1933 Lagonda 16/80hp Sports
The 16/80’s name carried a practical explanation on both counts: the “16” referred to its RAC fiscal horsepower rating, while the “80” reflected its claimed top speed of approximately 80 mph (figures that positioned it squarely in the capable, sporting end of the British market when it arrived for the 1933 season).
Built on a development of the chassis from the preceding 2-Litre model, the six-cylinder 16/80 employed a 1,991cc overhead-valve inline six engine based on a design from Crossley Motors, though Lagonda disassembled, inspected, and finished each unit before installation.
Output was approximately 50 horsepower. Buyers could choose between a conventional four-speed manual gearbox or an E.N.V. pre-selector transmission introduced during production.
Three principal factory body configurations were offered: a Weymann-panelled saloon, a four-seat tourer, and a two-seater sports body by Vanden Plas. The two-seater is the rarest and most sporting of the group, featuring a long, curved tail and a lowered driving position that gave it an appearance distinct from the tourer variants.
Total production across all body styles reached 261 examples before the model was discontinued in 1934. Of those, the Vanden Plas two-seaters represent only a small portion, with a limited number believed to survive today.
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