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£36,800 (Est: £25,000 - £35,000)

1951 Lagonda 3.0-Litre Drophead Coupé

United Kingdom • 6 Sept 2025

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1951 Lagonda 3.0-Litre Drophead Coupé is a rare, highly original example with only two owners from new, the first for 70 years. While it presents well and is mechanically sound, it would benefit from cosmetic improvements, particularly a respray, making it an appealing project for enthusiasts.

Condition

6

The car is described as being in good original condition throughout, but would benefit from a respray. The interior shows some wear but is complete and original. There are a few small dents and scuffs, which are to be expected in an unrestored car like this one. Some reconditioning is required, but the car is mechanically sound.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

LAG50/303

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

CNH 498

RHD/LHD:

RHD

• One of only 40 drophead coupés surviving out of 122 built • Only two owners from new, the first for 70 years • Desirable floor-mounted gear shift • Highly original and complete One of only 122 drophead coupés produced, of which only 40 are known to still exist, this rare example was owned by one qualified motor engineer for the first 70 years of its life prior to the current ownership.

First registered on 21st August 1951, the Lagonda has been garaged, undersealed and maintained throughout its life, and is described by our vendor as mechanically sound, starting and driving well with a solid chassis and aluminium bodywork.

The current owner, a Lagonda Club member, has serviced the car annually over the last three years of ownership with new oil and filter, new spark plugs, all grease nipples lubricated, and new carpet fitted.

According to our vendor, the car is in good original condition throughout but would benefit from a respray.

Luxuriously appointed with beige leather upholste...