This charming 2-Litre Lagonda was bought by Lord Berkeley in 1961 from a fellow Cambridge undergraduate for £200, replacing an Austin Seven Chummy.

The 2-Litre was a much-travelled old lady during the 1960s, taking in trips to Vienna via the Grossglockner Pass and to the mountains of Norway as well as other continental trips.

Between 2003 and 2006 a major rebuild was undertaken by respected marque specialists Cedar Classic Cars at a cost of £97,000.

During the rebuild the body was removed, a full mechanical restoration of all moving parts carried out and the chassis repainted, while the engine was completely rebuilt with new pistons, bearings, valves and hardened valve seats to permit the use of unleaded fuel.

All the original instruments were restored and a new dashboard made to the original pattern, the interior having previously been re-trimmed in blue hide with matching carpets by a London-based specialist circa 10-12 years ago.

The wheels were rebuilt with new tyres and all t...