A Gallery of the 1949 Talbot-Lago T26 Grand Sport Convertible Presented by Bonhams
The unrestored 1949 Talbot-Lago T26 Grand Sport Convertible being presented by Bonhams on August 18, 2023.
The unrestored 1949 Talbot-Lago T26 Grand Sport Convertible being presented by Bonhams on August 18, 2023.
Talbot-Lago produced only 35 examples of the T26 Grand Sport, of which only three were bodied with open coachwork on the desirable short-wheelbase chassis.
The bodywork was designed by Claude Delaisse and made by coachbuilder Dubos.
The car’s exterior styling is both stately and flowing, as seen with the driver’s-side door alone.
The heart of the T26 is its 192 bhp engine, a 4.5-liter, OHV inline-six topped with three Zenith Stromberg carburetors.
The interior has been preserved in largely original condition, as has the car in general.
According to Rupert Banner, global head of specialists at Bonhams Cars, this example “encapsulates the ultimate driving experience, combining nimble precision, raw power, and unparalleled elegance.”
This unrestored car is expected to fetch upwards of $2 million when it crosses the auction block.