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£57,653

1936 Lagonda LG45 Two-Seat Boattail Special

United States • 11 Aug 2026

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AI Listing Summary

This 1936 Lagonda LG45 is a unique, custom-bodied two-seat boattail special featuring a rebuilt 4,453cc Meadows inline-six engine and a four-speed manual transmission. The car was extensively restored by a Lagonda specialist after being purchased as an unfinished project, presenting a rare opportunity for collectors of bespoke vintage automobiles.

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Condition 

7

The car has undergone a significant refurbishment and features a custom-built boattail body. While mechanical components have been addressed, and the seller is known for Lagonda expertise, the description notes the total chassis mileage is unknown and the car was sold as an unfinished project. The custom nature of the bodywork and the fact it was a project means it's not pristine but has been well-cared for recently.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

12139

Odometer:

402 miles

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Since Build 4,453cc Meadows OHV Inline-Six Twin SU Carburetors Dual-Plug Ignition w/ Magnetos Four-Speed Manual Transmission Custom Riveted Aluminum Bodywork Red Paint Black Leather Upholstery 18" Wire Wheels Finned Mechanical Drum Brakes Lever-Arm Hydraulic Shock Absorbers Switchable Reserve Fuel System Hand-Finished Wood Dashboard Fascia
This 1936 Lagonda LG45 is one of approximately 300 examples produced between 1935 and 1937 and began its life as a saloon.

The car is said to have been fitted with a replacement tourer-style body in Kenya and also spent time in Tunisia, France, and England before making its way to the US.

It was then purchased by a Connecticut architect and vintage racing driver who began a refurbishment that included the design and fabrication of a custom riveted aluminum two-place boattail body.

After the builder’s 2014 passing, the car was purchased as an unfinished project in 2015 by the seller, who is known within the Lagonda community as “Lagonda Joe,” and ...

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£23,760

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£86,250

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£195,667

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