“This ultra-rare Talbot is the epitome of classic car elegance, an investment piece and a remarkable piece of motoring history," said Steve Fulford, valuer at Hansons Auctioneers. The Talbot will go under the hammer at Hansons Auctioneers on Friday, September 16. The success of the car was widely viewed as the key reason for Talbot Motors success.
The challenge was to provide the refinement of a Rolls-Royce 20 hp at an affordable price. It was the brainchild of Swiss-born automative engineer George Roesch who was tasked with masterminding a motor to drive them back to success. It went on to have six owners, all in the Liverpool area, from 1939 until it was rescued by Noel Bagshaw in 1985.
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The original Talbot Factory Ledger records the build details for the car which still has its original registration plate, GN 524. It was also named Best Turned Out Talbot 14/15 at an STD national rally in 2016 as well as multiple vintage car awards.Ī total of 1,002 Talbot 14/45 Scouts were made in the 1920s and 1930s, including just 493 AQ models. In 2014 it won the Grammar Trophy Pride of Ownership award at a Sunbeam, Talbot, Darraq (STD) Register rally. “In Noel’s ownership it won many trophies and I’ve occasionally shown the car myself.” “A water pump and thermostatic control system have also been fitted to give controlled temperature in all weathers including heatwaves. “It will cruise all day at 50-55mph and has a maximum speed of 65mph. “I fitted a fully concealed electronic ignition system which provides excellent performance. I’ve made minor modifications to improve drivability, which can all be reversed. “The car has been in constant use since then and has 21,000 miles on the clock. “They retained standard specification on the Talbot except for an improved camshaft, close ratio gearbox, modern full-flow oil filter and clutch.
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“Over the next 10 years Noel and his business associate Bill Barrott carried out a complete nut-and-bolt, ground-up professional restoration. He acquired the car in a very tired state in 1985. “I bought it in 2013 from respected car restorer Noel Bagshaw.
“It is now the only surviving example of this particular body and it’s in excellent condition. “My 1930 Talbot AQ 14/45 Scout model, registration GN 524, is a half-paneled Weymann saloon with a black and cream body color and brown leather interior," said Gordon, 84, who worked Rolls-Royce for 34 years.
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