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In 1946, Talbot Lago introduced its new T26 Record chassis, a direct development of the prewar T150. The powerful Grand Sport chassis, with an alloy-headed 4.5-liter straight-6 engine, was added to the lineup two years later. A total of 36 Grand Sport chassis were constructed, and several were built as pure racing cars. The T26C claimed Talbot Lago's biggest victory, winning the 24 Hours of LeMans in 1950.
This particular T26 GS, with an extensive racing history that includes five starts at LeMans from 1949 to 1953, is perhaps the most famous of all. This car also participated in numerous races and rallies in the hands of its first owner, Andre Chambas. He bought the chassis and took it to the little-known coachbuilder Contamin, who crafted this lightweight coupe body. The car was re-bodied as an open Barchetta for much of its racing career, but when that concluded, Chambas put the original coupe back in place.
This particular T26 GS, with an extensive racing history that includes five starts at LeMans from 1949 to 1953, is perhaps the most famous of all. This car also participated in numerous races and rallies in the hands of its first owner, Andre Chambas. He bought the chassis and took it to the little-known coachbuilder Contamin, who crafted this lightweight coupe body. The car was re-bodied as an open Barchetta for much of its racing career, but when that concluded, Chambas put the original coupe back in place.
2023 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris
Pre-Auction Estimates :
€2,000,000-€2,500,000
Sale Price :
USD $2,385,365 (€ 2,185,000.00)
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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