Richard Branch

17 September 2015 at 18:13 #51451

Having read a number of Lagonda books I am trying to further my knowledge about the mark. Having snapped this lovely machine at Goodwood last weekend I am trying to identify it. My logic so far is that it has a T8 body, the headlamp supports run through the radiator grill and there is no dynamo protruding from the front of the block. Therefore I think it’s an 3 1/5 litre but I thought they had T9 bodies and… the ribs down the centre of the mudguards are confusing me! So chaps, what is it? :

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21 September 2015 at 15:55 #51459

Hi Richard, The answer is that this is an M45A tourer registered in May 1935. It was on the Lavent Bank on Friday – in very nice condition and now owned by James and Vicki Smith – who repurchased it as James father had it from new!!
It certainly looked very nice and well kept! :}
Christopher H
webmaster Lagonda Club

Richard Branch

21 September 2015 at 16:17 #51460

Thanks Christopher, and thanks for satisfying my curiosity! It is indeed a lovely looking car, they must be very proud of it!