1954 Lagonda 3-Litre Coupé

The story

The 3-Litre was among the last Lagondas before the marque passed fully into Aston Martin's orbit, its twin-cam straight-six descended from the company's competition engines. Most were bodied as saloons or drophead coupés — the fixed-head coupé is a genuine rarity.

With a 4-speed manual gearbox with overdrive, Connolly hide and Smiths instrumentation, it offered luxury to rival contemporary Bentleys and Jaguars at a more attainable price — a distinction it retains today as an elegant entry into historic rallies and concours events.

Highlights

• Rare coupé body — most 3-Litres were saloons or dropheads
• Twin-cam straight-six derived from Lagonda's racing engines
• 4-speed manual with overdrive
• Connolly hide and varnished walnut cabin
• Eligible for historic rallies and concours d'élégance