Talbot

Originally set up to import French Clément cars into England, Talbot soon began manufacture in its own right. Combined with Darracq and Sunbeam to form STD motors in 1920. Enjoyed success with designs by Swiss born Georges Roesch, credited with the 10/23 model in 1923.

STD collapsed in 1935, Talbot and Sunbeam being purchased by the Rootes group, their names mostly used to adorn upmarket Hillmans. The Marque was briefly revived by Peugeot-Citroën. Also see: Lost Marques - Talbot and Lost Marques - Talbot Lago

1980 - 1983
After seven years the Matra-Simca Bagheera gave way to a new mid-engined coupe model, but PSA (overlords of Peugeot, Citroen, and Talbot) had by then killed off the name Simca, and used the name of its troubled Talbot marque to grace their new three-seater. More>>

1980 - 1985
Talbot, ex-Sunbeam/Simca, supplemented its rather sparse range with a 'notchback' derivative of the 1510 (ex-1307 /1308), providing a saloon car with a separate lockable luggage compartment in line with several other manufacturers. More>>