1936→1937 Talbot-Lago T150C

Talbot-Lago’s ultimate pre-war model was the T150C which was made as a short-wheel base SS or longer Lago Speciale model.

Due to the sporting nature of the independently-sprung chassis, many T150Cs were used for racing in both wheelbase lengths.

While the most famous T150 is the Teardrop Coupe by Figoni et Falaschi many chassis were bodied by Talbot-Lago in a less dramatic design.

In Detail

submitted by	Richard Owen
type	Racing Car
production years	1936 – 1937
built at	France
production	6
engine	Inline-6
position	Front, Longitudinal
aspiration	Natural
block material	Cast Iron
valvetrain	Pushrod OHV
fuel feed	3 Stromberg Carburettors
displacement	3994 cc / 243.73 in³
bore	90 mm / 3.54 in
stroke	104.5 mm / 4.11 in
compression	7.8:1
power	126.8 kw / 170 bhp @ 4700 rpm
specific output	42.56 bhp per litre
bhp/weight	173.47 bhp per tonne
body / frame	Aluminum Body over Steel Frame
driven wheels	RWD
front brakes	Drums
rear brakes	Drums
f suspension	Double Wishbones w/Friction Dampers
r suspension	Live Axle w/Semi-Elliptic Leaf Springs, Friction Dampers
curb weight	980 kg / 2161 lbs
wheelbase	2650 mm / 104.3 in
transmission	Wilson 4-Speed Pre-selector
top speed	~210 kph / 130.41 mph

Auction Sales History

1936 Talbot Lago T150C 82930 – sold for €1,461,792
A legendary sporting career. The limpid history of a mythical model. The archetypal French pre-war racing car. Our car took part in the Le Man 24 Hours on four occasions. It was owned by Levegh – whose epic drive behind the wheel of a T26GS at Le Mans in 1952, when he spent 23 hours out in front, led to his joining Mercedes for the tragic race of 1955. In 1949 our car was driven by Rosier at Le Mans, before he won the 1950 race in a post-war Talbot T26GS. in other words, this is a car with profound links to the stellar event of endurance racing.
Auction Source: Artcurial Motorcars à 2013 Rétromobile