Based on the chassis of the preceding 2-Litre Continental four-cylinder model, whose overall style and good looks it retained, the six-cylinder 16/80 was new for the 1933 season.

The 16/80 employed a 1,991cc overhead-valve Crossley engine, reworked by Lagonda to its own specification, and could be ordered with conventional four-speed manual or pre-selector transmission.

Autocar liked Lagonda’s new medium-size model (which took its name from its 16hp RAC rating and 80mph top speed) remarking on its silence, smoothness, brisk acceleration and effortless high-speed cruising.

Approximately 260 were made, around half of which are believed to survive.

This particular Lagonda 16/80 was first registered in Glasgow on 4th June 1934 and comes with its original logbook.

Chassis number ‘S 10997’ was originally fitted with the ENV pre--selector gearbox but that has since been removed and an Alvis Speed 20 four-speed synchromesh ’box installed, giving a greatly improved gearchange.

The current...