and manage the new racing department, assisted by much younger engineer Jean Francois. Pierre Peigney, a family relative, was the president, but his was more a formal role, since it was Charles Weiffenbach who had been mandated by the partners to run the company, literally single-handedly. This he did, including after orchestrating the merger in 1954 with Hotchkiss, a prime competitor. President Peigney signed for Delahaye, and president Richard signed for Hotchkiss. Delahaye was the minority partner, but neither company had the strength and resources to avoid being absorbed by the gigantic Brandt group of companies. Delahaye was wound down on 31 December 1954, to vanish into extinction. Notable models – 1895–1901 Delahaye 44 – 1911–1914 – first production V6 Delahaye 134 – 1933–1940 Delahaye 135 – 1935–1954 Delahaye 138 Delahaye 148 Delahaye 168 – 1938–1940 Delahaye 175 – 1948–1951 Delahaye 178 Delahaye 180 Delahaye 235 – 1951–1954 Delahaye VLR – 1951–1954 Gallery References Notes Bibliography External links Club Delahaye 1949 Delahaye Roadster belonging to Diana Dors (BBC) December 1937 - Motorsport Magazine - A fine French Sports car: a test in difficult conditions of the 3-Litre Delahaye Scan of the article which appeared in December 1937 in the Motorsport Magazine Car manufacturers of France Vehicle manufacturing companies established in 1894 Vehicle manufacturing companies disestablished in 1954 Defunct motor vehicle manufacturers of France French racecar constructors 1894 establishments in France Organizations based in Tours, France Luxury motor vehicle manufacturers 1954 disestablishments in France Companies based in Centre-Val de Loire Sports car manufacturers Truck manufacturers of France