Subject: Re: 1955 Lagonda 3.0 litre Mk 2 wreck for sale
Might I suggest that you get in touch with Alan Heard through the Lagonda owners club. He will have details of original owner and any other susbquent owners known to the club. He is a very helpful and friendly man. He will also be able to tell you what the car registration number is, if you don't have it on the car.
Quote your chassis number LB290/1/144.
Given the car is a 4 door, it a Mk 2 3.0 litre and from the chassis number, I would suggest build year will be 1955.
The club also sell a very useful service /parts manual for the car, for around 15 pounds. Well worth buying, it will identify the sources of many missing parts on your car.
You can also speak to James Foreshaw at Aston Service Dorset, they will have a copy of the original build sheet for your car. They charge around 40 pounds for this, very useful.
Did the car come with a V5 or old log-book, I guess not, the seller would have stated that on the auction. The Lagonda owners club can help you with these details, very helpful people.
I would advise you to start look for interior upholstery, trim, gauges and any missing chrome work for the car first. These items are all pretty well unique to the Lagonda.
The shared parts are the engine and gearbox with the Aston Martin DB2/4 and Mk 3. Do you have an engine or gearbox for the car ?
The 3.0 litre engines are very scarce and of course expensive, everyone wants a spare 3.0 litre engine. You will find that 2.6 litre engines do appear from time to time, an example just sold on eBay for 1900 pounds. The gearboxes are easier to find and sell for anywhere between 900-2000 pounds.
If you want any advice or help, please drop me an email through the forum.
Kind regards
Simon