Antonio Lago

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Born:

28 Mar 1893
Venice

Died:

Dec-60
Paris, France

Nationality:

Italy

Teams:

Lago-Talbot (1950-1951)

Talbot boss from 1935-1951. Stayed with the marque before selling up to Simca and retiring in 1958. Sometimes referred to as Anthony, after Lago had to change his name and move to France after a very public and violent dispute with Benito Mussolini, both men being a founder member of the Italian Fascist Movement. Died quite suddenly, after appearing at a car exhibition only a few weeks before.

Biography last updated 19 Nov 2011