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Apr 19, 2012 11:53 am
Apr 19, 2012 11:53 am
Subject: Re: 1955 Lagonda 3.0 Litre 2-door for sale
Simon,
The late Captain Foreshaw was the doyen of the DB Lagondas and pre-DB4 Astons and certainly knew his onions, and his Lagondas. And, it is certainly true that the 2.6 litre engine is structurally stronger than 3 litre because, as you may know, in order to achieve the increase in capacity the bores were staggered in the block.
The problems with this car, obviously, are the issue of non-original 2.6 litre engine, the structural integrity of the body, the poor paint, and the loss of the original index number. However, if someone is prepared to put the time, effort and money required into the car I'm sure the car will be a joy to own. And, it looks as if it can be done a rolling restoration too, which is a boon.
Regards,
Tim
Simon,
The late Captain Foreshaw was the doyen of the DB Lagondas and pre-DB4 Astons and certainly knew his onions, and his Lagondas. And, it is certainly true that the 2.6 litre engine is structurally stronger than 3 litre because, as you may know, in order to achieve the increase in capacity the bores were staggered in the block.
The problems with this car, obviously, are the issue of non-original 2.6 litre engine, the structural integrity of the body, the poor paint, and the loss of the original index number. However, if someone is prepared to put the time, effort and money required into the car I'm sure the car will be a joy to own. And, it looks as if it can be done a rolling restoration too, which is a boon.
Regards,
Tim