Early Entries include this 1953 Lagonda 3L Drophead Coupe Estimate: £70,000 - 90,000
- Supplied via Brooklands of London to Sir Peter Ustinov CBE FRSA and notable as the renowned actor / writer's first new car purchase
- Built as a 2.6 litre model but uprated with a 3 litre engine by the factory in November 1954 (and a four star diff three years later)
- Retained by Ustinov for twelve years and current ownership since 1968
- Engine overhauled in 1997 and veteran of numerous Continental trips
- 'NLO 950' quite possibly inspired HRH The Duke of Edinburgh to order his own Lagonda 3 Litre Drophead Coupe given that both he and Ustinov were members of The Thursday Club
Other Lots include:
1938 Bentley 4.25L James Young Sedanca Coupe Estimate: £180,000 - 220,000
1961 Lotus Elite S2 Estimate: £75,000 - 90,000
1970 Triumph Stag Estimate: £40,000 - 45,000
Auction Details:
Imperial War Museum Duxford Date: 26/07/2017 Time 13:00
Location: Duxford, Cambridgeshire. CB22 4QR