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The Guard House, Bicester Heritage, Oxon

OX26 5HA

1939 LAGONDA 4½-LITRE LG6 SALOON For Sale by Auction

Bonhams MPH December Auction
11 Dec 2021, 13:00 GMT
Bicester, Bicester Heritage
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LOT 127
1939 LAGONDA 4½-LITRE LG6 SALOON

£ 25, 000 - 40, 000
US$ 33, 000 - 53, 000
To be sold without reserve

1939 LAGONDA 4½-LITRE LG6 SALOON
COACHWORK BY COACHWORK BY LAGONDA
CHASSIS NO. 12521
Odometer reading: TBC
MOT: Exempt


* AACA Historical Preservation Award winner
* Formerly part of a private collection in the USA
* Present ownership since 2010

By the mid-1930s, cars using the proprietary Meadows engine were seen as the way forward for Lagonda. The first of these - the M45, introduced in 1934 - deployed Meadows' 4½-litre, twin-plug 'six' to good effect, saloons being capable of reaching 90mph and tourers the 'ton' under favourable conditions. Under the great W O Bentley's technical direction, the big Lagonda became more refined, gaining synchromesh gears, flexible engine mounts, and centralised chassis lubrication among many other improvements. The ultimate expression of the big, Meadows-engined Lagonda - the LG6 - arrived in 1937. Announced at the same time as the Bentley-designed V12, the LG6 used a similar, diagonally cross-braced chassis featuring independent front suspension by means of unequal length wishbones and torsion bars. Two chassis lengths were made (standard and long, those of the six-cylinder cars being longer than the V12's) and both models came with Lagonda's own coachwork. Regardless of the style of body fitted, the LG6 was good for around 100mph, with lighter types capable of considerably more.
The vendor purchased this long-wheelbase Lagonda LG6 from respected dealers Hyman Ltd of St Louis, Missouri in August 2010, at which time it was said to have belonged to a Scottsdale-based collector for many years and be in 'top notch mechanical condition'. Hyman's description also remarked on the Lagonda's marvellous state of preservation and originality, which had enabled it to win an AACA Historical Preservation Award. A rare find in this wonderfully patinated condition, the Lagonda is offered with copies of its Missouri title and the 2010 bill of sale.
The Lagonda has been on static display for a number of years and as such will require recommissioning prior to road use. Please also note this Lot is subject to UK import tax at the reduced rate of 5% if it is to remain in the UK.



Footnotes
Vendor Score Total: 58 / 100

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Key for sellers' assessments:
1/ 5 POOR. A project vehicle | Requires urgent attention | Damaged | Parts missing
2/ 5 AVERAGE. Useable condition | Requires some attention | Light damage
3/ 5 GOOD. Drive away | Presents well | Good history file | Drives well
4/ 5 VERY GOOD. Well restored | Running and driving with no noticeable faults | Sound throughout
5/ 5 EXCELLENT. Concours condition | Beautifully presented | Driving very well

EXTERIOR TOTAL: 15 / 25
Body Work: 3
Paint: 3
Glass: 3
Chrome/ Plastics/ Trim: 3
Wheels/ Tyres: 3

RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 12 / 20
Gearbox/ Clutch: 3
Axles: 3
Suspension: 3
Brakes: 3

INTERIOR TOTAL: 12 / 20
Seats: 3
Dashboard/ Door cards/ Carpets: 3
Headlining: 3
Trim: 3

ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 6 / 10
Main components: 3
Ancillary components: 3

ENGINE TOTAL: 12 / 20
Starting: 3
Running: 3
Under Bonnet: 3
Mechanical components: 3

Car History File: 1


AUCTION ADDRESS:
Bonhams MPH
Bicester Heritage
The Guard House
Bicester OX26 5HA

VIEWING:
10 Dec 2021 09:00 - 18:00 GMT

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