CMC M-145 Talbot Lago T150 C-SS Coupé lágrima, Figoni & Falaschi, azul claro metalizado 1/18 de fundición a presión

Few pre-war shapes are as mythic as the Teardrop coupé Figoni & Falaschi drew for Talbot Lago, an Art Deco dream of velocity conceived before wind tunnels became ordinary. CMC's 1/18 model M-145 renders it in light blue metallic; this beautifully kept example shows no conspicuous scratches or stains and comes without its paper box.

The Piece

This CMC 1/18 model interprets one of the most mythic shapes in pre-war European automotive design: the Talbot Lago T150 C-SS Teardrop with Figoni & Falaschi coachwork. In full scale the Teardrop is rolling sculpture, an aerodynamic fantasy shaped by intuition, aluminum skin and theatrical taste. Long fenders, a flowing dorsal line and a sealed, jewel-like cabin make it read instantly, even to collectors outside the automotive field.

Its silhouette compresses three ideas: the belief that luxury and engineering could be one, the era's obsession with streamlining across ocean liners, aircraft, radios and architecture, and the social myth of the grand tour. Figoni & Falaschi did not simply design a body; they authored a visual philosophy of smooth surfaces, exaggerated curves and a stance that turns mechanical mass into elegance. As a collectible it stands as a proxy for a vanished world of Paris salons, Riviera rallies and pre-war concours culture.

CMC's better releases are collected for finish fidelity, micro-hardware and realism beneath the skin, rewarding close inspection with crisp body lines, realistic glazing and a metal-like presence. Light blue metallic is a particularly flattering choice for a streamliner body, catching gradients and accentuating curvature.

Many pre-war coachbuilt cars were lost to wartime scrap drives, accidents or neglect, and the survivors became treasured by museums, concours and high-tier collectors as the last expression of bodywork as a bespoke art industry. The model brings that aura to a shelf, vitrine, office or studio, pairing naturally with Art Deco objects, pre-war aviation, streamlined industrial design and fine camera equipment.

Details

• Maker: CMC
• Model: M-145
• Subject: Talbot Lago T150 C-SS “Teardrop” Coupé
• Coachwork: Figoni & Falaschi
• Color: Light blue metallic
• Scale: 1/18
• Included: Model only; paper box not included

Condition

• A beautifully kept example with no conspicuous scratches or stains; please verify via the photographs.
• The paper box is not included.

Authenticity & Care

CMC model M-145, the Talbot Lago T150 C-SS Teardrop with Figoni & Falaschi coachwork in light blue metallic. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.

Delivery from Japan

Packed by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our published policy.

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