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Subject: Re: 1935 LG45 Tourer for sale

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David hi

No doubt the saloon body was rotten or the new owner wanted an open tourer, they did a nice job of it..

Point taken, were there some other problems with the Lagonda that buyers who attended the viewing saw ?

Or was it unpopular in this color scheme ?

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Subject: Re: 1935 LG45 Tourer for sale

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Yes, that Alvis with the VDP 4.3 type body may be a replica but is in a totally different league to the tourer in question, surprised it didn't go for more !

Not sure that a Speed 25 or 4.3 owner would agree that Lagonda were superior, SRD, or were you tongue in cheek there ?! Proprietary Meadows engine, inferior gearbox - but no doubt the Bentley/Lagonda/Alvis argument will rage for another 75 years yet.

Subject: Re: 1935 LG45 Tourer for sale

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Interesting topic. I believe Alvis cars were significantly less expensive than Lagondas when new; which infers Lagondas were perceived as better cars. Doubtless Derby Bentleys were more expensive again...but I doubt they were better; certainly more fragile. I'm not an Alvis hater...my brother had a TA14 dhc for many years, and I remain impressed with the attention to engineering detail which made working on the mechanics a pleasure. Can't honestly say that of the V12, where perversity dictates that any small job entails several large ones being done first!

Subject: Re: 1935 LG45 Tourer for sale

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Out of interest:

Alvis Speed 25 saloon - £885 - 97 mph, 0-60 15 secs
Alvis 4.3 saloon - £995, 100 mph, 0-60 13 secs
Bentley 4.25 PW saloon - £1510 - 95 mph, 0-60 15.5 secs
Lagonda LG6 saloon - £1195 - 96 mph, 0-60 16.4 secs
Lagonda V12 saloon - £1559, 103 mph, 0-60 12.9 secs
SS 3.5 saloon - £445 - 91 mph, 0-60 14.4 secs

Subject: Re: 1935 LG45 Tourer for sale

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The "tourer" in question now resides in my shop, so maybe I can answer some of the questions. The body was the product of an unknown local Kenyan craftsman executed in a very competent manner the body was solidly framed, mostly in mahogany, and clothed in aluminum with steel doors. The body now has been removed and a new 2 place lightweight "sport" body will replace it. The mechanics and chassis were in excellent condition due to its sojourn in dry climates. The fenders "wings" and other bits are currently for sale elsewhere in this forum. Time will tell if this metamorphosis is more successful than the last.

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Subject: Re: 1935 LG45 Tourer for sale

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Hi Lee,

I am delighted the information on this tourer reached you ears and very pleased that it now resides in your shop. I always knew that you would eventually want to have a Lagonda, and this one was sensibly priced for an LG 45.

It seems a pity that despite the quality of the craftsmanship, there was something not quite right about the looks of the “tourer,” so starting from scratch with a new 2 seat sport body looks to be the right fate for the car.

Can you post some photos of progress so we can all see the transformation as it takes place?

I look forward to seeing the LG45 in the flesh next time I am in your part of Connecticut.

Colin M34

Subject: Re: 1935 LG45 Tourer for sale

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here is the body (disembodied)

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The new firewall and plan profile

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The shape emerges

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progress update the body is taking shape

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