Equipment
Polished wheel discs, Marchal head and fog lights, Louis Vuitton luggage, cloth top, leather interior.
Condition
Original coachwork. First owned by Michael Dassonville, who miraculously retained the car, and his business, through the German occupation of France until he decamped to Brazil at the end of WWII. Show quality everywhere, 2011 Pebble Beach class winner. In a thoughtful touch the Louis Vuitton suitcases are moderately aged. A superlative automobile of the highest quality and beauty.
Market commentary
While the Ferrari 250 LM was the highlight of RM's and Sotheby's New York auction, this brilliant Talbot-Lago was the 'Art of the Automobile'. RM pushed the marble with its estimate but the bidders handicapped the hype and presentation with reality at thi