1933 Talbot 110 Alpine Replica

The Talbot 105/110 Speed Models were the ultimate development of the famous line of George Roesch designed 6 cylinder Talbots. The model featured a 3377cc 6 cylinder engine producing 120bhp and every conceivable luxury extra available on a mid 1930s car. The theoretical top speed of this model "in the day", in stripped down racing form was 110mph. It featured a preselector column gear change and traffic clutch which provided semi-automatic gear changes. These cars enjoyed great period popularity and competition success, as both racing cars and as the "rally cars" of their era, tackling such events as the Monte Carlo and Alpine rallies, they were competitive in the Mille Miglia and Le Mans events of the period as well.

The car offered for sale here comes from a long line of illustrious Talbot and VSCC owners and experts, most notably Anthony Blight, Tony Brooking, James Fack, Peter Martin, Michael O'Brien, Arthur Archer, Cecil Schumacher and immediately pre the vendor, no lesser pair than Mr and Mrs Tom Threlfall! The vendor has undertaken a serious schedule of work with this car, all of which is detailed photographically in the history file. His main maxim during this period was "If it ain't broke - Don't fix It"! His main initial activity was replacing the engine's sump which had, at some time in the past, suffered a serious crack - a new replacement was supplied by marque expert Ian Polson and incorporated into the potent mix. Other additions include a high-power starter, spin-on oil filter, ceramic seal on the water pump and a total re-wire, utilising stainless steel conduit and a modern regulator and fuse-box (cunningly hidden within the original Rotax casing). Also in the "electrics" department, flashing indicators and hazard warning lights have been fitted, along with a high intensity rear fog lamp and reversing light. The imposing and characteristic main lamps were re-silvered and fitted with Halogen bulbs, the horn is a magnificient sounding AND looking period Klaxon, all wired, like the lights, via relays for dependable service.

The vendor continues the tale: "Other work included resetting the springs with new bushes where needed, also the shock absorbers were rebuilt with new discs and bushes. The vital control springs within the brakes were replaced and the brakes set up in accordance with Mr Anthony Blight's VERY specific instructions and as a result they are incredibly powerful but also progressive."

Included in the history file is a copy of an article detailing how this car was the donor for the re-birth of Works Team car PL 4, leading the reader to understand that there is still serious "Works DNA" present in 'AGK 508'! A test drive during cataloguing revealed this to be a potent and accomplished Post Vintage Thoroughbred. It pulls well, the pre-selector gearbox changing crisply, having been rebuilt by Cecil Schumacher to incorporate all of the Le Mans Team Car (The famous "GO" cars) modifications and tweaks. Seating four comfortably, with ample luggage space, this is a touring motor car that will be welcomed on the events run by organisations such as HERO and may well, subject to FIA paperwork (it currently enjoys a VSCC Buff Log Book), be able to be run at Classic Le Mans or on the Mille Miglia. What a great and reasonably priced opportunity to indulge in pre-war motoring at a splendidly impressive level.