1951 Talbot-Lago Record T26 Grand Sport

VIN: 110050

$1,748,883

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    Christie's

  • Location

    Paris, FR

  • Event date

    Feb 17, 2007

  • Lot

    343

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    110050

  • Body style

    Barquette

  • Interior Color

    Dark Blue leather

  • Exterior Color

    Light Blue

  • Generation

    1947-1956 Talbot-Lago T26

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

RHD. Raced by Froilan Gonzalez and Marimon at Le Mans in 1951, then rebodied for Pierre Bouillin (Levegh) for Le Mans 1952 where he drove solo for nearly 23 hours until the engine broke while he was 4 laps in the lead. Continued to be raced into 1955 and competed at Le Mans four times. Silver wire wheels, dual aeroscreens, covered passenger seat. Original engine, chassis and body as fitted to meet 1952 Le Mans regulations. Also raced in 1952 Monaco GP and Targa Florio. Good repaint, otherwise a well preserved race car most recently displayed at Pebble Beach in 2006.

Market commentary

A wonderful car, with a storied history, that will be welcome at any event and will acquit itself honorably. If this is what it cost, then this is what its worth. The new owner will get full value for money as long as no one event thinks about a restoration. This is a car that deserves to be driven, frequently and enthusiastically.

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