MOTOR CARS | 239It still presents well and was enthusiastically received on the
occasion of the wedding of the daughter of a former Lagonda 2-Litre
owner. Well loved, this family’s Lagonda is now for sale as parents
have become grandparents, while their sons now have families of
their own and their own exciting cars.
Lagonda’s Supercharged model was the ultimate development of
the original 2-Litre series, while its top speed of over 90mph, as
recorded in published contemporary road-tests, was not bettered
by any other Lagonda pre-war production car until the arrival of
the V12. Originally Zoller-blown, this car now carries a Cozette
supercharger of the series reproduced by Hutchings in the 1990s,
which was fitted by another senior Lagonda Club member well
known for his engineering skills. We are advised that the blower
makes for a very responsive engine with particularly strong and
smooth torque at moderate as well as higher speeds.
A routine cylinder head overhaul was carried out by a recognised
Lagonda expert some years ago. The car has a recently upgraded
stainless-steel exhaust system, but otherwise little work other
than routine maintenance has been required over the years. The
car’s overall exterior condition is described as generally good-to-
very-good, evidencing conscientious use over the years, while the
interior, attractively upholstered in red leather, has worn well and is
most appealing.The weather equipment is likewise in good order; the hood
and hood bag were recently renewed by another recognised
Lagonda craftsman, while the as-new tonneau cover was fitted
a few years ago. There is also a full set of side screens, rarely
used. Smart and very original in appearance, the car is offered
with the aforementioned logbooks, current road fund licence and
V5 registration document. A rare survivor of this most desirable
Lagonda model, ‘WH 3420’ represents an opportunity to acquire a
well-preserved example of one of the finest British sporting cars of
its day.
£90,000 - 110,000
€110,000 - 140,000