Flamboyant international entertainer Elton John formerly owned this striking Delahaye, which was regarded as one of the most sophisticated European automobiles of the immediate post-war era. The large and comfortable Type 178 was powered by a triple-carburetor, 4.4 liter six-cylinder engine mated to an innovative four-speed Cotal electro-mechanical transmission that allowed the driver to shift without using the clutch. This car features an elegant three-position top that, in its middle position, protected only the rear seat passengers from the elements.