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1937 Lagonda LG45 Drophead Coupe Entered from a private collection

United Kingdom • 13 Mar 2024

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1937 Lagonda LG45 Drophead Coupe, chassis 12269/G10, boasts a late LG45 configuration with a more powerful Sanction 4 engine and G10 gearbox. While the original Pillarless Saloon body was replaced after damage, the current Drophead Coupe coachwork is believed to be a factory prototype, adding to its rarity and appeal.

Condition

6

The car has undergone a body replacement due to past damage, but the current Drophead Coupe coachwork is noted to fit well and retain its original 'Sanction 4' engine. The car has been maintained by a renowned marque specialist and is reported to be in good running condition, suggesting it's been well-cared for despite its history.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

12269G10

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

BGB 493

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Notable as the first Lagonda design to be overseen by legendary engineer - and recently appointed technical director of LG Motors (Staines) Ltd - W.O.

Bentley, the LG45 was introduced in late September 1935.

Although, sharing the same 10ft 9in wheelbase as its M45 Rapide and M45A predecessors, the newcomer boasted significantly reduced levels of noise, vibration and harshness.

A massive ladder-frame channel-section affair, its chassis featured repositioned cross members (to liberate more rear legroom), softer semi-elliptic road springs, adjustable hydraulic shock absorbers, two prefabricated bulkheads and a harmonic stabilising front bumper.

While other refinements included a Smiths 'Jackall' system (the controls of which were normally housed in a side-mounted 'dummy' spare wheel cover), one-shot Tecalemit lubrication and Girling four-wheel drum brakes.

Powered by a modified version of the redoubtable 4453cc Meadows OHV straight-six engine (which had earned Lagonda victory in that...