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The Talbot-Lago T150C or Corse, the French word for racing, was designed as a race car in 1937. The Super Sports variant was designed with a shorter chassis for the road. The most famous of these T150s are the goutte d'eau or 'teardrop' cars designed by Giuseppe Figoni and built by Figoni et Falaschi. The design had no straight lines and was decorated with sensual curves, advertising speed, and grace even when the car was at rest. The first Teardrop was shown at the Paris Nice Criterium de Tourism in 1937. Featuring a 4-litre engine in a shortened version of the T150C competition chassis, the completed car was capable of over 100 mph. One T150C SS was driven by Luigi Chinetti at the 1938 Le Mans race.
Perfectly proportioned, the Teardrop Coupes were arguably the pinnacle of the French streamlined design movement. They matched exquisite coachwork with a powerful engine and capable chassis, and a sunroof (one of three) exclusively for the enjoyment of two people.
This car is unusual in that it has a continuous history from new, with no history of fire, accident or deterioration. The car was delivered new to M. Troussaint, Director of the Casino at Namur, Belgium. The car was shown in Concours competition then, much as it is today.
Likely as a result of World War II, the car disappeared from view, resurfacing in storage in the 1950s. It was complete and original when the current owners acquired the car in the early 2000s. The car proved to be remarkably complete. Most of the wooden framework was used after disassembly, cleaning and refastening. Sheet metal, upholstery and mechanical refurbishments were all handled with an eye toward perfection and respect for the original intent and purpose of the car.
Perfectly proportioned, the Teardrop Coupes were arguably the pinnacle of the French streamlined design movement. They matched exquisite coachwork with a powerful engine and capable chassis, and a sunroof (one of three) exclusively for the enjoyment of two people.
This car is unusual in that it has a continuous history from new, with no history of fire, accident or deterioration. The car was delivered new to M. Troussaint, Director of the Casino at Namur, Belgium. The car was shown in Concours competition then, much as it is today.
Likely as a result of World War II, the car disappeared from view, resurfacing in storage in the 1950s. It was complete and original when the current owners acquired the car in the early 2000s. The car proved to be remarkably complete. Most of the wooden framework was used after disassembly, cleaning and refastening. Sheet metal, upholstery and mechanical refurbishments were all handled with an eye toward perfection and respect for the original intent and purpose of the car.
2011 RM Auctions - Villa d'Este
Pre-Auction Estimates :
€3,100,000-€3,800,000
Sale Price :
USD $4,473,253 (€ 3,136,000.00)
1938 Talbot-Lago T150C Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Talbot-Lago T150C
(Data based on Model Year 1938 sales)
1938 Talbot-Lago T150C 'Lago Spéciale' Cabriolet Chassis#: 90039 Sold for USD$665,000 2022 Bonhams : The Quail Auction | |
1938 Talbot-Lago T150-C SS Teardrop Coupe by Figoni et Falaschi Chassis#: 90117 Sold for USD$7,265,000 2022 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
1938 Talbot-Lago T150-C SS Teardrop Cabriolet by Figoni et Falaschi Chassis#: 90111 Sold for USD$7,150,000 2013 RM Auction - Art of the Automobile | |
1938 Talbot Lago T150C 'Lago Spéciale' cabriolet Chassis#: 90039 Sold for USD$276,986 2013 Bonhams - Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais | |
1938 Talbot-Lago T150-C SS Teardrop Coupé by Figoni et Falaschi Chassis#: 90112 Sold for USD$4,473,253 2011 RM Auctions - Villa d'Este | |
1938 Talbot-Lago T150-C Lago Speciale Teardrop Coupe Chassis#: 90034 Sold for USD$4,620,000 2010 RM Auctions - Sports & Classics of Monterey | |
1938 Talbot-Lago T150-C Lago Teardrop Coupe Chassis#: 90034 Sold for USD$3,685,000 2005 The Monterey Sports and Classic Car Auction |
Talbot-Lago T150Cs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1938 Talbot-Lago T150C's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1938 Talbot-Lago T150C Lago Spéciale Cabriolet Coachwork and Design by Figoni | 90039 | 2024 Bonhams : The Quail Auction | $680,000 | $750,000 | |
1938 Talbot-Lago T150 C Lago Spéciale Teardrop Coupé by Figoni et Falaschi | 90034 | 2024 Broad Arrow : Monterey | $6,500,000 | $8,500,000 | |
1938 TALBOT-LAGO T150C Lago Spéciale Cabriolet | 90039 | 2017 Bonhams : The Amelia Island Auction | $1,200,000 | $1,500,000 | |
1938 Talbot-Lago T150 C SS | 2006 Bonhams & Butterfields at The Quail Lodge, Resort & Golf Club |
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