1933 Lagonda LG45 T7 Tourer
- Engine
- 4.45L OHV inline-six with twin SU carburettors, 118 bhp
- Colour
- Green
A 1933 Lagonda LG45 sporting T7 Tourer, delivered new through the Warwick Wright dealership in London and registered to its first owner in January 1934 under registration AXF 41, which it still carries. The car passed through the hands of the noted Lagonda competition agents Dobson & De Clifford, and was campaigned in both the 1936 RAC Rally and the 1936 Monte Carlo Rally. A thorough engine and gearbox rebuild was carried out in 2012, and the car is supported by invoices and correspondence tracing every owner since 1963.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold £291,200 (≈ $364K)
- 1934-01-24 → 1935-08-13Factory deliveryMr A. Markhamfull documentation
Registered in Oxford; car delivered via Warwick Wright dealership in London. Sold through Dobson & De Clifford Ltd in August 1935.
- 1935-08-13 →Private saleDobson & De Clifford Ltdpartial documentation
Lagonda specialist dealership near the factory at Staines, known for competition preparation of the marque.
- 1963 →Acquisition unknownAnthony Waughpartial documentation
A new logbook was issued in this owner's name in 1963; earlier history between the Woods and this owner is not documented.
- 1970 → 1980Acquisition unknownClive Sherwoodpartial documentation
Undertook research into the car's earlier provenance and began documenting its history.
- 1980 → 1989Acquisition unknownRichard Bushpartial documentation
- 1989 →Acquisition unknownTim O'Rorkepartial documentation
Car formed part of a private collection.
- 2012 →Acquisition unknownEdward Carterfull documentation
Commissioned a comprehensive restoration including full engine and gearbox rebuild by Glen A Grindrod, with parts from specialist LMB. Car was refinished in its original colour scheme.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownMr G.G. Wood or Mrs D.P. Woodpartial documentation
Used the car in competition, entering the 1936 RAC Rally and reportedly the 1936 Monte Carlo Rally.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownPeter Mullenpartial documentation
Described as a respected English collector; one of three owners following O'Rorke.
Competition
- 1929London to Exeter TrialDriver: Lord de CliffordGold Medal
Driven in a Lagonda prior to Lord de Clifford's involvement with this specific car; mentioned as context for his association with the marque.
- 1931Monte Carlo RallyDriver: Lord de Cliffordsuccessful completion
One of two consecutive Monte Carlo entries by Lord de Clifford in a Lagonda, cited as background to his reputation.
- 1932Monte Carlo RallyDriver: Lord de Cliffordsuccessful completion
Second consecutive Monte Carlo appearance by Lord de Clifford in a Lagonda.
- 1934RAC RallyDriver: Lord de Clifford
Entered following the launch of the M45 model; driven by Lord de Clifford in a Lagonda, not necessarily this car.
- 19361936 RAC RallyDriver: Mr G.G. Wood or Mrs D.P. Wood
Driver identity uncertain between the two named individuals.
- 19361936 Monte Carlo Rally
Participation reported by a Lagonda Club authority; no driver or result details provided.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2012Bodywork
Car refinished to its original factory colour combination following acquisition by Edward Carter.
- 2012Engine rebuildGlen A Grindrod
Complete rebuild of both the engine and gearbox carried out to a high standard, along with numerous other mechanical improvements and adjustments.
Specialist components were supplied by LMB, leading Lagonda marque specialists. Full documentation of all work is held in the history file.
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