Lagonda 16/80
| Lagonda 16/80 | |
|---|---|
| File:Lagonda 16-80 T2 Special Tourer.jpg | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Lagonda |
| Production | 1932–1934 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 2 door sports, 4-door tourer, 4 door saloon |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1991 cc ohv 6 cylinder[1] |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Lagonda 2-litre |
The Lagonda 16/80 was a sports touring car introduced by Lagonda in 1932, replacing the company’s 4-cylinder 2-litre model.
The first part of its name referred to its Fiscal horsepower rating of 16 (actually 15.7).[1] Under naming conventions common at the time, the second number in its name might have referred to the car’s bhp. However, actual power output fell a long way short of 80 bhp, leading one well informed owner to suggest that it may have referred to the car’s claimed top speed of 80 mph (129 km/h).[1]
The car was unusual in being the only Lagonda to be offered with a Crossley engine.[2] However, each engine purchased was stripped down by Lagonda, checked and rebuilt according to their own specifications before becoming the heart of a 16/80.[1] Also, unlike its usual configuration when used in Crossley's own vehicles, it was fitted with twin SU carburettors.
In 1933 the option of a E.N.V preselector gear-box became available.[2] When new the car was guaranteed for nine years.[1] However, a condition of the guarantee was that it be returned to the manufacturers every three years for a thorough overhaul and update, which would have been provided only at considerable cost.[1]
The car was dropped by Lagonda, shortly before the firm's dramatic rescue from financial collapse by Alan Good, at the end of in 1934.[2]
According to the Lagonda Club, 261 were made.
Film & TV appearances
- A Lagonda 16/80 featured extensively in the BBC series Campion starring Peter Davison.
