MODEL HISTORY
Under the stewardship of Swiss chief engineer Georges Roesch, Talbot produced a series of powerful and robust sporting models during the 1930s. They excelled not only in circuit racing at Brooklands, Ards and Le Mans, but also in the Alpine Trial. In 1934, the three Talbot works team cars completing this gruelling event without dropping a single mark.
In 1931, Talbot had introduced the new 3-litre AV 105 model, which gave 105bhp at 4500rpm in touring form - and as much as 140bhp for racing. The 105 enjoyed significant competition success, finishing third overall at Le Mans in 1931 and 1932, and claiming a Coupes des Alpes on the 1932 Alpine Rally. On the road, it was described by The Autocar as being 'a fine British car that is a sheer pleasure to handle'.
Anthony Blight later referred to Talbot at this time producing 'the most progressive range of cars in the country'. From 1933 the marque offered the Wilson pre-selector gearbox - built in-house - as an option, and two years later came Talbot's automatic 'traffic clutch'. Luvax adjustable dampers were also fitted.
The 3½-litre 110 model was introduced in 1935 and, with 120bhp on offer, it was good for 95mph. The ultimate variant was the BG110, which gained an improved and strengthened chassis and was one of the finest sporting British cars of its day - a natural rival to the likes of the Alvis Speed 25.
When parent company Sunbeam-Talbot-Darracq got into financial difficulties in the mid-1930s, Talbot was taken over by the Rootes Group. Towards the end of that decade, the Roesch Talbots would be increasingly diluted by the use of components from other Rootes marques - Humber in particular. Shortly afterwards, Roesch left the automotive industry completely, but his glittering legacy is secure thanks to cars such as the Talbot BG110.
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