Talbot-Lago Coupé T150 C-SS Figoni & Falaschi "Teardrop" Years 1937-39 - silver / red Scale 1:18 in the handmade diorama "Classic-Gala Schwetzingen" strictly limited

• Authentic and true-to-scale "Teardrop" body by French coachbuilders Figoni & Falaschi
• Precisely designed vehicle frame as a metal construction
• Opening bonnet with openwork ventilation gills. Support bar keeps bonnet in open position
• True-to-scale representation of the striking front end of the vehicle with headlights recessed into the body and a stainless steel grille cover. Perfectly designed metal radiator grille
• Functional metal sunroof with easy operation
• Elaborate, side body trims made of metal
• Form-fitting rear wheel cover with crescent-shaped metal pads
• Movable driver and passenger doors
• Highly detailed 6-cylinder in-line engine with all attachments and cable laying/wiring
• Perfect spoked wheels and screwable double-leaf central locks
• Trunk lid that can be opened. Two-sided outrigger rods keep hood in open position. Removable spare wheel
• Leather-covered bench seat with foldable and leather-covered backrest
• Finely crafted dashboard with all gauges and control switches
• Elaborate floor assembly with perfect representation of the drive train
• Brilliant two-tone paintwork in a contemporary silver/red shade

When CMC made the decision to recreate the Talbot Lago Coupé with its Figoni & Falaschi "Teardrop" body as a model, the pulse of our model builders rose and the joy of being able to trace such a work of art was huge. But at the same time, there was also the challenge and obligation to do justice to this demanding project.

Many experts around the globe agree that this vehicle can no longer be evaluated with the standards that otherwise apply to automobiles. The Talbot Lago with the body made by the famous French sheet metal cutters Figoni & Falaschi is an appearance from another planet. The car is simply what you would call "state of the art" today. When Talbot presented the coupé for the first time at the Paris Motor Show in 1937, the viewers were immediately thrown into almost breathless enthusiasm. Soon the terms "goutte d ́eau" (drop of water) and "teardrop coupé" (teardrop coupé) emerged, both of which were never officially used, but aptly gave the unusual shape the appropriate words. Everything about this fascinating vehicle and every detail testifies to a deep love of design and matching accessories. Every line, every bar supports the effect without appearing obtrusive. This car is a harmonious unit – from the narrow front fenders to the chrome-plated exhaust end piece. In addition, there is a luxuriously equipped interior with artful workmanship of fine wood and elegant leather. Under the hood of the coupé is a silky-smooth six-cylinder in-line engine, which produces between 140 and 160 hp, depending on the version. Powerful torque guarantees an energetic acceleration and good acceleration values. Just 16 of these cars – each one differing in barely perceptible or larger and more eye-catching details – were built between 1937 and 1939. Only about a quarter of these impressive vehicles are still known today, as witnesses of a bygone era when form was more important than anything else.