The new Talbot-Lago T26 Record chassis was introduced at the October 1947 Paris Salon.

Its magnificent 170 horsepower 4.5-liter six-cylinder twin-cam hemi engine made the Lago Record one of the most powerful passenger cars in the world.

For even greater performance, approximately 35 T26 Records were factory-fitted with the T26 Grand Sport engine that featured three Zenith-Stromberg carburetors and an aluminum cylinder head.

This mighty powerplant developed 190 horsepower with hotter cams, higher compression, and lighter pistons.

It was paired with a four-speed Wilson pre-selector gearbox.

Cars so equipped were called the Record Sport—and chassis 100238 is one of these very rare cars.

T26 chassis 100238 was delivered on 22 October 1948 to the Carrosserie de Luxe J.

Saoutchik, one of the most famous and exclusive carrossiers in France, and indeed, the world.

Customers included everyone from the glittering socialites and artists who populated the chic salons of Paris, to royalty a...