1934 Talbot 65/75 Drophead Foursome Coupe

Registration No: YG 7322
Chassis No: 36539
MOT: Exempt

• Arguably the handsomest Drophead Coupe design ever to grace a Roesch Talbot and supplied new via the Thornton Engineering Co Ltd of Bradford
• Previously entrusted to John Foy Ltd, its well-preserved `Foursome' coachwork was stripped to bare metal and treated to various ash frame repairs before being repainted Dark Green
• Offered for sale with numerous restoration invoices / photographs plus assorted old MOTs
• Fitted with back-up electric fuel pump, in line fuel filter and warning beeper for electric indicators

While the British Talbot was part of the larger Anglo-French Sunbeam-Talbot-Darracq organisation, it was struggling to stay in business when Georges Roesch, a Swiss automotive engineer, returned to the company in 1925 and worked under Louis Coatalen at the Talbot Motor Works in North Kensington to develop an innovative six-cylinder push-rod engine. Roesch’s return transformed the business's prospects leading to a successful run of well engineered and handsome cars.

Arguably the handsomest Drophead Coupe design ever to grace a Roesch Talbot, the few surviving examples of Carlton's `Foursome' coachwork are highly sought after. Supplied new via the Thornton Engineering Co Ltd of Bradford during May 1934, `YG 7322' owes its conservation to the Marsden family. Dry stored in a purpose-built garage on the Isle of Wight for most of their custodianship (1943-1988), chassis 36539 was subsequently acquired by marque specialist Ian Polson who fitted a 2.3-litre six-cylinder engine, pre-selector gearbox, steering column and torque tube from a more powerful BA75 sports saloon on behalf of David Jones. Purchased from the latter by David Thomson in February 1994, the 65/75 had had much mechanical work done but was cosmetically untouched. Entrusted to John Foy Ltd, its well-preserved `Foursome' coachwork was stripped to bare metal and treated to ash frame repairs before being repainted dark green and a new hood for the ingenious three-position roof fabricated. Returned to Ian Polson for maintenance by next keeper Gideon Hudson, it then formed part of his private collection being regularly serviced by in-house engineers. Sold next by the way of H&H in 2014, the car was subject to numerous alterations with much money being spent during his tenure including a through engine and pre-select gearbox overhaul before it was again sold by us in 2020. During his ownership certain previous modifications deemed out of keeping with the car’s age have been undone and the upholstery replaced with modern leather in the interests of style and comfort. New Blockley tyres were fitted and the shock absorbers and suspension geometry overhauled. Indeed, the vendor advises the entire car has been fettled and improved where required and its is said to be in fine running order and very reliable. This rare and decidedly elegant Post-Vintage Thoroughbred is offered with numerous restoration invoices and photographs plus assorted old MOT certificates.

For more information, please contact:
James McWilliam
james.mcwilliam@handh.co.uk
07943 584760