@@marknelson5929 ah yes we have been working on that and certainly cosmetically it is looking better. It all just lifts out so Way down the line I think we might organise some duplicates for driving about so that we can preserve the originals.
That's a great time capsule ! I saw a similar period car on another channel, and they did NOT polish the radiator surround which helped keep it's survivor look. The windscreen wiper motor has the on-off switch on the left, and the right hand lever pulls out to engage and park the wiper blade. Looking forward to more episodes !
Ah interesting re the wiper blade! Thank you. Interesting re the radiator. I love its green. I was planning to polish the metal but not to repaint or replace anything unless essential. A kind of elbow grease only approach!
From across the pond, great series. I was expecting to see Poirot's friend Captain Hastings. My friend Elizabeth, originally from St. Ouen, Jersey, UK (or old Jersey) and I repair lawn mowers. I get them running, while she actually sells them doing the hair and make-up, which creates the visual interest. Thanks. Narragansett Bay
Our aim is to get Celia to a point where she will stop steer and not fall apart. These cars look amazing when they are restored to as new condition but patina is a one time thing and once it is gone it is gone. So we will clean polish and repair where necessary but otherwise leave her alone!
Where are you located? I have chatted with my very good friend who owns a 1929 Lagonda ( in superb condition) and we maybe able to visit you to offer guidance on your restoration.
Thank you. We are based in central England near Stratford on Avon. We could connect through the Lagonda Club if you could let me have your friend’s membership #.
@@Reedys_DigestI’ll check with him on Thursday. We are in Essex so I’m not sure he’s up for a drive over to you but I’ll ask. I’m also not sure if he’s a member of the Lagonda Club. I know he’s a member of other vintage car clubs as he owns three ( all different makes). I’ll keep you posted. Oh and we did chat about the engine. It needs a proper stripping down, don’t try and start it. Likewise the electrics need a proper inspection. I would guard against connecting the battery up as you could short out somewhere and start a fire.
have you tried removing the back seat to get access to the boot??? its gonna have to come out anyway. All the parts you may be missing might be in there. You may be suprised as many old cars didnt have a complete back to the boot. try it youve got nothing to lose and a lot potentially to gain. My step dad had a Lagonda long before i was born lol
Good idea! Especially tempting was that we found a clip holding the back seat in. We couldn’t get into the boot that way but we did find some side windows we didn’t know about!
If you can get this car as clean as it was in the 1960s, as in the photo, I don't think there is any need to go further than that. Above all though, the car has to be genuinely useable and safe. I do think fresh paint to get rid of the primer would be a good move. Good luck!
Beautiful car . Thanks for sharing . Please , please , please don't attempt to start the engine .😮 Strip her down and check everything . These old cars are precious , I wish they still made cars like this .
We are! Celia is a survivor from a different time, one of the the things that makes her so interesting. I agree modern cars much cleaner and happily we do make a fair few in the UK these days!
Instead of trying to second guess eveything,why not try to get a manual? Also,did this engine not come with a rocker cover? Looks like they didn't as can't see bolt holes.
We do have one but it has a certain vagueness about it and some of the pages are missing. Mostly though Paul and Andrew were just enjoying exploring the car!
Ooh and there is a rocker cover. You see it briefly in video 004 I think! Good spot re the bolt holes. Believe or not it has two brass handles to hold it on. O and a trumpet shaped thing at one end!
Another point guys! W.O. Bentleigh joined Lagonda in 1931.May be useful to look at info re Bentley engines (also the other engines he designed for Lagonda)
There is always one absolute plonker isn’t there Malcolm, show us a link to view your collection of pristine anything’s, instead of attacking a old fella in his 90’s
This car only survives today because her father had the sense to put it into storage, versus letting it rot to pieces in the garden. In the 1960's, not a lot of people cared about cars from the 1930's as they were just "used cars". Instead of criticizing her father, be thankful this Lagonda is still around for all of us to enjoy.
Thank you, yes. It’s a measure of how old the car is that the garage was brand new when my father rented it! As a young man with a new wife and mortgage money was tight and it would have been a significant commitment for him.
The red leather interior with very careful cleaning and rejuvenation I feel would come back quite well. Great story with this vehicle.
@@marknelson5929 ah yes we have been working on that and certainly cosmetically it is looking better. It all just lifts out so Way down the line I think we might organise some duplicates for driving about so that we can preserve the originals.
I think you would only have to replace the foam (or probably horsehair is what they used)
To revive the seats.
Would be cool to restore them!
Definitely - the way to go to keep the leather, they'd come up very well if treated correctly.
Amazingly they are inflatable! Lagonda’s came with whoopee cushions.
What a phenominal looking car! Lots of work to do, but what a reward when done.
Ah yes much to do indeed but all great fun and so much for me to learn!
Thanks so much for making these videos, incredible old car, best of luck to the whole crew.
Thank you, it feels important to provide a detailed record of this model and the history of this particular example. It is also really exciting!
What a great project! A friend has a running example, maybe like your chassis, not sure. Fab! keep the updates coming please.
It is huge fun and technically fascinating too.
Love Andrew's holey sweater which must have seen many restorations (and moths). Hope all the holes in the engine can be repaired.
To he engine is in considerably better condition than the jumper!!
I look forward to further videos on this wonderful recommissioning. Greetings from Adelaide South Australia 😀👍
Hi there nice to hear from you and greetings from a surprisingly warm central England!
That's a great time capsule ! I saw a similar period car on another channel, and they did NOT polish the radiator surround which helped keep it's survivor look.
The windscreen wiper motor has the on-off switch on the left, and the right hand lever pulls out to engage and park the wiper blade. Looking forward to more episodes !
Ah interesting re the wiper blade! Thank you. Interesting re the radiator. I love its green. I was planning to polish the metal but not to repaint or replace anything unless essential. A kind of elbow grease only approach!
From across the pond, great series. I was expecting to see Poirot's friend Captain Hastings. My friend Elizabeth, originally from St. Ouen, Jersey, UK (or old Jersey) and I repair lawn mowers. I get them running, while she actually sells them doing the hair and make-up, which creates the visual interest. Thanks. Narragansett Bay
Hi there and hello from England! Good shout with Poirot. His car is very similar just a slightly earlier body style!
You have to keep the kitchen tap. It’s part of the unique history of the car.
I agree, if the engine runs ok with the tap in place it stays!
I really hope the don,t destroy it. It is beautiful. In its original state.
Our aim is to get Celia to a point where she will stop steer and not fall apart. These cars look amazing when they are restored to as new condition but patina is a one time thing and once it is gone it is gone. So we will clean polish and repair where necessary but otherwise leave her alone!
Where are you located? I have chatted with my very good friend who owns a 1929 Lagonda ( in superb condition) and we maybe able to visit you to offer guidance on your restoration.
Thank you. We are based in central England near Stratford on Avon. We could connect through the Lagonda Club if you could let me have your friend’s membership #.
@@Reedys_DigestI’ll check with him on Thursday. We are in Essex so I’m not sure he’s up for a drive over to you but I’ll ask. I’m also not sure if he’s a member of the Lagonda Club. I know he’s a member of other vintage car clubs as he owns three ( all different makes). I’ll keep you posted. Oh and we did chat about the engine. It needs a proper stripping down, don’t try and start it. Likewise the electrics need a proper inspection. I would guard against connecting the battery up as you could short out somewhere and start a fire.
His tatered sweatshirt thingy needs a total restoration,! 😊.
It does! Celia’s upholstery is in better shape!
have you tried removing the back seat to get access to the boot??? its gonna have to come out anyway. All the parts you may be missing might be in there. You may be suprised as many old cars didnt have a complete back to the boot. try it youve got nothing to lose and a lot potentially to gain. My step dad had a Lagonda long before i was born lol
Good idea! Especially tempting was that we found a clip holding the back seat in. We couldn’t get into the boot that way but we did find some side windows we didn’t know about!
6:40 Extra-ordinary patina on that sweatshirt
@@pashakdescilly7517 It is quite remarkable, I think it has seen Andrew through many happy hours in the workshop!
If you can get this car as clean as it was in the 1960s, as in the photo, I don't think there is any need to go further than that. Above all though, the car has to be genuinely useable and safe. I do think fresh paint to get rid of the primer would be a good move. Good luck!
Good advice! I agree, our watchwords are stop steer and not fall apart. You are right about back to as it was in the 60’s.
Beautiful car . Thanks for sharing .
Please , please , please don't attempt to start the engine .😮
Strip her down and check everything .
These old cars are precious , I wish they still made cars like this .
Thank you! It is privilege to work on it!
Those canopies are definitely a two person job. I managed to scratch my bodywork attempting to erect it on my own 🙄
Oh no! Andrew was right and the canopy has slowly relaxed over time and now reaches the windscreen.
Can you take the back seat out to access the boot?
A most excellent plan but I must not spoil surprise ending of a future video!
Liven in passed , wouldn't it be grate vidio of new clean safe vehicles made in uk
We are! Celia is a survivor from a different time, one of the the things that makes her so interesting. I agree modern cars much cleaner and happily we do make a fair few in the UK these days!
Instead of trying to second guess eveything,why not try to get a manual? Also,did this engine not come with a rocker cover? Looks like they didn't as can't see bolt holes.
We do have one but it has a certain vagueness about it and some of the pages are missing. Mostly though Paul and Andrew were just enjoying exploring the car!
Ooh and there is a rocker cover. You see it briefly in video 004 I think! Good spot re the bolt holes. Believe or not it has two brass handles to hold it on. O and a trumpet shaped thing at one end!
Another point guys! W.O. Bentleigh joined Lagonda in 1931.May be useful to look at info re Bentley engines (also the other engines he designed for Lagonda)
Whoops! Misspelled "Bentley"! (But you get the idea! Anyhow,good luck with the Reno./resto!Stay tuned! I'm following this with interse interrest
Fabulous I have lots more cool stuff to come including a Lgonda flavoured report from the VSCC hill climb at the weekend at Prescott!
What a shame this vehicle wasn't properly stored. Criminal really. Some people don't deserve to have motors like this.
There is always one absolute plonker isn’t there Malcolm, show us a link to view your collection of pristine anything’s, instead of attacking a old fella in his 90’s
That's a bit harsh! We don't always know an individual's circumstances.
This car only survives today because her father had the sense to put it into storage, versus letting it rot to pieces in the garden. In the 1960's, not a lot of people cared about cars from the 1930's as they were just "used cars". Instead of criticizing her father, be thankful this Lagonda is still around for all of us to enjoy.
Thank you, yes. It’s a measure of how old the car is that the garage was brand new when my father rented it! As a young man with a new wife and mortgage money was tight and it would have been a significant commitment for him.