"sm70- why not Duesenberg?" (sm70-whynotduesenberg)
04/13/2014 at 11:24 • Filed to: None
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"sm70- why not Duesenberg?" (sm70-whynotduesenberg)
04/13/2014 at 11:24 • Filed to: None | 0
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Many of you have probably heard of Talbot-Lago. In the 1930s they were making beautiful coach built teardrop-shaped cars to compete with the likes of Bugatti and Delahaye. Like these two, Talbot-Lago survived the Great Depression, just, and kept producing car until the 1950s, when the company folded and its assets were sold to Simca in 1958-59. However, before that happened, Talbot-Lago cranked out a few lust-worthy touring and racing cars, including this 1955 T26 Grand Sport.
This example is one of only eleven surfing examples, and features the sporting traditional coupe styling, as opposed to a teardrop shape. While the teardrop is arguably the better-looking car, this T26 was designed for road racing. It features a massive 4.5 liter straight six producing 210 horsepower. This car is claimed to be a veteran of both the Colorado Grand Rally (hence the sticker) and the Copperstate 1000 Rally. It did not sell when it crossed the block at Amelia Island in 2011, however, its estimated value is in excess of $325,000. So, did the bidders at Amelia Island make a wise choice in walking away from that price? Or are they themselves hitting the crack pipe?
http://www.goodingco.com/vehicle/1955-t…