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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.

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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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
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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