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The Talbot-Lago T26 and T26 GS were successful in sports car and Grand Prix racing in the 1950s, even winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1950. In total Talbot-Lago constructed about 750 examples of all the T26 variants, the majority being the T26 Record.
The original owner of this 1948 T26 was Mr. Jean-Pierre Jeauffre. It was then sold to a Mr. Claude Fresard of Muriaux, Switzerland, who placed it in his museum, the Musee de l'Automobile de Muriaux. The car first came to the United States in 1989. It was delivered to Donald Nelson of Connecticut, who kept it for nearly ten years. Its current owner bought the car in 1999. This rare, beautiful French car is in exceptional original condition and has both Swiss and U.S. documentation.
The original owner of this 1948 T26 was Mr. Jean-Pierre Jeauffre. It was then sold to a Mr. Claude Fresard of Muriaux, Switzerland, who placed it in his museum, the Musee de l'Automobile de Muriaux. The car first came to the United States in 1989. It was delivered to Donald Nelson of Connecticut, who kept it for nearly ten years. Its current owner bought the car in 1999. This rare, beautiful French car is in exceptional original condition and has both Swiss and U.S. documentation.
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1948 Talbot-Lago T-26 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Talbot-Lago T-26
(Data based on Model Year 1948 sales)
| 1948 Talbot-Lago T26 Grand Sport Coupé 'Chambas' Chassis#: 110105 Sold for USD$2,385,365 2023 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris |   |
| 1948 Talbot-Lago T26 Record Sport Cabriolet Décapotable Chassis#: 3179 Sold for USD$1,875,000 2021 Bonhams : Quail Lodge | |
| 1948 Talbot-Lago T26 Record Cabriolet d'Usine Chassis#: 101016 Sold for USD$165,118 2019 RM Sothebys : Essen | |
| 1948 Talbot-Lago T26 Record Sport Coupe de Ville Chassis#: 100238 Sold for USD$962,000 2018 Bonhams : Quail Lodge |   |
| 1948 Talbot-Lago T26 Grand Sport Cabriolet by Franay Chassis#: 110121 Sold for USD$1,252,240 2017 RM Sothebys : Villa Erba |   |
| 1947 Talbot-Lago T26 Record Cabriolet d'Usine Chassis#: 100064 Sold for USD$352,000 2017 RM Auctions : Amelia Island |   |
| 1948 Talbot Lago T26 coach 'surprofilé' Chassis#: 102008 Sold for USD$97,759 2015 Rétromobile by Artcurial Motorcars | |
| 1948 Talbot Lago T26 Record Cabriolet par Saoutchik Chassis#: 100272 Sold for USD$848,600 2015 Rétromobile by Artcurial Motorcars | |
| 1948 TALBOT-LAGO T26 GRAND SPORT COUPE Chassis#: 110106 Sold for USD$1,485,000 2014 Bonhams Quail Lodge Auction |   |
| 1948 Talbot T26 Lago Record berline Sold for USD$85,642 2012 Artcurial Motorcars at Rétromobile | |
| 1948 Talbot-Lago T26 Record Cabriolet Chassis#: 100449 Sold for USD$143,000 2011 The Scottsdale Auction - Gooding & Company |   |
| 1948 Talbot-Lago T26 Record Cabriolet Chassis#: 101016 Sold for USD$159,500 2005 The Monterey Sports and Classic Car Auction | |
| 1948 Talbot-Lago T26C Grand Prix Sold for USD$594,000 2004 Vintage Motor Cars in Arizona | |
| 1948 TALBOT-LAGO 4 PASSENGER CABRIOLET Sold for USD$85,250 2001 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale 2001 |
Talbot-Lago T-26s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1948 Talbot-Lago T-26's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 Talbot-Lago T26 Record Three-Position Cabriolet Coachwork by Antem | 101001 | 2024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale | |||
| 1948 Talbot-Lago T26 Record Sport Coupe de Ville by Saoutchik | 100238 | 2021 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island Auction | $600,000 | $700,000 | |
| 1948 TALBOT-LAGO T26 RECORD CABRIOLET BY GRABER | 100351 | 2015 Keno Brothers : NY Auto | $250,000 | $295,000 | $650,000 |
| 1948 Talbot-Lago T26 Grand Sport Cabriolet in the style of Saoutchik | 110110 | 2015 RM Sotheby's : Monterey | $1,700,000 | $2,100,000 | |
| 1948 TALBOT LAGO | 2008 Silver Auction Bellevue | $145,000 | |||
| 1948 TALBOT LAGO T 26 | 2008 Silver Auction Arizona in January | $150,000 | |||
| 1948 TALBOT - LAGO T26 DROPHEAD | 103027 | 2007 Silver Auction Seattle | $21,000 | ||
| 1948 Talbot-Lago T26 Drophead Coupe | 2007 Vintage Motor Cars in Arizona | $130,000 | $175,000 | $225,000 | |
| 1948 TALBOT-LAGO T26 DUBOS CABRIOLET | 2006 Silver Auction Portland | $22,000 |
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