Talbot 14/45 Saloon

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Many manufacturers in the 1920s aspired to produce a smooth running, torquey smaller capacity 6 cylinder engine, and the Talbot 14/45 was one of the best 'Light Sixes' of this era.  Designed by Georges Roesch, made its first appearance in late 1926. The 1,701cc engine was particularly smooth and gave the 14/45 a very creditable performance for its size, with almost 60 mph being obtained when road tested by the motoring correspondent of 'The Times'.

Built by Clement Talbot Limited in a factory in Ladbrook Grove in North Kensington, a variety of coachwork styles were available, mostly by Darracq - a subsidiary of S.T.D. Ltd based in Fulham.

The imposing 4 door saloon offered here dates from  1927 was delivered new on 25^th August to McCaen and Appletons.  Its first owner, a Mr Gerald Gleave of St Helens in Lancashire would own it for nearly 40 years until 1966. It has since just four owners. The third owner started a complete restoration in 2007, which unfortunately came to a halt due to ill health. The car was subsequently acquired by another Talbot enthusiast who completed the work to a very good standard in 2016.

The car is in extremely good all-round condition, being tastefully finished in maroon over black, with brown hide upholstery. The Vendor says the Talbot feels willing and is a joy to drive, running smoothly with a comfortable cruising speed of around 50 mph. It retains all its original features and is a most handsome and characterful motor car.  A large file of history is included, with various photographs of the car in the 1930's and historical notes, as well as details of restoration work carried out.

Now only for sale as the Vendor is suffering from” a surfeit of toys” and with all the work done, it is crying out to be used and is being offered with a very attractive Estimate.