Tales of a Talbot

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In this age of instant gratification, too many young people are missing out on life’s more enduring pleasures, like driving and maintaining a Vintage car such as this handsome Oily Rag 1926 Talbot DC saloon. Sensitively recommissioned after a long period of storage in France, it is now on the cusp of what will probably be the most exciting period of its life to date, having fallen into the hands of one young owner who knows perfectly well just how exhilarating and fulfilling Vintage cars can be.

With a beautiful patina, a delightful bevy of details inside and out and that peculiarly French fixation with right-angles, Toby Bruce was consumed with love at first sight when he noticed the Talbot was about to come up for sale at a local auction. Relying on a spot of paternal generosity, some eager bids were placed and soon he found himself the privileged custodian of the time warp Talbot. Life would soon present many trials, from errant tyres to burnt valves but, with the patience and perseverance required of the Vintage car owner, he has taken them all in his stride and now couldn’t be happier with his purchase.

Toby Bruce gives his account of Vintage motoring from a young enthusiast’s perspective in the February issue of The Automobile, on sale now.

Words by Zack Stiling. Photographs by Stefan Marjoram.

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