For Sale 2018 Bonhams
The current vendor purchased 'DYY 789' in 1981 from well known Talbot enthusiast Rod King, who had owned the car since 1978. Prior to Rod King's ownership, 'DYY 789' had passed through various hands including those of Talbot specialist John Bland and Alexandra Garage, Earls Court in the 1950s. According to the old-style buff logbook, there were three owners between 1959 and 1978 when 'DYY 789' ended up in the hands of Rod King.
For the past 37 years, the Talbot has remained largely untouched. Presented in 'barn find' condition, it retains many important original features such as the factory coachwork and interior, dashboard instruments, Rotax lamps, and sprung bumpers, and has the benefit of the much-improved later flywheel and starter motor.
After a long period of hibernation, this now very rare Talbot is offered for sale as a potentially most rewarding restoration project. A very attractive high-performance 1930s touring car, it wants only for an enthusiastic new owner to return it to former glory. Offered for sale with a V5C document and the aforementioned logbook
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