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May 03, 2012 4:44 pm
May 03, 2012 4:44 pm
Subject: Re: 1949 Lagonda 2.6 litre for sale on eBay
Simon,
No commission from Chris, I can assure you (although, if he reads all this and wants to offer me a discount on anything I won't object
). It's just that I don't know of any other trader 'out there' who seems as committed to the DB Lagondas as Four Ashes (although all other recommendations will always be gratefully received by me - knowledge is power etc.). And, yes, Chis is 'Bruno' on the AMOC forum.
Re your query concerning the pump cover, I'm merely parroting. You'll have to take it up with Chris himself (don't shoot the messenger).
I agree completely with your sentiments about dealing with hulks.
As for why the 2.6 saloons remain largely unloved (which is still the case so far as I am concerned), i think it can only be because, as with many other cars of the era, much '40s UK automotive body design is considered by many to have been eclipsed in beauty considerably by what followed in respect of many marques during the course of the following two decades. There is a certain lumpiness to the 2.6 saloon that detracts from an otherwise super motor, to my way of thinking. However, when you see an example in fine condition, and particularly with a very well chosen livery (they work best i think in the right two-tone), the quality of these cars just shines through. You certainly get a lot of car for your money, as you suggest.
Tim
Simon,
No commission from Chris, I can assure you (although, if he reads all this and wants to offer me a discount on anything I won't object
). It's just that I don't know of any other trader 'out there' who seems as committed to the DB Lagondas as Four Ashes (although all other recommendations will always be gratefully received by me - knowledge is power etc.). And, yes, Chis is 'Bruno' on the AMOC forum.Re your query concerning the pump cover, I'm merely parroting. You'll have to take it up with Chris himself (don't shoot the messenger).
I agree completely with your sentiments about dealing with hulks.
As for why the 2.6 saloons remain largely unloved (which is still the case so far as I am concerned), i think it can only be because, as with many other cars of the era, much '40s UK automotive body design is considered by many to have been eclipsed in beauty considerably by what followed in respect of many marques during the course of the following two decades. There is a certain lumpiness to the 2.6 saloon that detracts from an otherwise super motor, to my way of thinking. However, when you see an example in fine condition, and particularly with a very well chosen livery (they work best i think in the right two-tone), the quality of these cars just shines through. You certainly get a lot of car for your money, as you suggest.
Tim