This 1938 Talbot-Lago Type 23 with body work by Figoni and Falaschi became the prototype and first production model of the Teardrop Coupe. The T23 Model rides on a 116 inch wheelbase and 4-liter six cylinder engine producing 115 horsepower with a Wilson four-speed pre-selector gearbox. This Talbot-Lago “Coupe Royal” is the only 9220 style Tear Drop to be built on the T23 chassis and was the prototype to the subsequent run of T-150 SS Tear drops. It is also the only Tear Drop to be equipped with exposed Marchal headlamps. A previous owner initiated a restoration in the early 1960’s which resulted in a partial disassembly but which was never completed. The current owners acquired the car in 1998 and commissioned a restoration to original condition.
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