Antonio Lago
Antonio Lago | |
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| Born | Antonio Franco Lago 28 March 1893 |
| Died | 1 December 1960 (aged 67) |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Known for | Founder of Talbot-Lago |
Antonio Franco Lago (Venice, 28 March 1893 – Paris, 1 December 1960) was an Italian engineer and motor-industry entrepreneur. In 1936 he bought Automobiles Talbot S.A. from his employers, the collapsed Anglo-French S.T.D. Motors combine, and founded the motor-racing marque Talbot-Lago.
The French government awarded him the Legion d’Honneur for the glory he brought to France.