Georges Roesch and the Invincible Talbot

The life of Georges Roesch, who died in 1969, spanned the entire history of the motor industry. He was a mechanical genius, conceiving in his youth a vision of the ideal motor car, at once efficient, reliable, easy to drive and cheap to manufacture and maintain – as Chief Engineer to the firm of Clement Talbot he realised this ambition. Between 1926 and 1935 Roesch Talbots were fabulously successful in every sphere, rescuing the company from bankruptcy and carrying it right through the economic depression of the early thirties. The cars proved invincible in the Alpine Trials and, following the withdrawal of the Bentleys, carried the flag for Britain in international motor racing, demonstrating an endurance and reliability which has never since been equalled. From this brilliant beginning the story of Roesch and his Talbots ended in tragedy and waste, so neither have ever achieved the true recognition they deserve. It is a remarkable story, and after years of dedicated effort and intensive research, Anthony Blight unfolds one of the most dramatic histories. Illustrated with a fine period array of photographs, this extensive and unique work also lists Roesch Talbot production and development, team cars histories and competition record of Team cars, while works supported.