The Lagonda 3-Litre was an automobile produced by Aston Martin Lagonda from 1953 until 1958, the second Lagonda model of the David Brown era. It carried a 2.9 litre, 140 bhp version of the twin overhead camshaft Lagonda straight-six engine designed by W. O. Bentley and was offered as a four-seat two-door coupe and a drophead coupe, both built by the Tickford subsidiary, with a four-door saloon added in 1954 and the coupe dropped in 1956. A Mark II in early 1955 brought a floor-mounted gear lever. The chassis was a separate cruciform braced frame with independent suspension all round, coil springs at the front and torsion bars at the rear, servo assisted Lockheed drum brakes and rack and pinion steering, and the interior was fitted with polished walnut and leather. Just 270 were sold across the three body styles, and one was destroyed in a classic banger race in 2014.
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Engine Class EngineLagonda Straight-6 engine, 2.9 L 1 Connections
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The Lagonda 3-Litre is an automobile which was produced by Aston Martin Lagonda from 1953 until 1958.
Body text, units built
The 3-Litre was more expensive than its competitors and a total of just 270 of the three bodystyles were sold.
Body text, production end
The convertible ended production in 1957 (ca. 55 made), with the saloon following one year later.
Body text, saloon
A 4-door saloon was introduced in 1954
Body text, coupe
Like its predecessor, the 3-Litre was available as a 4-seat 2-door coupé, built by David Brown subsidiary engineering company Tickford
Body text, convertible
The convertible ended production in 1957 (ca. 55 made)
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the twin overhead camshaft Lagonda Straight-6 engine designed by Walter Owen Bentley
In Group: Luxury Cars, Body text, interior
The interior was luxurious with polished walnut for the dashboard and door trims and leather seats
Exemplifies: Automobile Transport, Lead, mode
The Lagonda 3-Litre is an automobile which was produced by Aston Martin Lagonda from 1953 until 1958.
Of Make: Lagonda, Lead, make
It was the second Lagonda model of the David Brown/Aston Martin era.
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