Keith gave us an excellent potted history of the background in the automotive industry that led to the production of his pride and joy, a 1936 Lagonda motor car. It all started with the influence of an engineer Wilbur Hunt who designed the the first Lagonda vehicles in Great Britain. Walter Bentleigh then came along with superior engine designs and the Lagonda became a racing car. He used farm more resilient and superior aluminium alloys in his pistons rather than steel. Bentleigh moved on to create his own car company until he went under in the depression years. He was then Employed by Rolls Royce in the aircraft engine design systems, however, his true love was racing cars and when Lagonda offered him a position in their company he jumped at it. He persuaded Lagonda to go back into racing cars and developed new larger engines. Engine sizes we wouldn't dream of having today. Who would have a 12L V12 today or a 6L straight six? Well Keith does in his Lagonda! To top off his presentation, Keith had his immaculate car on display outside. We were all a bit envious, including Crackers . Thank you Keith for an entertaining and well crafted presentation that linked the people, the times and the industry in Britain together. (my apologies to Keith as I am sure I have facts wrong here!)
Keith with President Neil and the Birthday Girl Chrissie. A 1937 Lagonda (not as good as Keith's)