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1948 Talbot Lago T26 by Saoutchik
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1948 Talbot Lago T26 by Saoutchik | March 21, 2008
During the late 40s and early 50s, the Talbot-Lago was touted as being the fastest touring car built in France and many were graced with flamboyant coachwork bodies by independent carrosseries. This one-of-a-kind coupe by Jacques Saoutchik is perhaps the greatest example and has received acclaim throughout the world, acknowledged to be an automotive work of art.

Almost all of the T26 Grand Sport automobiles received custom coachwork from various coachbuilders. Many were used to display their artistic creations at Motor Shows while others sat atop shortened chassis and were used for sporting events.

This T26 road-going coupe is powered by a six-cylinder, DOHC Cam engine with triple carburetors that produces nearly 200 horsepower. It has a four-speed Wilson Preselector gearbox, four-wheel drum brakes and a live-axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs rear suspension. This setup provided the necessary power, performance, and comfort required by cars of this caliber.

Produced in very limited numbers, the T26 models are extremely rare and exclusive. Most fans of Talbot-Logos consider this car to be the best, most elaborate and most beautiful T26 created.
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