Talbot T26G2, 1952 Le Mans (TAL-T26-1A)

Talbot T26GS Le Mans 1952 (DNF) Driven by Levach Product Code: TAL-T26-1A Levach drove the Talbot for nearly 23 hours after taking the lead halfway through the race. He was set for a historic win when the crankshaft broken, to the dismay of the French spectators. Celebrate one of endurance racing's most elegant machines with the 1952 Le Mans Talbot T26GS, beautifully recreated as a 1/32 scale slot car by George Turner Models in the UK. The Talbot-Lago T26GS represented the final flowering of the great French sporting marques in international competition. Powered by a robust 4.5-litre twin-cam straight-six engine, the T26GS combined speed, reliability and graceful styling at a time when endurance racing demanded as much from the driver as it did from the car. At the 1952 24 Hours of Le Mans, Talbot entered a determined challenge against increasingly sophisticated opposition from Mercedes-Benz, Ferrari and Jaguar. While the ageing T26GS design was beginning to show its age, its strength and dependability remained impressive. The race demonstrated Talbot's commitment to endurance racing and marked the end of an era for one of France's most prestigious manufacturers before sports car technology moved decisively towards lighter, more aerodynamic designs. George Turner Models has faithfully captured the distinctive proportions and classic lines of the Le Mans racer in this finely detailed 1/32 scale slot car. Combining excellent scale fidelity with enjoyable track performance, this model is an ideal addition to any collection of historic endurance racers. A must-have for enthusiasts of Le Mans history, French sports cars and classic slot racing, the Talbot T26GS is a fitting tribute to one of the last great front-engined endurance racers of the early post-war period. Option Details: The 'Unpainted Kit' includes: Unpainted, resin body shell 3DP Inline Chassis Resin interior/driver, radiator grille, lights, filler caps, exhaust Clear Headlight Lenses with bezel Vac formed windows Screws Decals Bearings The 'Unpainted Kit with Wheels and Wheel Inserts' includes: All in 'Unpainted Kit' Wheels: 4x3DP 15" Wire Wheels (Narrow with 3E Knock Off) The 'Unpainted Kit with Static Gear' includes: All in 'Unpainted Kit' Wheels: 4x3DP 15" Wire Wheels (Narrow with 3E Knock Off) Front Tyres: 2xPCS 20x7 (PCS-32207T) Rear Tyres: 2xPCS 22x7 (PCS-32227T) Axle: 2x43mm 3/32 The 'Unpainted Kit with Running Gear (inc. 3DP Wheels)' includes: All in 'Unpainted Kit' Wheels: 4x3DP 15" Wire Wheels (Narrow with 3E Knock Off) Front Tyres: 2xPCS 20x7 (PCS-32207T) Rear Tyres: 2xPCS 22x7 (PCS-32227T) Axle: 2x43mm 3/32 Motor: 1xMotor (PSR-AC4) Pinion: 1xPinion Crown Wheel: 1xSlot It Inline 24t (SIGI24AL) Guide: 1xSloting Plus Guide (SP101001) Cable: 1xCable Braid: 1xBraid The 'Unpainted Kit with Running Gear (inc. ALY Wheels)' includes: All in 'Unpainted Kit with Running Gear (inc. 3DP Wheels)' Except, Front Wheels: PCS Classic Medium 16" spoke alloy wheels and tyres (Ref: PCS-3215207s) and Rear Wheels: 22x7 wheels and tyres (PCS-3216227S) The 'Painted Static Model' Includes: Kit painted as pictured to be a static (non running) model, including all relevant parts (Prepared on request, due to the time and work required please allow for a significant time for order completion) The 'Ready to Run Model' Includes: Kit painted as pictured to be a running slot car model, including all relevant parts (Prepared on request, due to the time and work required please allow for a significant time for order completion) All running gear is provided by Pendle Slot Racing Running gear Item prices available at better rates direct from Pendle Slot Racing All items subject to availability, appropriate substitutions may be used if necessary When ordering with running gear please allow additional time to complete order as stock will be ordered on demand Wheel base 76mm Width 52mm Length 128mm