In the 1920’s and 1930’s the Anglo French group Sunbeam-Talbot -Darracq was enjoying great success on the racing circuits of Europe.

This was down to the guiding hand of the groups gifted engineer Georges Roesch.

He designed the six cylinder 105 engine, which was launched in 1931.

The 105BHP engine dominated the race and rally scene and also made its way into the groups road cars.

One such model was the AV105 which quickly earned a reputation for excellent handling and power.

The car on offer with The Market is a very rare 1933 Talbot AV105 Drophead Coupe “Brioni”, a model that was very advanced for its time.

This 1933 Talbot AV105 Drophead Coupe “Brioni" is finished in two tone blue with a grey interior and a blue hood.

Its coachwork was crafted by Offord and Sons Ltd of London, who were founded in 1791.

They made the Brioni three position drop top model bodywork, which was fitted on the lightweight Talbot chassis.

The Brioni originally retailed for £795 and was marketed as “...