Descripción
Charterhouse Auctioneers are pleased to offer this lot in their classic car auction on Sunday 16th July, 2017 at Classic & Supercars, Sherborne Castle, Sherborne, Dorset. DT9 5NR
Viewing: Saturday 15th July, 10. 00 am – 5. 00 pm & Sunday 16th from 10. 00 am
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Lot 36
A 1953 Lagonda 3 litre Tickford drophead coupé, registration number NYC 820, chassis number LAG/ 50/ 503, engine number VB6J/ 71, blue. The Lagonda sales brochure stated the car had beauty of line, power and grace, and what superlative comfort and proud dignity were embodied in the 3 litre Lagonda Tickford saloon and drophead coupé. Coachbuilders Tickford of Newport Pagnell had started to play an increasingly important role as body suppliers to Aston Martin Lagonda during manufacture of the 2. 6 litre. When the new 3 litre was announced in 1953, they assumed sole responsibility of body production for the two models, a two door saloon and drophead coupé (the four door saloon following later). The newly enlarged engine now produced 140 bhp, an output good enough for a top speed in excess of 100 mph. In October 1955, a revised MkII model was introduced and the range reduced to just the four door saloon after only five MkII dropheads had been completed. The model found favour with some illustrious characters including His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh and the actor Peter Ustinov. LAG/ 50/ 503 has a continuous history from new. Originally supplied and registered by Brooklands of Bond Street Ltd London, to its first owner a Mr Charles Robert Volz who resided at 2 Magdalene House, Manor Fields, Putney, SW19, it was then sold back to Brooklands of Bond Street who subsequently sold it to a Mr Patrick Brunner who resided at 18 Addison Road, London, W14. There is the original bill of sale on the file which shows that Mr Brunner traded in a Lagonda 4. 5 litre LG45, chassis number 012161, and was allowed £381 against the full amount of £705. He paid the balance by twelve monthly installments. Mr Brunner passed away in 1966 and the ownership passed into Mrs Brunner's hands who retained the car until the 1990s. One further owner was recorded before the vendor purchased the Lagonda. In his ownership the car has been used for touring, and to attend classic car events with the Lagonda Owner's Club and others. LAG/ 50/ 503 is presented in an original condition with a beautifully patinated grey leather interior with matching soft top and a hood cover. This rare Lagonda has a comprehensive history with numerous receipts, and some fascinating hand written letters from Mrs Brunner detailing the history of the car during her and her husband's ownership and letters from DVLA to retain the original registration number. This now offers a scarce opportunity to purchase one of the rarest of Lagonda models. RF60, V5C, MOT and tax exempt See back cover and other illustrations.
Estimate £85, 000 - 95, 000
