The Lagonda 3-Litre is an automobile which was produced by Aston Martin Lagonda from 1953 until 1958. It was the second Lagonda model of the David Brown / Aston Martin era. The 3-Litre was fitted with a higher displacement 2.9 L 140 bhp version of the twin overhead camshaft Lagonda Straight-6 engine designed by Walter Owen Bentley . The Lagonda 2.6-Litre was an automobile produced in England by Lagonda from 1948 to 1953. It was the first model from that company following its purchase by David Brown in 1947, and was named for the new straight-6 engine which debuted with the car. The Lagonda straight-6 engine was designed by W. O. Bentley and would propel Lagonda's new parent company, Aston Martin, to fame.
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| 9 Aug 2019 Why you'd want a Lagonda 2.6 Litre / 3 Litre More than 70 years after its introduction, the Lagonda still elicits gasps of amazement from all who venture under its skin. This was a seriously advanced car in 1947 - especially in staid-looking 2.6 Litre form - and throughout its production life. This Lagonda drophead coupé was one of a small number completed towards the end of '2.6' production and despatched in bare chassis form to Guy Salmon Automobiles at Brooklands for bodying by Tickford. 'LAG/50/506' was originally fitted with engine number 'LB6G/50/584', subsequently being re-engined with 'VB6J/74' in November 1953 and then with. 1953 Lagonda 3 Litre Coupe For Sale by Auction 1953 Lagonda 3 Litre Coupe 0 Comments 102 Bids Winner - misterc 8:10 PM, 07 Mar 2022 Vehicle sold Sold for £49,500 Winner - misterc Vehicle Story Vehicle history and comps for 1953 Lagonda 2.6-Litre Mark 2 Three-Position Drophead Coupé VIN: LAG/50/506 - including sale prices, photos, and more.
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Lagonda 3Litre Tickford Drophead Coupé (1953) a photo on Flickriver
The 3-Litre's enlarged engine produced 140bhp, an output good enough for a top speed in excess of 100mph despite a gain in weight over the '2.6'. This Lagonda 3-Litre Drophead Coupé is one of five cars purchased from the dispersal sale of the Harry Ellard collection in June 1984 by the vendor, a long-term acquaintance of Mr Ellard. 1953 Lagonda 3 Litre Drophead Coupe full range specs Detailed Search Interface on the Home Page VIN Check Photo of the moment: 1994 Audi A8 4.2 Quattro automatic (Photo: Audi AG) The most efficient way to navigate through our huge database and compare cars side by side is the interface located on the Car Specs Homepage Lagonda 1953 Drophead Coupe Automotive Gallery Despite Lagonda's commitment to the war effort (manufacturing specialised aeroplane components as well as general ordnance etc), their chief engineer W.O. Bentley - ably assisted by W.G. Watson and Donald Bastow - began work on a new car in early 1944. 1953 Lagonda 2.6-Litre Mark 2 Three-position Drophead Coupé (see text) Coachwork by Tickford Registration no. TPC 110 Chassis no. LAG/50/506.. 'Beauty of line, power and grace, superlative comfort and proud dignity are embodied in the three litre Lagonda Tickford Saloon and Drophead Coupe.' - Lagonda advertisement.
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1953 LAGONDA 3 litre Tickford drophead coupé Registration number NYU 820: Chassis number LAG/ 50/ 503: Engine number VB6J/ 71: One of only around 20 left in existence. Finished in blue LAG/ 50/ 503 is presented in original condition with a beautifully patinated grey leather interior with matching soft top and a hood cover. 1953 Lagonda 3 Litre Tickford Drophead Coupe Horsepower/Torque Curve 1953 Lagonda 3 Litre Tickford Drophead Coupe Detailed Accelerations, Performance Review 1953 Lagonda 3 Litre Tickford Drophead Coupe Tire Sizes The same class cars with similar performance: 1953 Lagonda 3 Litre Tickford Drophead Coupe Market Competition Review
Lagonda 1953 Great Britain Lagonda 2½-Litre Mark I Saloon was continued from 1948 and produced until October 1952. The Mark I Drophead Coupé was continued until 1953. The Lagonda 2.6-Litre is an automobile produced in the United Kingdom by Lagonda from 1948 to 1953. It was the first model from that company following its purchase by David Brown in 1947 and was named for the new straight-6 engine which debuted with the car. The so-called Lagonda Straight-6 engine was designed by Walter Owen Bentley and would.
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Bonhams 1953 Lagonda 2.6Litre Mark 2 Threeposition Drophead Coupé (see text) Chassis no. LAG
1953 LAGONDA 3 litre Tickford drophead coupé Registration number NYU 820: Chassis number LAG/ 50/ 503: Engine number VB6J/ 71: One of only around 20 left in existence. Finished in blue LAG/ 50/ 503 is presented in original condition with a beautifully patinated grey leather interior with matching soft top and a hood cover. (1953) Although the 2.6 litre Lagonda had only been on sale for a few years, by 1953, sales had dwindled and cars remained unsold as the styling had rapidly become old fashioned. The London Distributor, Brooklands of Bond Street saw an opportunity and purchased the last 16 Mark II 2.6 litre cars with the intention of making them more saleable.