Description
1921 Talbot - Darracq 16hp V21 open tourer, Registration XH5797, Chassis Type 21 No. 36652
Owned by the vendors late husband since 1967.
This splendid high quality French vintage open tourer which was made for the English market is based on a 1913 design which was discontinued for the duration of the First World War while the factory engaged in aircraft production and was then re-introduced after the war when the production of motorcars commenced again. The powerful 3 litre four cylinder engine allows a cruising speed of 45 miles an hour and was highly regarded when it was new. This very original example was purchased by the vendor's husband in 1967 from CJ Bendall Ltd of Hitchin, Hertfordshire for £750 (the original bill of sale, original purchase cheque and a photograph of the happy couple with their new purchase are included in the sale.) The car has very original green and black coachwork with a black buttoned leather upholstered interior with canvas hood all of which have a wonderful patina and appear in very sound condition for their age. It is equipped with good quality CAV electrical fittings, including the headlamps, side lamps and instruments. The late owner used the car frequently at first and then commenced some sympathetic mechanical restoration in the 1970s and early 1980s. It had its last MOT in 1982 and was then taken of the road and stored in an open but dry barn. The engine was turned over from time to time to keep it free as it is today. This delightful 'oily rag ' large vintage tourer represents a rare opportunity to obtain a highly original vintage car that will require some restoration and recommissioning that has a wonderful history file including a V5C logbook, old logbooks, bills for work carried out in 1970s and 80s and related ephemera including old photographs . It is also supplied with several boxes of spares and fittings.
(Subject to 12% buyers' premium inclusive of VAT)
The auction will take place on Saturday 16th November at 11am
