwporter]

Although it was done by Tasca Ford a variant' made good in a day' was done by the Marmon Wasp.

[@roylcraft]

Fix the front bumper.

[@bennyhannover9361]

Delahaye was still using mechanical drum brakes until the very end. No hydraulics.

[@plunkervillerr1529]

HENREY FORD

[@timj455]

Right front suspension seems to be sagging...

[@tk1950]

you just put me to sleep

[@fhwolthuis]

Enzo Ferrari!

[@carlosdelcampo711]

win on Sunday, sell on Monday, fix on Tuesday

[@mikeyerke3920]

@@carlosdelcampo711 lol

[@willsco76]

Man that car rattles.

[@markaustin4370]

What was that hideous wobbly singing about at the beginning???

[@charlesenglish754]

Lose the singing please

[@jpkatz1435]

Or at least temper it. It's a part of Donald's SPIRIT!