1937 Talbot-Lago T150C SS

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Coupe Designer: Figoni & Falaschi Chassis Num: 82928   Chassis #82928 was originally a racecar, a prototype of this design. At about the time of completion, Rene Dreyfus took up office as Chief of Race Equipment at Talbot and was, of course, a great driver. Dreyfus also brought into the Talbot's racing program another great driver, Luigi Chinetti. Lago, being short on funds to keep his racing program going, talked Rene Dreyfus into contacting Mr. Pierre Louis Dreyfus, unrelated, who had just purchased two 1.5-liter Delahaye racers. Mr. Louis Dreyfus was very rich, with investments that included a private bank. To differentiate the drivers, he raced under the pseudonym of Helde and was still racing in 1953, sharing the wheel with Luigi Chinetti at LeMans. Helde's monies kept the race team going with the first race to be Lemans but was cancelled due to a French transportation strike. Helde campaigned the car later at the G.P. of ACG, G.P. of LeMans, 24 Hours of SPA, G.P. of Comminges, Tourist trophy Race, G.P. of France and the Coupe De Automne, all with very respectable finishes. Financially astute, Helde sold the chassis to a Mr. Finley and the body to Mr. Chinetti; Figoni and Filaschi then created the touring body on the chassis as it is presently configured.

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Event	Group
Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance	Race Cars (Pre-War)	Amelia Awards : European Custom Coachwork French (1937 - 1953)

 

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