1947 Talbot-Lago T-26 Cabriolet by Worblaufen

Offered by Barrett-Jackson | Scottsdale, Arizona |  January 23-31, 2016

Photo – Barrett-Jackson

Talbot-Lago, which came into existence in 1935 when the French Talbot was reorganized by Tony Lago, became of of the biggest French names in pre-and-post-war luxury automobiles. Also, most of their cars are gorgeous – including this one. Don’t you think?

The T-26 (which is also referred to as the Record Type 26) is powered by a 4.5-liter straight-six making 170 horsepower. Most of these cars were sedans, but a few were sent out to coachbuilders.

Only three T-26s were bodied by Carrosserie Worblaufen of Bern, Switzerland. This one has been completely restored is being offered for sale for the first time in almost a quarter century. Click here for more info and here for more from this sale.

Update: Sold $715,000.