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In 1935, the Talbot-Lago company was merged with the Sunbeam-Talbot-Darracq, when Major A.F. 'Tony' Lago bought the Darracq factory at Suresnes and continued production, selling his cars as Darracqs in the UK and Talbots in France. The company continued in both sports car and Grand Prix racing. In 1937 they achieved victories in the French Grand Prix and the Tourist Trophy. In the post-War era, a victory was earned at LeMans.
The 4.0-liter Lago models were revived in 1946 as the Record. They were given hydraulic brakes, a Wilson pre-selector gearbox, and a 4.5-liter version of the classic long-stroke, cross-pushrod engine. Power output was exceptional, rated at 170 bhp. For those serious privateers looking for an additional advantage, there was the short-wheelbase Grand Sport fitted with a 190bhp engine.
By the early 1950s, the company's future looked bleak. Lago pressed onward, and introduced a new flagship model at the October 1952 Paris Salon. It was the Talbot-Lago Grand Sport dressed in 2+2 coachwork, designed by Carlo Delaisse of Letourneur & Marchand, and built in-house. Just like the 1946 Record in its day, the Grand Sport was given a 4.5-liter engine derived from the Grand Prix Talbot unit.
There were only 51 examples of the Grand Sport 4.5-liter cars ever produced. This example is chassis number 5302. It left the Suresnes plant on February 4th, 1954, for delivery to its first owner, Mr. Counil. Since that time, the car has had five caretakers.
Over the past two decades, the car has undergone extensive restoration. The engine was rebuilt in the 1980s. The chassis, suspension, and braking system were overhauled in the 1990s. It is currently painted in Navy Blue. A full re-trim in beige leather was done in 2000.
In 2008, this Grand Sport Coupe was offered for sale at the 'Quail Lodge, A Sale of Exceptional Motorcars and Automobilia' presented by Bonhams Auction. It was sold for $205,000, inclusive of the buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2008
The 4.0-liter Lago models were revived in 1946 as the Record. They were given hydraulic brakes, a Wilson pre-selector gearbox, and a 4.5-liter version of the classic long-stroke, cross-pushrod engine. Power output was exceptional, rated at 170 bhp. For those serious privateers looking for an additional advantage, there was the short-wheelbase Grand Sport fitted with a 190bhp engine.
By the early 1950s, the company's future looked bleak. Lago pressed onward, and introduced a new flagship model at the October 1952 Paris Salon. It was the Talbot-Lago Grand Sport dressed in 2+2 coachwork, designed by Carlo Delaisse of Letourneur & Marchand, and built in-house. Just like the 1946 Record in its day, the Grand Sport was given a 4.5-liter engine derived from the Grand Prix Talbot unit.
There were only 51 examples of the Grand Sport 4.5-liter cars ever produced. This example is chassis number 5302. It left the Suresnes plant on February 4th, 1954, for delivery to its first owner, Mr. Counil. Since that time, the car has had five caretakers.
Over the past two decades, the car has undergone extensive restoration. The engine was rebuilt in the 1980s. The chassis, suspension, and braking system were overhauled in the 1990s. It is currently painted in Navy Blue. A full re-trim in beige leather was done in 2000.
In 2008, this Grand Sport Coupe was offered for sale at the 'Quail Lodge, A Sale of Exceptional Motorcars and Automobilia' presented by Bonhams Auction. It was sold for $205,000, inclusive of the buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2008
2020 RM Sothebys : The Elkhart Collection
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $180,000-USD $240,000
Sale Price :
USD $246,400
2008 Bonhams & Butterfields Sale of Exceptional Motorcars and Automobilia
Sale Price :
USD $205,000
2008 Bonhams - Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles Automobiles d'Exception
Sale Price :
USD $233,652 (€ 161,000.00)
2007 Coys Auction - Grandes Marques - Maastricht
Pre-Auction Estimates :
€135,000-€160,000
Sale Price :
USD $154,872 (€ 120,000.00)
1954 Talbot-Lago T-26 Grand Sport Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Talbot-Lago T-26 Grand Sport
(Data based on Model Year 1954 sales)
1954 Talbot-Lago T26 GSL Chassis#: 111003 Sold for USD$246,400 2020 RM Sothebys : The Elkhart Collection | |
1954 Talbot-Lago T26 GSL Chassis#: 111006 Sold for USD$385,000 2016 RM Sotheby's : Monterey | |
1954 Talbot-Lago T26 GSL Chassis#: 111012 Sold for USD$385,000 2015 RM Sotheby's : Monterey | |
1954 Talbot-Lago Grand Sport Coupe Chassis#: 111006 Sold for USD$154,000 2011 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Amelia Island | |
1954 Talbot-Lago T-26 Grand Sport Sold for USD$205,000 2008 Bonhams & Butterfields Sale of Exceptional Motorcars and Automobilia | |
1954 Talbot-Lago T26 Grand Sport Coupe Chassis#: 111003 Sold for USD$233,652 2008 Bonhams - Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles Automobiles d'Exception | |
1954 Talbot Lago T26 Gran Sport Chassis#: 111003 Sold for USD$154,872 2007 Coys Auction - Grandes Marques - Maastricht |
Talbot-Lago T-26 Grand Sports That Failed To Sell At Auction
1954 Talbot-Lago T-26 Grand Sport's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1954 Talbot Lago T26 GSL | 111010 | 2024 Artcurial : Retromobile | $200,000 | $260,000 |
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