Description
A very special Talbot-Lago T26 by Worblaufen. Only three are ever produced and only two are beleived to be in excistence. Built in 1947, delivered in Switzerland, where it stayed for decades. Exceptional bolt & nut restoration by one of the best classic car restorers of the Netherlands. After the restoration the car took part in several prestigious events, like the Pebble Beach, Villa d’Este, Schwetzlingen, Paleis ’t Loo and many more.
There is special, very special and above that you have the Talbot-Lago T26 by Carrosserie Worblaufen, F. Ramseier & Co., one of the most highly regarded body builders in Switzerland. This coachbuilder built cars based on Alfa Romeo, Bugatti, Isotta Fraschini and Talbot-Lago. A very exclusive ‘vehicle’, of which only three were built. It’s just art on wheels.
Powered by a beautiful six-cylinder, 4. 5 litre, straight from the Grand Prix car of that time, (although the power source was a bit stronger with 280 hp). This powerful engine has approximately 190 hp and is linked to a Wilson preselector 4 speed gearbox, Lockheed hydraulic drum brakes and knock-off wire wheels are just some of the special features of the T26.
The T26 was one of the fastest luxury cars on sale at the time.
In every respect, this Talbot Lago T26 Record by Worblaufen is the absolute top of what was available at the time. No less than 1600 hours went into the construction of one Worblaufen T26 and that is without the chassis, engine and other things that were ‘taken over’ from the normal T26 Record.
This T26 was delivered new in 1947 to its first owner in Zurich, a doctor. He enjoyed his special convertible for decades, until the exclusive car went to its second owner in the 1960s. The Talbot Lago only left Switzerland in 2003. It is during that period that the car is restored to unprecedented class by an exceptionally good restorer from the Netherlands. This high leveel of restoration made that a few years later the car took part in the prestigious Pebble Beach competition.
The car comes with a full history document with a very detailed history, including about 100 restoration photos, but also photos from earlier times.
Some cars are especially beautiful from a certain angle, this Talbot Lago, no matter what way you look at it from every angle, the car is elegant, stylish and beautifully contoured.
Simply art on wheels.
Worblaufen has put a lot of work into the interior. Beautiful leather, beautiful carpets and of course a beautiful design of the dashboard. The centrally located meters and the dashboard, partly finished in body color, look truly fantastic. Absolutely everything you see is in excellent condition, and this also applies to the parts you do not see.
A unique car that will not only bring an unprecedented amount of pleasure while driving but also has all the looks of elegance. A truly unique piece of motoring history. Full history from new. Documented restoration file with 100+ photos
