Lagonda 16/65
| Lagonda 16/65 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Lagonda |
| Production | 1926–1930[1] |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2389 cc then 2692 cc ohv 6 cylinder |
| Transmission | 4 speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 129 in (3,277 mm)[2] |
| Length | 181 in (4,597 mm)[2] |
| Width | 68 in (1,727 mm)[2] |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Lagonda 3 Litre |
The Lagonda 16/65 was a car introduced by Lagonda in 1926. Production continued until 1930.
Around 250 cars were made.[1] Only one surviving car is known to the Lagonda club.[3]
Engine and transmission[edit]
The engine was a new design for the car by Arthur Davidson who had been with Lea-Francis. The 6-cylinder, overhead-valve engine had a capacity of 2389 cc at first but this was soon increased to 2692 cc. Both sizes had a stroke of 120mm and the smaller version a bore of 65mm increasing to 69mm for the larger one. A single Zenith carburettor was fitted.
The four-speed gearbox was driven through a single dry-plate clutch and short shaft to where it was located centrally in the car. From the gearbox an open shaft then went to the spiral-bevel rear axle.
Chassis and suspension[edit]
The chassis was a lengthened version of that used in the 14/60. Semi-elliptical leaf springs were fitted front and rear. Wire-spoked wheels were used.
Coachwork[edit]
Four-door saloon and tourer bodies were made by Lagonda with many of the saloons having fabric bodies. Some chassis went to external coachbuilders.
Versatility[edit]
There is a record of one Lagonda 16/65 being used as a substitute for a tractor to sweep hay.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Baldwin, Nick. (1994). A-Z of Cars of the 1920s. Devon, UK: Bay View Books. ISBN 1-870979-53-2.
- ^ a b c Culshaw; Horrobin (1974). Complete Catalogue of British Cars. London: Macmillan. ISBN 0-333-16689-2.
- ^ Lagonda Club, Cars - 16/65, archived from the original on 28 September 2018, retrieved 27 September 2018
- ^ Hawken, Burnard; Platten, Hilary (1998). St. Kew: A parish album. p. 29.