Talbot Lago Grand Prix 1949 1:24 Smer 0953

Plastic model car kit: Talbot Lago Grand Prix 1949 1:24 Smer 0953

A plastic model kit depicting the legendary French racing car Talbot-Lago T26C in the 1949 Grand Prix version. The set was prepared by the Czech manufacturer Smer in 1:24 scale and offers modelers the opportunity to build a replica of one of the most characteristic racing cars of the post-war era.

The Talbot-Lago T26C is a French racing car that debuted in 1948. This design was a development of the brand's pre-war successes, combining proven technical solutions with a new, powerful engine. The car was powered by a 6-cylinder in-line unit with a capacity of 4.5 liters (often classified as 4.9l depending on the specification), generating about 280 HP. This allowed for a top speed of around 270 km/h.

The car made a golden mark in the history of motorsport, winning the Belgian and French Grand Prix in 1949. In the modernized T26C-DA version, it also triumphed in the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans race in 1950, and in subsequent years achieved success in, among others, the Australian Grand Prix.

• Scale: 1:24
• Model type: Static plastic model
• Contents: sprues made of grey plastic, sprue with transparent elements, decal sheet

Kit for self-assembly and painting. Does not include paints or glue. For assembly, separately sold modeling tools are required (including nippers, files, tweezers), paints, brushes and glue for plastic models (e.g., Tamiya Extra Thin Cement). The photo shows a professionally assembled and painted model.