Lagonda LG45
| Lagonda LG45 | |
|---|---|
.jpg) A 1936 Lagonda LG45, in Lethbridge, Canada in 2007. | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Lagonda |
| Production | 1936–1937 Around 278–303 cars, including 25 Rapides.[1] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | Tourer Coupé |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 4.5 L Meadows straight 6 engine |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 129 in (3,277 mm) |
The Lagonda LG45 is a sports car built by the British Lagonda company from 1936 until 1937. An evolution of the Lagonda M45, its name derives from the L.G. Motors brand and its 4.5 L (275 cu in) litre engine, Unveiled in September 1935,[2] it featured hydraulic shock absorbers.
A Lagonda LG45 driven by Richard Seaman and Freddie Clifford finished fourth in the 1936 24 Hours of Spa.[3][4] It also entered the 1936 French Grand Prix, and the 1937 24 Hours of Le Mans.
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Notes and references
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- ↑ Sedgwick, M. (1989). A-Z of Cars of the 1930s. Devon, UK: Bay View Books. ISBN 1-870979-38-9.
- ↑ "Lagonda LG45 Drophead Review". classiccarsforsale.co.uk. Bauer Consumer Media Ltd. Retrieved 7 December 2015.
- ↑ "The 24 Hours of Spa 1936". classiccarcatalogue.com.
- ↑ "Lagonda LG45 – All Results". RacingSportsCars.com. Retrieved 7 December 2025.