This is the last of a total of six two-seater Talbot racing cars with a Talbot engine and left the factory in 1952. The racing car was built on a Lago Grand Sport chassis shortened by 30 cm with a wheelbase of 2.50 meters. In accordance with the regulations in force at the time, it was bodied as a two-seater sports car. Another special feature is the gear selector directly on the Wilson box and not on the steering wheel.

The car only took part in two races in 1952 before it went into the factory storage.

It was entered at the 24 Hours of Le Mans (June 14-15, 1952) with starting number 9 and drivers Meyrat/Mairesse, but unfortunately had to retire after 13 hours of racing due to a defective oil pump.

He had better luck at the GP of Reims two weeks later (June 29, 1952), where he finished second with Guy Mairesse at the wheel.

In 1953, it was sold to Sweden, where it remained until it was resold to England in 1971. It was then sold to the USA in 1983, went to Japan in 1986 and returned to Europe in 1990. In 1991 it was bought by Nicolas Seydoux and became part of the Charboneaux Collection in 1992.

In 1993, it was finally purchased by a Swiss collector who had it fully restored. The car remained in the collection for 31 years.

Today, the car is in the “with fenders” configuration and no longer has the original two-seater racing bodywork from that era.

The vehicle has a Swiss vehicle registration certificate and is eligible to compete in numerous historic events