In 1937, Joseph Figoni presented the goutte d’eau, or teardrop, style on the Talbot-Lago Type 150-C-S. The teardrop Talbot-Lagos, considered one of the very first "Supercars," epitomized speed, aerodynamic efficiency, and elegance. They were produced in two series: The Jeancart teardrops were coupés with a slight notchback design, while the New York teardrops featured a fastback profile.
This fastback has an aluminum body, foldout windscreen, sunroof, and competition-style exhaust headers. Its shape marked the peak of the Streamline Moderne movement of the 1930s.
The teardrop-styled Talbot-Lago was a touring version of the brand’s successful race car, whose triumph at the 1937 French Grand Prix brought international fame to the marque.
Donated by the Mullin Automotive Museum, the Talbot Lago Type 150 is not part of the permanent Petersen Automotive Museum Collection.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - A really special vehicle in our collection
01:50 - The streamline movement
02:40 - The 150-C-S
03:50 - A functional Canvas
05:30 - Every curve on this car is a compound curve
06:00 - Built on a racing chassis
06:23 - The front
07:50 - The back
08:30 - The doorhandles and doors
10:40 - Inside the 150-C-S
12:20 - Right hand drive
13:00 - The Engine
14:00 - The Mullin connection
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