1938 Talbot Lago T150

Broad Arrow Auctions - The Monterey Jet Center 2024
Monterey, 14 August
Lot sold
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Estimate
USD 6 500 000 - 8 500 000
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  • Year of manufacture 
    1938
  • Mileage 
    652 km / 406 mi
  • Car type 
    Other
  • Lot number 
    230
  • Reference number 
    1921
  • Drive 
    LHD
  • Condition 
    Used
  • Exterior brand colour 
    other
  • Location
    United States
  • Exterior colour 
    Other

Description

Ordered new by gentleman race driver and banker Antoine Schumann as a replacement for his Bugatti Type 50

Sold to Schumann by Luigi Chinetti for the sum of 165,000 francs

The only Figoni Teardrop Coupé built on the T150 C Lago Spéciale chassis

Special-order body with unique features specified by Schumann

Class winner at the 1948 Belgian Grand Prix, the 24 Hours of Spa

Known provenance with ownership by prominent French collectors

An outstanding design icon of remarkable and enduring beauty

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