Sold | 1932 Lagonda 16/80 S-Type Special Six T5 Tourer Just two owners since 1961

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£33,188

1932 Lagonda 16/80 S-Type Special Six T5 Tourer Just two owners since 1961

United Kingdom • 19 Jun 2024

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This 1932 Lagonda 16/80 S-Type Special Six T5 Tourer has had just two owners since 1961 and boasts a rare, desirable factory body. Recent mechanical work includes engine, gearbox and radiator overhauls, while its 'knocked back' patina and originality add to its appeal. Previously valued at £70,000, it sold for £33,188 including buyer's premium.

Condition

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The car possesses an appealing 'knocked back' patina, suggesting it's not in pristine condition but retains originality. While it has undergone overhauls of its engine, gearbox, clutch, radiator, and instruments, it also has some unrepaired issues, such as a partially successful crankshaft seal repair. The listing indicates that the car would benefit from some recommissioning, pointing to a condition that is not perfect but still solid.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

S10207

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

YY 890

RHD/LHD:

RHD

"Silence and smoothness of running have been combined with performance in the new 16/80 Lagonda to an extent not hitherto achieved in any of these very fine cars .....

The new machine is a delight on the open road for its acceleration, its road-holding and cornering" (Autocar, September 1932) Introduced in August 1932, the 16/80 S-Type Special Six was aimed at the moderate horsepower, six-cylinder sportscar market as typified by Alfa Romeo's 6C 1750.

Based on the chassis of its 2-litre 'Continental' forbear, the new Lagonda model employed Crossley's proprietary 1991cc, straight-six OHV engine in a well-balanced, leaf-sprung, ladder-framed chassis.

Equipped with all-round drum brakes, the 16/80 (named after its RAC horsepower rating and top speed respectively) could be ordered with either a manual or pre-selector four-speed gearbox.

Arriving at Staines fully assembled, each engine was nonetheless stripped down, measured (blueprinting of a sort) and modified with better water porting...