£68,000
1934 Lagonda 3-litre Tourer
United Kingdom • 3 Aug 2022
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1934 Lagonda 3-litre Tourer presents as a well-maintained and usable classic, enhanced by recent mechanical work and cosmetic improvements. Originally a saloon, it was rebodied in the late 1940s. A copy handbook and manual are included.
Condition
7
The vendor describes the car as being in 'nice but not concours condition' which suggests it's a good, usable example but not in perfect, show-worthy condition. Recent work includes a new clutch, door cards retrimmed, new hood and tonneau fitted, along with sidescreen restoration. All signs point to a very well maintained car that has been enjoyed and cared for.
/ 10
[Transmission]
Transmission:
Z108888
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
MSU895
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
1934 Lagonda 3-litre Tourer Well presented later example with 3.2-litre engine; recent clutch; excellent weather equipment Lagonda’s founder, Wilbur Gunn, was an American opera singer who had the sense to realise that his real talents lay elsewhere.
In 1906 he left the stage and, with help, produced and marketed a very competent motorcycle under the Lagonda brand, named after a creek in his native Ohio but produced from a factory in Staines, Middlesex.
After spending the war years producing munitions, Lagonda was well placed to expand its car making operation and took the shrewd decision to move the brand upmarket rather than fight with the mass production offerings of Austin and Morris.
To this end, they appointed Arthur Thomas from Lea-Francis who designed the 14/60 model, which sported powerful Rubery four-wheel brakes and was particularly attractive and sporting, especially as by 1930 (renamed the 2-litre) it could be had with a Cozette supercharger.
In 1928 the chassis was str...
Points of note
£13,320
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£39,072
Median Price (Since 2020)
£117,600
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Mar 29 2013
Latest MOT Mileage
3,198 miles
Registration Date
1934-12-31
MOT History
Passed
On Mar 28 2012 with 3,198 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Mar 18 2011 with 2,419 miles
Passed
On Mar 09 2010 with 676 miles
Passed
On Mar 30 2009 with 9,139 miles
Failed
On Jan 26 2009 with 9,132 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Brake relay lever excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Passed
On Feb 08 2008 with 6,856 miles
Passed
On Feb 07 2007 with 6,503 miles
Passed
On Jan 03 2006 with 4,400 miles
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