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Talbot Lago T26 GS Coupe Coachwork by Oblin 1948
This Talbot Lago T26 Grand Sport (chassis 110106) with 265 cm short wheelbase chassis was originally the property of British racing driver Goldie Gardner who sent it to Van den Plas which completed a coupe coachwork. The car was then sold to gentlemen driver Claude Nias who participated in several racing events like Liège Rome Liège rally. The Talbot Lago coupe was found to be quite heavy so that Claude Nias contracted Martial Oblin to complete a lightweight coupe coachwork. The coachwork made of steel tubes structure supporting aluminium body panels; the result was a reduction of 145 kg in overall weight The resulting Talbot Lago Grand Sport by Oblin was shown at the Brussels Motor Show and participated in several racing events like Spa Francorchamps 24 Hours. The powerful, free-revving Type 26 4,482cc 6-cylinder engine had been developed by Anthony Lago and chief engineer Carlo Marchetti during the War and had first been shown at the Paris Salon in 1946. The twin camshafts in the upper part of the block operated large overhead valves inclined at an efficient 90 degrees via short pushrods and rockers on either side of the head, which made the engine look like a DOHC design to the casual observer. With two carburetors, the result was an impressive 170bhp when mounted in a T26 Record chassis. In 2014, this Talbot Lago T26 Grand Sport Coupe Oblin -chassis 110106- was sold for US$ 1.485.000 at Bonhams Auction Sale in Quail Lodge Monterey bay California. The Talbot Lago T26 GS Coupe one off coachwork by Oblin was entered at 2008 Classic Le Mans and driven by German drivers Thomas Koerver and Martin Kölnberger. source Bonhams 2014 Wallpapers : Talbot Lago T26 GS Coupe 1948 (click on image to enlarge)
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