Gooding & Company

August 14 and August 15

Formerly the Property of Brita Appelgren

1938 Talbot-Darracq T23 Drop Head Coupe

Coachwork by Figoni et Falaschi

Chassis No. 93122

Engine No. 23343

Please note that an additional 2.5% of the final bid price will be invoiced to the purchaser of this lot representing Import Duties paid into the US.
$700,000 - $900,00
  • One of Only Two Such Examples Constructed
  • An Exceedingly Rare and Unusually Correct 1930s French Classic
  • Wonderful Provenance and Distinguished Chain of Ownership
  • Spectacular Original Three-Position Coachwork Verified by Claude Figoni
  • Lovely Presentation in the Original, As-Delivered Appearance
  • Recent Cosmetic and Mechanical Restoration by Top Specialists
  • Desirable Twin Carburetor, Four-Litre Engine
  • Yet-to-be Displayed on the American Concours Circuit

3,996 SOHC Inline Six-Cylinder Engine

Twin Zenith-Stromberg Carburetors

115 BHP at 4,200 RPM

4-Speed Wilson Preselector Gearbox

4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes

Independent Front Suspension

Live Rear Axle with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs