1933 Talbot AV95/AV105 Alpine Team Car Replica
- Engine
- 3.0L inline-six
A 1933 Talbot AV95 that was converted into a replica of the celebrated 1934 Alpine Trial 'BGH' team cars by marque specialist Ian Polson. Originally found on the Welsh coast without its body, the chassis was fundamentally sound and low-mileage. The conversion to AV105 specification involved shortening the wheelbase, fitting a lower radiator and bulkhead, and fabricating appropriate coachwork. Since completion the car has participated in various Continental rallies and is now offered requiring recommissioning.
Ownership
- 2021-12-04Auction saleSold £88,000 (≈ $110K)
- → 1998Private saleIan Polsonpartial documentation
Marque specialist who purchased the car from Fack in the 1990s and undertook conversion work to replicate 'BGH' Alpine Team Car specification, including radiator, bulkhead, and chassis modifications.
- 1998 →Private saleDeceased former ownerfull documentation
Polson completed the build on behalf of this owner by 2001; supporting invoices and correspondence are present in the file. The car was used on Continental rallies until ill health prevented further use in recent years.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownJames Fackpartial documentation
Talbot historian who located the car on the Welsh coast; it had already lost its bodywork by this point but was otherwise substantially complete with low mileage.
Competition
- —Coppa Milano
One of several Continental rallies the car participated in following completion of the conversion around 2001.
- —Route of St James
Another Continental rally event attended by the car post-completion, mentioned alongside the Coppa Milano.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1998RestorationIan Polson
Comprehensive conversion from AV95 saloon configuration to AV105 Alpine Team Car replica specification, including installation of a lower radiator, modification of the bulkhead, and shortening of the chassis to 9 feet 6 inches.
Work commenced while the car was still in Ian Polson's ownership; the car was sold to the subsequent owner during this phase of the project.
- 2001RestorationIan Polson
Completion of the full restoration and conversion project, finalising the Alpine Team Car replica build on behalf of the then-owner.
Supporting invoices and correspondence are retained in the car's file.
- —Service
Various servicing and maintenance tasks carried out by a number of specialists based near the deceased owner during the period of ownership.
No single specialist or specific date identified; work was performed by multiple local specialists over an unspecified period.
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