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From the estate of the late HERBERT HESLIP Esq
1935 LAGONDA M45 TOURER
COACHWORK BY LAGONDA LTD
Registration No. AKH 883
Chassis No. Z11363
Engine No. M45R 107 (Rapide)
Red with black wings and black leatherette interior
Engine: six cylinder, overhead valve, 4,453cc, c.140bhp at 4,000rpm; Gearbox: four speed manual; Brakes: four wheel drum; Suspension: semi-elliptic. Right hand drive.
Two new Lagonda models were unveiled during 1933: the Rapier and the exciting 4½-litre car known as the M45. Unlike the Rapier, the M45 was an immediate success; this elegant sporting machine, almost as fast in closed form as in open, was now the largest engined British sports car available and had few competitors capable of approaching its performance. Both Daimler and Rolls-Royce were, of course, still building larger engined cars, but they were hardly sports cars. The M45 was a fast, rugged motor car and one that found favour amongst the rich sporting fraternity of the day.
Not much of the new M45 was completely new. The chassis was the 10ft 9in wheelbase ZM 3-litre modified to fit the 4½-litre Meadows engine, itself dating back to 1928. The six cylinder overhead valve engine with a bore and stroke of 88.5mm x 120.65mm was known to lack the refinement and smoothness usually associated with Lagonda designed and built engines, but it produced enormous torque and coupled to the taut ZM chassis made a desirable combination. The brashness of the engine added to the charm of the vehicle.
This car is fitted with an unusually formal four door touring body built by the factory to special order. It was obviously built for someone who wanted open motoring, but did not want the image of a sportscar. In 1961 the original engine was replaced by a rebuilt Rapide engine, which produced more power and had been devloped from the racing car experience of the Lagonda TT cars. There is a hood, tonneau, side screens and a hood bag as well as twin mounted spare wheels. We have been told of no major problems with the car and it was MoT'd until April 1994. There is however a water leak from the pump and the exhaust manifold is cracked.
In an article about the car in 1962, a previous owner marvelled at the comfort and space, especially in his case, when touring with a family of tall people. This is a very unusual car, perhaps unique and features (with a different registration number) in Michael Frostick's book "Aston Martin and Lagonda" on page 55. With its rapide specification engine this unique Lagonda will provide fast and elegant open touring in the classic British style.
1935 LAGONDA M45 TOURER
COACHWORK BY LAGONDA LTD
Registration No. AKH 883
Chassis No. Z11363
Engine No. M45R 107 (Rapide)
Red with black wings and black leatherette interior
Engine: six cylinder, overhead valve, 4,453cc, c.140bhp at 4,000rpm; Gearbox: four speed manual; Brakes: four wheel drum; Suspension: semi-elliptic. Right hand drive.
Two new Lagonda models were unveiled during 1933: the Rapier and the exciting 4½-litre car known as the M45. Unlike the Rapier, the M45 was an immediate success; this elegant sporting machine, almost as fast in closed form as in open, was now the largest engined British sports car available and had few competitors capable of approaching its performance. Both Daimler and Rolls-Royce were, of course, still building larger engined cars, but they were hardly sports cars. The M45 was a fast, rugged motor car and one that found favour amongst the rich sporting fraternity of the day.
Not much of the new M45 was completely new. The chassis was the 10ft 9in wheelbase ZM 3-litre modified to fit the 4½-litre Meadows engine, itself dating back to 1928. The six cylinder overhead valve engine with a bore and stroke of 88.5mm x 120.65mm was known to lack the refinement and smoothness usually associated with Lagonda designed and built engines, but it produced enormous torque and coupled to the taut ZM chassis made a desirable combination. The brashness of the engine added to the charm of the vehicle.
This car is fitted with an unusually formal four door touring body built by the factory to special order. It was obviously built for someone who wanted open motoring, but did not want the image of a sportscar. In 1961 the original engine was replaced by a rebuilt Rapide engine, which produced more power and had been devloped from the racing car experience of the Lagonda TT cars. There is a hood, tonneau, side screens and a hood bag as well as twin mounted spare wheels. We have been told of no major problems with the car and it was MoT'd until April 1994. There is however a water leak from the pump and the exhaust manifold is cracked.
In an article about the car in 1962, a previous owner marvelled at the comfort and space, especially in his case, when touring with a family of tall people. This is a very unusual car, perhaps unique and features (with a different registration number) in Michael Frostick's book "Aston Martin and Lagonda" on page 55. With its rapide specification engine this unique Lagonda will provide fast and elegant open touring in the classic British style.