Matching numbers engine and gearbox - Comprehensively restored in the early 2000s - Recently recommissioned at a cost exceeding £5,000 Shortly after peace returned to Britain following the end of the 2nd World War, David Brown acquired the famous sporting marques of both Lagonda and Aston-Martin, locating the new firm at the Feltham works in Hanworth Park West London.

Post-war Lagondas were treated to a new W.O.Bentley-designed straight six twin-cam engine, which went on to power Lagonda and Aston Martin models into the late 50’s, most famously the highly successful DB3S.

The 1948 2.6-litre Lagonda was available as a 4-door saloon and from 1949 a 2-door drophead coupé joined the line up, Although the advanced chassis design and twin cam 6 cylinder engined car impressed dynamically, the styling was considered somewhat bulbous and staid.

Following a beautifully redesigned body courtesy of Tickfords and the addition of the enlarged 3 Litre 140 bhp engine, the DB model of 1953 was certa...