1958 Talbot-Lago T14 America Coupé 2500 Sport by Carlo Delaisse

The Talbot-Lago T14 America Coupé 2500 Sport was designed by Carlo Delaisse. He was the chief designer at Letourneur et Merchand Coachbuilders in Paris. It is perhaps his best work because the T14 has exceptionally fine proportions. The Talbot-Lago T14 America Coupé 2500 Sport with V8 engine is a very rare car. The 2.5 liter V8 engine was taken from BMW. The power of the V8 engine was to ensure that the T14 would sell better in the United States. According to the Talbot-Lago club, a total of 12 units of the Talbot-Lago T14 America Coupé 2500 Sport were made between 1957 and 1959. This is incorrect. In fact, this is number thirteen. In 1959, Talbot-Lago was taken over by Simca who could no longer save the brand. Simca itself needed all the resources to keep its head above water so an exclusive brand next to it was not sustainable. Talbot-Lago therefore quietly left the scene shortly after the takeover. In all probability, this is the very last car ever to leave the gates of the Talbot-Lago factory. According to researchers at the brand, this particular car left the factory with an engine and interior but the T14 still needed to be finished. Therefore, it was also not initially counted in production by the Talbot-Lago club. This particular car was finished entirely by hand by the old Talbot-Lago test driver Geroges Grimard. The car was untraceable for a long time and only surfaced in 1968. The car was in very clean condition and only needed a new paint job 15 years ago for cosmetic reasons. The aluminum body is in very good original condition with tight, thin sheet metal and correct fits. The original interior has been very well cared for since 1958 and is completely original with a beautiful patina. The chassis is also completely original and rust free. Technically, this 2500 Sport is also completely original and in excellent condition. Due to good maintenance and low mileage, the car has never needed a complete overhaul. In short, an extremely rare Talbot-Lago T14 America Coupé 2500 Sport in excellent original condition. Practically untraceable.