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£109,210

1938 Talbot Lago T23 Major Cabriolet

France • 19 Mar 2022

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AI Listing Summary

This 1938 Talbot Lago T23 Major Cabriolet features the desirable "Grand Sport" engine and a high-quality older restoration by Lecoq. It has a unique history, potentially linked to Marechal de Lattre de Tassigny, and while well-maintained, it needs a service and has minor cosmetic issues.

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Condition 

7

The car presents well with a quality older restoration, however, there are some cosmetic imperfections such as a small dent in the rear wing and driver's door. Mechanically, it requires a general service after being stored for a decade.

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Transmission:

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Chassis No:

89907

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1938 Talbot Lago T23 Major Cabriolet No reserve COLLECTION PAUL THANRY Carte grise française Châssis n°89907 Moteur n° 23231 - Equipée du moteur " Grand Sport " - Belle restauration ancienne de qualité - Carrosserie d'une rare élégance - Sans prix de réserve Apparu dans la gamme en 1937, le type T23 (pour 23cv fiscaux) était équipé d'un puissant moteur 4 litres à 7 paliers, qui pouvait atteindre 115cv dans sa version " Grand Sport " dotée de 2 carburateurs.

Il pouvait disposer de 3 châssis d'un empattement différent, le " Major " venant s'intégrer entre le court " Baby " et le long " Master ".

D'après un document de présentation fourni par le précédent propriétaire, ce beau cabriolet fut attribué, à la Libération, au Maréchal de Lattre de Tassigny comme voiture de fonction.

Il aurait ensuite été vendu par les Domaines à un amateur de Metz qui l'aurait stocké une trentaine d'année, avant de le céder à un collectionneur qui confia, en 1983, sa restauration aux réputés Ets Lecoq pour u...

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£74,507

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£121,495

Median Price (Since 2020)

£171,282

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