French titleChassis No 150004
Engine No 5101013-  Only 7 examples manufactured
-  High-quality full restoration
-  One of the last Talbot-Lago cars produced
 
Despite its beautiful design by the famous designer Carlo Delaisse, the Talbot T14 LS (introduced in 1954) struggled to attract customers due to its prohibitive price.

Faced with serious financial difficulties, Talbot-Lago then attempted to shift its focus towards the American market by fitting the T14 with a BMW V8 engine.

However, the latter did not prevent the prestigious brand from being acquired by SIMCA in 1958.

In a final attempt to stay afloat, only 7 examples were assembled with a 2.3L V8 engine (producing 95 hp) from the Simca Vedette before the brand’s permanent closure.
Chassis 15004 is one of the very last Talbot-Lago cars ever produced.

As stated on its factory release sheet, it was delivered on the 19th December 1958, in an “eggshell” colour with a red leather interior; it had a large-capacity 9L oil sump, GR a...