In August 1920 STD Motors Limited was formed, reflecting the merger of Sunbeam, Talbot and Darracq manufacturers under single ownership. During the mid-20s, Talbot’s Swiss-born chief engineer, Georges Roesch, was commissioned with the design of an all-new Talbot which resulted in the successful 14/45 model of 1926. Whilst only of 1,666 cc, the engine for this car had sophisticated engineering - six cylinders; a short, stiff 7-bearing crankshaft; very light valve gear and large ports/valves, which made for a very compact engine with the ability to safely rev to over 5,000 rpm and run a high compression ratio. This – effectively lower weight and greater efficiency – allowed performance figures similar to much larger engines to be achieved.

This formula worked well and the engine was repeatedly bored out, allowing further performance improvements. The first was the 18-70 model (later simply the Talbot 70 or 75), with an engine capacity increased to 2,276 cc. This was followed by the Talbot 90, with a higher compression ratio and bigger carburettor giving a further increase in power. To better compete in the 3 litre class, the engine capacity was again increased - to 2,969 cc, to create the Talbot 105 model in 1931, which was in turn replaced by the 110 model in 1934 (with a 3,378cc engine and a claimed 123 bhp).

Given the relatively light weight and compact design, the six-cylinder Talbot was well suited to racing and both the 90 and 105 models were highly successful, competing in national and international events between 1930 and 1934.

Financial difficulties led to the collapse of the Sunbeam-Talbot-Darracq operation and Talbot, along with Sunbeam, was sold to the Rootes Group in 1935. Talbot ceased production in 1938.

Ordered by its first owner, Geoffrey Wooding, in early 1937 specifically for competition use, this Talbot 110 was ‘breathed on’ by the Talbot works department and saw some racing success in the immediate pre-War years, with some race wins and a recorded lap of the Brooklands circuit at just over at 105mph.

The car changed hands briefly in 1938, before the long term ownership of Dick Fuggle of motor dealers R F Fuggle Ltd., Bushey Heath, Herts from 1939 through to 1957. Well used and now with around 138,000 miles recorded, the new owner, Anthony Blight, needed to complete some remedial engine work in order to keep the Talbot in regular use and he recorded another 30,000+ miles before selling the car on in 1976. The 110 saw relatively little use over the next decade and was purchased in 1984 by Talbot enthusiast Michael Wilcox who – amongst other things – ran a Motor Museum here in Jersey. The car received a ‘nut and bolt’ restoration over the next 5 years, returning it to its original build specification throughout.

 The current owner acquired the Talbot in 2002 and has kept it in top condition whilst making regular use of the car.