1937 Lagonda LG45 Team Car

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Highlights

• Registration: UK registered• Chassis number: D5/569/S• Engine number: D5/569/S• Works Ulster Engine

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About the car

This Lagonda LG45 is an exceptionally accurate recreation of an LG45 Team Car believed to be the former Hugh Howorth “Bow Peephill” hillclimb record car. Built with an obsessive level of attention to detail. Every detail has been reproduced as closely as possible to the original photographs and factory drawings.

About the car

BWE 140 is a rare Aston Martin Mk II Factory fitted with a 1,492cc Ulster specification engine. Ordered in 1935, the car was upgraded during construction with the former Works Ulster TT engine used by Prince Bira, and rebuilt by Aston Martin before installation. The first owner Mr. Flather successfully campaigned the car in rallies and hill climbs, earning Second in Class Awards in both the 1936 and 1937 RAC Rallies and competing in the 1936 Scottish Six Days Trial.

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Performance

Under the bonnet is a comprehensively upgraded engine, featuring a new steel crankshaft and connecting rods, forged pistons, a high lift camshaft and modified cylinder head as well as an uprated clutch and gearbox, along with a specially fabricated fuel tank replicating the original Le Mans TT tanks.
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Rare vehicle

This LG45 has the unmistakable presence of a proper pre war competition Lagonda. On the road, the combination of the upgraded mechanicals and lightweight competition body make it an exciting and highly engaging car to drive.

Rare vehicle

After being resold in 1937, BWE 140 disappeared from public view for many years before being rediscovered in Cornwall. It was restored by Norman Brock and won First Prize at the Yeovil Festival of Motoring in 1981. Later owner Geoffrey Godber-Ford carried out a comprehensive mechanical and cosmetic refurbishment, including a full engine rebuild, brake overhaul, reupholstered black Connolly leather interior, renewed chromework, and a repaint. Today the Aston proudly wears "Prince Bira blue" paintwork and carries the famous White Mouse Racing emblem, a white mouse and Siamese flag motif that served as the team's mascot during the 1935 racing season.

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Engine

It was equipped with an advanced and innovative single overhead camshaft engine, which featured an aluminum block and cast iron head and had a displacement of 2570cc. The engine was designed in a narrow-V configuration, with an included angle between the cylinder banks of just 13 degrees.

 

 

 

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Foldable roof

The Lancia Lambda 8th series short chassis has an easy to use roof construction. Within the framework that's decorated with wood the construction has 2 solid support beams that can be folded to the front and clicks into the window making it user friendly and handy. The roof has stood the test of time and remains in good condition.

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