1933 Talbot 90 Sport Competition Registered for the first time on December 6, 933 6 cylinder engine 2,366 cc Four speed Pre-Selector gearbox at wheel Fiva Id. Card Despite many people thinking that the beginning of the successful racing era of this British marque was related with the launch of the powerful 105 model The Talbot 90 Sports Competition with its four seat pointed tail body was really the most competitive car made by this London based company during the thirties Another historical mistake is that some people say Talbot was French They forget the Anglo-Saxon creativity and the future minded engineering job of Mr. Clement Talbot He built these fabulous cars from 1903 up to 1938 when, n facts, he South Kensington factory was sold to a French competitor After the company started a good production and developed some technical innovations in the automobile field such as the Pre-Selector gear-box the six cylinders engine and the use of the wire wheels In 1930 a big emphasis put the "90" on the market They only produced 216 units until the end of 1933 But it could be purchased in several different versions: Touring Saloon And sports, f course With a modern engine, hat was capable of more than 140 bhp in the racing scheme A dozen of cars were sent to the most important races of the times; In the 1932 Mille Miglia The team of Mr.Lewis and Mr.Barnard was 25th at the arrival in Brescia Anyway, he real international success of the "90" was due to the professional aim of the Fox & Nicholl's team of Tolworth Surrey; their famous cars in the tipical "double green" livery were 3rd and 4th at Le mans in 1930 And then they placed three cars in the first three positions of the TT and The 500 Miles race of Brooklands in 1931 Our "Talbot 90 Competition" is in its original specification With this duo-tone green body It has a sound and performing engine Four comfortable green leather seats And of course the wonderful Pre-Selector gearbox This is a quite famous car During it's history it entered many important events all over Europe Coupe des Alpes Targa Florio Rally Neige et Glace To name just a view of them 2005 the car was completely taken apart and restored to it's original glory No costs was spared in the restoration process 2005 Caro Gran Sport Rally -250 KM 2006 Japan FIVA Licencing 2006 La Festa Mille Miglia -1600 KM 2007 La Festa Mille Miglia -1600 KM 2007 Nico Maroni Run -300 KM 2008 La Festa Mille Miglia -1600 KM 2009 La Festa Primavera Rally -1000 KM 2010 Rally Nippon -1200 KM 2011 Rally Nippon -1200 KM 2012 Rally Nippon -1200 KM 2012 Rally Nippon Yokohama -500 KM 2013 Rally Nippon in TAIWAN -1200KM 2014 Splendore IKAHO -500 KM 2014 HOKKAIDO Classic Rally -500 KM For more pictures please look at: oxcars com / Japan
- Of course the sales price includes:
- Shipping in a single 20′ container from Yokohama/Japan to Los Angeles
- As well as duty and all customs clearance cost due at arrival here in L.A.
- No other costs for you to import this car into the US
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