1937 Talbot-Lago T150C SS

The Talbot Lago T150C SS 1937 was one of the most iconic vehicles of its era. Designed and manufactured by Talbot, a French company that started making cars in 1903, this car was introduced in 1937 and was produced till the 1940's. The T150C SS was a sports car that was based on the T150 chassis and was designed by the Italian coachbuilder Figoni et Falaschi.

The T150C SS was powered by a six-cylinder engine that produced a total of 140 horsepower. The engine was a 3.0-liter unit that featured hemispherical combustion chambers, triple carburetors, and four valves per cylinder. This engine was mounted to a four-speed manual transmission through a single dry-plate clutch. The car had a top speed of 190 km/h, making it one of the fastest vehicles of the era.

The suspension on this car was comprised of independent double wishbones and coil springs at the front and a live axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs at the rear. The braking system consisted of drums all around with hydraulic actuators. The car had a wheelbase of 2.8 meters and weighed approximately 1,400 kg.

The bodywork of the T150C SS was designed by Figoni et Falaschi, and it was widely recognized as one of the most beautiful designs of its time. The exterior of the car featured a low, long, and swooping hood with sweeping fenders that extended to the back of the car. The car had retractable headlights, which were a unique feature at the time. The interior of the car was equally exquisite, with a mix of leather and wood that combined to create a luxurious and comfortable cabin.

The T150C SS was a well-regarded car of its time and won several races, including the Le Mans 24-hour race in 1937. It was also chosen as the official car of the French President, and a total of approximately 48 T150C SS were produced. Today, the Talbot Lago T150C SS 1937 is a highly sought-after classic car and is often seen in some of the most iconic car collections of the world.