Not Sold (Est: £30,000 - £35,000)
1934 Talbot 65/75 Drophead Foursome Coupe
United Kingdom • 3 Dec 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1934 Talbot 65/75 Drophead Foursome Coupe boasts a handsome design and a rich history, including custodianship by the Marsden family and marque specialist Ian Polson. Recent work includes mechanical overhauls, ash frame repairs, a repaint, and new tires, making it a reliable and elegant Post-Vintage Thoroughbred.
Condition
7
The car is described as being in well-preserved condition, with restoration work having been carried out. However, there are mentions of modifications, and the upholstery has been replaced with modern leather, suggesting some deviations from the original condition. The car has had a thorough engine and pre-select gearbox overhaul, and the entire car has been fettled and improved where required, indicating that some reconditioning has been necessary. Therefore, a rating of 'Very Good' seems appropriate, as it signifies overall solid condition with slight wear and minor reconditioning.
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Manual
Transmission:
36539
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
YG 7322
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
While the British Talbot was part of the larger Anglo-French Sunbeam-Talbot-Darracq organisation, it was struggling to stay in business when Georges Roesch, a Swiss automotive engineer, returned to the company in 1925 and worked under Louis Coatalen at the Talbot Motor Works in North Kensington to develop an innovative six-cylinder push-rod engine.
Roesch’s return transformed the business's prospects leading to a successful run of well engineered and handsome cars.
Arguably the handsomest Drophead Coupe design ever to grace a Roesch Talbot, the few surviving examples of Carlton's `Foursome' coachwork are highly sought after.
Supplied new via the Thornton Engineering Co Ltd of Bradford during May 1934, `YG 7322' owes its conservation to the Marsden family.
Dry stored in a purpose-built garage on the Isle of Wight for most of their custodianship (1943-1988), chassis 36539 was subsequently acquired by marque specialist Ian Polson who fitted a 2.3-litre six-cylinder engine, pre-selecto...
Points of note
£32,000
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£32,150
Median Price (Since 2020)
£50,625
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Jun 30 2017
Latest MOT Mileage
55,269 miles
Registration Date
1934-05-01
MOT History
Passed
On Jul 01 2016 with 55,269 miles
Passed
On Jun 10 2015 with 51,833 miles
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On Jun 07 2014 with 50,716 miles
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On Jun 25 2012 with 50,508 miles
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On Jun 27 2011 with 50,355 miles
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On May 25 2010 with 49,927 miles
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On Jun 01 2009 with 49,337 miles
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On May 16 2008 with 48,912 miles
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On May 24 2007 with 48,765 miles
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On May 23 2006 with 48,258 miles
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