Leif in Calif Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 A very arcane example! I think the best feature is the model script on the back! more pics in ad. https://monterey.craigslist.org/ctd/d/tacoma-1955-talbot-lago-t15-baby/7776161017.html 1955 Talbot Lago T15 Baby Lot # 518 Lucky Collector Car Auctions (luckyoldcar.com) Fall Classic 2024 Auto Auction 325 152nd St E, Tacoma, WA 98445 • Saturday, August 31, 2024 • 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM LeMay Marymount Event Center In conjunction with the 46th LeMay Annual Show 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 now there is something you don't see every day. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1957Birdman Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 I realize that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but this design is pretty pedestrian. There were definitely better styled cars offered by the American manufactures during that time. This example looks very well preserved and as alsancle says, it it definitely something you don’t see every day. Lew Bachman 1957 Thundebird 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif in Calif Posted August 29 Author Share Posted August 29 2 hours ago, 1957Birdman said: I realize that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but this design is pretty pedestrian. Yes, I agree! It made me think of the Gilbern, a car built in Wales by "two blokes in a shed". (actually the Gilbern is better looking) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bloom Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 An interesting car, but I am of the opinion that to have the official name of your car be “baby” isn’t helpful and hasn’t aged well. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 (edited) 8 hours ago, John Bloom said: An interesting car, but I am of the opinion that to have the official name of your car be “baby” isn’t helpful and hasn’t aged well. Note true! Behold the Type 46 Baby Royale: Edited August 30 by alsancle (see edit history) 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bloom Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 OK, you got me.......but I think they might have sold more with another name. Glad RR didn't officially call the 20/25 the "Baby" or Ferrari calling the Dino "Baby". If anything, it conjures up images of a chick car.....not that there's anything wrong with that! 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAKerry Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 18 hours ago, alsancle said: now there is something you don't see every day. I think this is the only one I have seen! 16 hours ago, 1957Birdman said: I realize that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but this design is pretty pedestrian. There were definitely better styled cars offered by the American manufactures during that time. This example looks very well preserved and as alsancle says, it it definitely something you don’t see every day. Lew Bachman 1957 Thundebird We know what opinions are like, but I really like this car. Not sure there were many 1955 American cars that were as stylish. Maybe a Studebaker, the T bird was nice, I think this one looks better than a 55 vette. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 Were these coachbuilt? Love the couch like back seat. Something every sportscar should have, along with perhaps a small onboard library and some cigars... That said, I love it. I get Lew's opinion but these cars probably were not intended so much for the US market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1912Staver Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 A very similar concept to the Facel Vega Facellia. Storied name and company history, but a last gasp before time ran out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1912Staver Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 16 hours ago, Leif in Calif said: Yes, I agree! It made me think of the Gilbern, a car built in Wales by "two blokes in a shed". (actually the Gilbern is better looking) Later Gilbern's , particular Invaders are much better looking. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif in Calif Posted August 30 Author Share Posted August 30 This appears to be the same car, bodied by Barou and sold at Bonhams earlier this year for $57,120 inc. premium. https://cars.bonhams.com/auction/29260/lot/50/1955-talbot-lago-t-15-baby-chassis-no-122022/ I always wonder about cars that come back on the market so quickly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1912Staver Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 Actually $ 57 K almost seems reasonable given the history of Talbot Lago in general. And the current market value of almost every other model of Talbot Lago. The coachwork lacks eye appeal, but otherwise the car probably has more going for it than a quick glance might suggest. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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