1930 Talbot M 75 C Break (Carrosserie Unique) - Lot 29

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1930 Talbot M 75 C Break (Carrosserie Unique) - Lot 29
1930 Talbot M 75 C Break (Carrosserie Unique) Collector's registration Serial number: 77122 - Unique wooden bodywork - Extensive documented restoration - Same owner for 23 years - Documented history since 1930 At the turn of the 1930s, the Talbot M 75 C was part of the refined production of Automobiles Talbot, then renowned for the quality of its chassis and the robustness of its powertrains. Positioned in the mid- to upper-range segment, the M 75 C was based on a classic separate-chassis architecture that allowed independent coachbuilders to express their full know-how. At the time, the role of the coachbuilder was central: the manufacturer supplied a motorized chassis, and the final silhouette depended on the client and the craftsman. Elegant utility versions, hunting station wagons or commercial bodywork based on Talbot are infinitely rarer today than convertibles or saloons, which are often transformed over time to keep up with market fashions. In this respect, the example on offer, serial number 77122, is an absolutely singular piece. Built in 1930 by Ets Cognée on behalf of Monsieur Matais, a cloth merchant in Lencloître, this Talbot M 75 C Break features a unique industrial body, with an ash structure and oak trim. After the Second World War, it was acquired by Mr Raoul Predeau of Châtellerault, then successively by Mr Pirondeau in 1955, Mr Jean-François Baume in 1976, Mr Chalot and Mr Tarpin in the 1980s. After remaining in its original state for a long time, it was partially dismantled as part of an unfinished restoration, before being sold in parts to its current owner on October 16, 2003. He then undertook a complete reassembly, a technical and heritage challenge that lasted until August 2010, documented by an extensive file of invoices and photographs. Anxious to authenticate his car, he contacted the president of the Talbot club at the time, Monsieur Dupont, who confirmed not only its authenticity as a Talbot M 75 C Estate, but also the uniqueness of the bodywork, known to specialists. While many station wagons were transformed into convertibles for reasons of rating, this one was preserved in its original configuration, as recommended by Monsieur Dupont. The historical research carried out by the current owner enabled him to reconstruct the chain of ownership, with the invaluable help of Mr. Raoul Predeau's son, evoking the family's journeys from the Vienne to the ocean. The restoration also included leather upholstery for the seats, panels and door frames. The mechanics benefit from a new engine, tuned according to traditional methods by Ets Barbery, which will be the last engine reassembled by the former engine manufacturer. This Talbot has two fuel tanks, a main one (needs revision due to infrequent use) and a secondary 5-liter one for short trips and maintenance operations. An electric fuel pump has been added for practical reasons, the original pump being kept in the trunk alongside several spare parts. The current shade, a deep green chosen by the owner when the car was sold to him fully sanded and with no trace of its original color, harmoniously accompanies the nobility of the wood without betraying the spirit of the period. The oak door panels have been varnished on both sides, following a wise advice borrowed from the maritime world, to avoid any wood tiling phenomena. The wheel fillets have been restored to their original condition, thanks to an old photograph of another Talbot M 75 C that has been found and authenticated by the descendants of the people pictured. The file accompanying the car includes a folder containing all the restoration invoices, a documentation folder and a binder detailing all the historical research carried out. A true museum piece, this Talbot M 75 C Break is an exceptional testimony to the craftsmanship of the 1930s, and a unique opportunity to acquire an example with no known equivalent. The description of the vehicle is based on information provided by the seller, who remains solely responsible for the condition of the property. The House of Osenat verifies their consistency. 1930 Talbot M 75 C Break (Unique Bodywork) Collector's registration certificate Serial number: 77122 - Unique wooden bodywork - Extensive documented restoration - Same owner for 23 years - Documented history since 1930 At the turn of the 1930s, the Talbot M 75 C was part of the refined p
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