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GN5872 - 1931 Talbot AM90
Built to team racing specification for privateer Bill Esplen. Raced in 1931/1932 at Brooklands and Ards, and competed in 1931 Irish Grand Prix at Phoenix park - See race history.
Restored from dereliction in 1970s by Peter Moores, and still owned and run by the Moores family today
- 2.3 litre, 6 Cylinder (straight 6)
- Originally built on 9ft 6in 105 chassis
- Close ratio gearbox,
- Zenith 42mm Updraught carburettor (with pump)
- 35 gallon fuel tank
Originally painted in Ivory (Talbot team racing colours) now painted green.
After its race history it was reputedly owned by a lady dancer to commute from Surrey to London to perform on stage without her parents being aware.
It was converted in the 40’s to a road tourer (and painted black)
and spent time in Switzerland.
Discovered by Anthony Blight as a wreck in a cheshire quarry during the 60’s, who pursuaded Peter Moores to buy it for £10 (plus 15 shillings for the wings) as a restoration project.
It was then toured extensively including various Club de l’Auto organised rallies. This was it’s first continental outing after the rebuild - Paris 1970
After a further engine rebuild by Vincent Rawlings it travelled to New Zealand 19?? - 2000
Then back to the UK in 2000 where it was used for summer commuting till 2019.
Currently, engine out rebuild - See Current work
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