1931 Lagonda 2-litre SM Low Chassis Four Seat T2 bodied Tourer
This car is a truly fabulous example – You would have a hard time finding a better example. Concours winner 2025.
If you are looking for a 2-litre low chassis Lagonda – look no further – this car HAS to be considered.
The very highest quality restoration was carried out by 1999 by the late engineer owner, Nigel Walder. Please see photo of Nigel Walder’s impeccable service record from 38 years’s ownership to 1999, drawn up by Tim Gresty, well known in Lagonda circles, following his 24 years of ownership from 1999 to 2023. See also photos included of the present fastidious owner’s service record....
Engine was rebuilt by Alan Brown and David Hine in the Northern Club Workshop.
This car “runs like a sewing machine” – come with me and meet the owner - and ask any questions – he will have a detailed view about this car…
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WORK DONE SINCE JULY 2023:-
The present owner embarked on tailoring this fabulous car to his own requirements from July 2023, commencing with:-
Re-upholstering the front seats including the correct seat runners, and cleaning the carpets.
To suit modern driving, he swapped the pedals to have the foot brake in the middle and the accelerator pedal on the right. At the same time he changed the clutch operating shaft to give a lighter clutch. New clutch linings fitted.
Greased all springs with graphite between the leaves with the car hanging on chassis stands.
Calmer brand new Newman camshafts fitted to replace more performance based racy LMB camshafts to give more torque – indeed the engine will now pull away from low speed or roundabouts in top gear! Compressions on all cylinders now 145 / 150 up from 130 /135 psi. (LMB camshafts of course included in the sale – see photo)
Sump off clean. New Oil pump.
New battery
Completed 1000 miles in France during April / May 2024, recording 22mpg on average.
May 2024 : Tappets adjusted. New tonneau cover and hood bag
August 2024 : Rear brakes inspected and adjusted. Rear spring interleaves re-greased. Rear shock absorbers refurbished with 4 new woods, 4 new pivot bronze bushes, and adjusted to 20lbs break points.
November 2024 : New seal fitted to water pump.
December 2024 : Front carburettor weakened off a bit. Cracked magneto cover spotted – magneto swapped for spare (to be included in the sale today). Gearbox oil changed. Mileage noted at 7960.
Summer 2025 : Concours d’Elegance winner Lagonda 2-litre class at the Lagonda Club AGM – see photo.
Registration number GT 4530
Chassis number: OH9836
Engine number : OH L2 1055
Wheelbase : 10 feet
Wheels and Tyres : 5.50 x 18” Firestone
Engine : Lagonda 1954cc Twin overhead Camshaft
Overall axle ratio : 4.1 : 1
VSCC Status : adheres to STANDARD specification
Mileage on rebuilt engine : 8946 according to Smiths speedo
Spare Magneto and replaced camshafts included in the sale.
Call Charles Leith on 07973 731508 for further details and to arrange a viewing
Reason for the sale – A long standing Lagonda owner, we sold his top quality High Chassis 2-litre Lagonda Tourer two years ago for this even better Low chassis 2-litre model. However, with increasing ‘anno domini’ my client aspires to another Lagonda with wider doors – a T7 bodied six cylinder 16/80 – much easier to access with bigger rear hinged doors, the 16/80 now coming with the new Crossley 15.7 two litre engine…
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Will this car fit in my garage?
Wheelbase : 10’0”
Track : 4’6”
Width : 5’8”
Length : 13’6”
Lagonda background
Lagonda was founded by an Amercan, Wilbur Gunn, first building motorcycles, but soon developed light cars, realising that larger sports cars were where the market was going from the late 1920s and into the early 1930s. However, the firm soon met with the Receiver, and in 1935 Lagonda was acquired by Alan Good, then to employ W.O. Bentley to refine the 4 ½ litre in the M45 and later 4480cc V-12, which competed with anything Rolls-Royce could make – owners then of Bentley Motors from 1931.
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Although we attempt to ensure accuracy of any statement or detail, the customer must make his or her own judgement in purchasing this car. The purchaser of the above car understands that he or she is purchasing a historic motor car with components that are up to 94 years old and sold as a collector item. There is no warranty given or implied due to the age of the car
