Lagonda saloon car, 1957

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Lagonda saloon car
Manufacturer	Lagonda
Production years	TBD
Production location	UK

The 1953 Lagonda 3-litre was the second Lagonda of the David Brown ownwed Aston Martin era. It used a higher displacement 2.9 L 140 bhp version of the twin overhead camshaft Lagonda Straight-6 engine which was designed by Walter Owen Bentley.

Like its predecessor, the 3-Litre was a 4-seat car and in 1954 a Mark II version introduced a floor-mounted shift lever.

[edit] How it works

The car had a separate cruciform braced chassis and the suspension was independent all round, unusual for a car of its time. At the front there were coil springs and at the rear torsion bars and a swing axle. The Lockheed drum brakes, 12 in (305 mm) at the front and 11 in (279 mm) at the rear were servo assisted and steering was by a rack and pinion system with fore and aft adjustment on the steering column.

The interior was luxurious with polished walnut for the dashboard and door trims and leather seats, individual in front and a bench at the rear with fold down arm rest. There were also adjustable arm rests on the front doors. A heater, radio and built in hydraulic jacks were standard equipment

[edit] Memories

Template:Do-you-remember the Lagonda saloon car?

[edit] In the Science Museum's Records

Inv. No: 1962-108