1939 Talbot Lago T150C SS Pourtout Coupe

1939 Talbot Lago T150C SS Pourtout Coupe

This is one of three T150C SS fitted with a teardrop coupe designed by Georges Paulin and built by Marcel Pourtout. It was still in Pourtout's workshop when War raged over Europe and it was not completed until 1944. With peace returned, the streamlined car was raced with great success in French races by Pierre Boncompagni, or "Pagnibon". He scored victories in among others the Mt. Ventoux Hillclimb and races at Monthléry. Following many years of hiding while in American ownership, it reappeared in highly original condition at the 2006 The Quail, a Motorsports Gathering. Two years later, it was acquired by the current owner at the Bonhams Quail auction. It has since been completely restored in the United Kingdom, during which the original, racing blue colour was discovered. Winning its class, chassis 90120 made its post-restoration debut at the 2014 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.

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