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I have had a Wessex head for over 20 years (in fact the first one produced) and always used a copper gasket. I see no reason to use a composite gasket because it’s a downdraft head. That said I have no experience of a composite gasket good or bad.
Have just seen in the WANTED section of this website that someone is looking for an early 2 litre for restoration. Contact is 07798 555777
iw@laser.co.uk worth talking to him.I live at Minety, North Wiltshire, 8 miles west of Swindon. We are well catered for with local reastorers. I can suggest these 4
1) Bishopgray at Aldermaston 01299 251628. They specialise in Lagondas and are very experienced.
2) David Ayre at Thatcham 01635 282087 Lagonda owner himself Small operation Large stock of s/h speres.
3) Ashton Keynes Restorations nr Swindon 01285861288 Very high quality Complete in house facilities Owner has a 2 litre himself
4) Thornley Kelham also nr Swindon 01285 869791 Complete in house service v.helpful.
Restoration jobs are extreemly difficult to cost. With a car over 90 years old everything is worn to some degree and one is constantly making judgements to do, or not to do. You could find yourself spending a lot more than you intended and still not having a car you are happy with. Talk to one or more of the above but my advice would be to sell it “as is” Someone will spend 1000’s of hours of his own time, but produce a wonderful car in a few years time. He might even offer you a ride !
Welcombe to the world of Lagonda ownership! The vintage 2 litre is a great car and many of us have had a lot of pleasure from them. However from what you say it sounds as if your car will need considerable work to get it roadworthy. There are a number of companies that will take on the job from end-to-end but this will come at a price. A good HC 2 litre will sell for around £80K but I expect you would spend all of this in restoration.
Unless you have the skills, the space and the time (often years) to do the job yourself I would suggest you advertise the car in the Club Newsletter. It would be a shame to let it stand for another 35 years.
If I can be of more help, happy to chat things over. Ring Tim Wadsworth on 01666 860368