Talbot-Darracq Car GP 1926 Ready to Auction

TALBOT-DARRACQ GP Car Bonhams menawarkan satu Talbot-Darracq 1.5 liter supercharger straight-eighth year 1926-27 as part of the annual auction of retro cars that will be in the title in Paris next January 23, 2010. This car is estimated by pre-selling price of about 400-600 thousand euros.

This car was built by two Italian Grand Prix engineer who worked at the Talbot factory in Suresnes Paris and at that time had managed to set new standards in excellence engine capable of reaching 160 bhp from the engine capacity of only 1.488cc.

This new car makes racing a delayed debut in 1926 British Grand Prix at Brooklands Motor Course where Albert Divo racing team and Henry Segrave langsng lead but eliminated due to dental problems.

A month later they won a victory in the 1st and 2nd position in the race JCC 200-Miles and refine it by reaching the podium 1-2-3 in Montlhery, France. Talbot-Darracq then updated with the 1927 chassis strengthening.

Sunbeam-Talbot-Darracq fall in financial ruin forced the three vehicles sitting on the car was sold to Grand Prix racing driver Emilio Materassi PRIVATEER Italy. Even until his death, the team decided to stay Materassi down these cars before they sell it at the end of the season to Enrico Plate 1930.

Plate continued to decrease again these cars in the race with various forms of modification such as by strengthening the framework of chassis.

This special car passes through an intermediary owners to Australia. When found and rescued by the Talbot-Darracq Grand Prix Car by tracking vendor components. In March 1988 the car was completed despite a comprehensive restoration needs.

Currently vehicles have difficulty maintaining rebuilt with Plate 1931 chassis for a while if it can not meet the specifications of the dragster-Sunbeam-Talbot Darracq Grand Prix 1926-27.

"Legendary is the term that is too often used for collector cars, but in this case, very, very right. This is one of only three Talbot-Darracq Grand Prix made for the 1926 season and has been known and recorded in history," Said Group Head of Bonhams Motoring Department James Knight.

With the magic of engineering, he said, 8-cylinder engine in line supercharger 1.5-liter capacity capable of turning his 7.000rpm. This machine has been included dozens of roller and ball bearings complicated race to minimize internal friction.

"And this is not a static exhibit. The vehicle is operated in full by the owner now enjoys attending various events in motor sport in Australia," said Knight.