First there was the innovative 2litre twin cam engine of ex-Lea Francis engineer Arthur Davidson. Then there was Lagonda’s experiences at Le Mans in 1928, which informed the design. And finally, in the spirit of plucky interwar creativity, there was a team of Hertfordshire enthusiasts who wanted to compete in long distance races with the support of the Fox & Nuttall racing team.

The elegantly named Lagonda 2 litre Low Chassis Continental Tourer was born. Distinguished by its sloped back grille and larger brakes, these cars got their name from the low slung chassis that significantly improved handling. The front axle was steeply dropped and at the back spacer blocks lowered the rear.

Just 23 saloons and tourers were built, split roughly 50/50 between body styles. Just seven Tourers like this one are believed to survive