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£68,500

1931 Lagonda Low Chassis Open Tourer (Two-litre, Supercharged)

United Kingdom • 25 Nov 2017 • Lot 291

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1931 Lagonda Two-Litre 'low chassis' Speed Model boasts a rich history, including time with Wing Commander Paddy Barthrop and appearances in film and television. While the original supercharger is currently uninstalled, a reconditioned Cozette supercharger is included, offering the next owner the opportunity to restore it to its full potential.

Condition

6

The car is described as being in good running order and presents well with lovely patination, which suggests it's been maintained and used. The listing mentions the supercharger is not currently fitted but will be supplied with the car, indicating a deviation from its original specification but also a readiness for restoration. The car's history and originality contribute to its value, but the absence of the blower affects its condition score.

/ 10

Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

0H9985

Odometer:

6,425 miles

Reg Number:

GT 609

RHD/LHD:

RHD

In the Edwardian era, Lagonda concentrated mainly on the production of light cars before reverting to sporting and luxury models in the mid-1920s with the introduction of the 14/60.

The latter abandoned the firm's traditional in-unit gearbox in favour of a midships-mounted transmission but of greater technical interest was the engine.

Designed by Arthur Davidson, the two-litre 'four' featured twin camshafts mounted high in the block and operating inclined valves in hemispherical combustion chambers.

Power output of this advanced design was a highly respectable 60bhp.

For the 1929 season, a 'low chassis' Speed Model was introduced, featuring revisions to the frame's front end and a higher-compression engine fitted with twin carburettors.

The Speed Model had resulted from the factory's Le Mans effort of 1928 when the Two-Litre, driven by Andre D'Erlanger and Douglas Hawkes finished 11th overall in the 24-hour Endurance Classic.

In 1930, a supercharged version was introduced with th...