This 1939 Talbot-Lago Raced at Le Mans. Now It Could Fetch $8 Million.

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• •The 1939 Talbot-Lago T150-C SS Teardrop Coupé is a rare racing car with only 11 examples made, notable for competing in the 1939 24 Hours of Le Mans.
• •It was specially built with an enlarged 4.0-liter engine, aerodynamic modifications, and racing features like a four-speed Wilson pre-selector transmission.
• •The car retired from the Le Mans race due to mechanical issues or a spin on oil, and its racing career ended with WWII.
• •The vehicle was confiscated by Germans, lost during the Cold War, and later found and restored in California starting in 1996.
• •It has been exhibited at prestigious events like Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, winning awards including the 2011 Trofeo BMW Group Best in Show at Villa d’Este.
• •The car sold for $3.905 million in 2006 and was later auctioned for $7.265 million in 2022, now estimated to fetch between $7 million and $8 million.
• •RM Sotheby’s will auction the car during Monterey Car Week on August 15, highlighting its unique blend of Art Deco styling and racing heritage.