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The Delahaye 87 and Delahaye 107 were two cars produced by the between 1924 and 1928 by the French automaker Delahaye.

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Launched in 1924, the Type 87 was launched to occupy a market niche, that during the twenties, was not very big. Most of the competing cars tended to have engine around 2 litres or 1.5 litres. The band around 1.7-1.8 litres was not crowded with competition.

The 87 was equipped with a four-cylinder engine with a capacity of 1846cc that was capable of delivering a maximum power output of 30 hp at 2200rpm. The car was fitted with a manual 4-speed gearbox. The maximum speed was 80 km/h. The body was fitted with rear suicide doors.

It was produced until early the following year.

In 1928, saw the launch the 107. It was fitted with a 4-cylinder engine with a capacity of 1791cc and was able to propel the car to 85 km/h.

At the end of 1928, this car was discontinued.

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