[oldcar]

Lets try again........

[stude8]

I can't get the attachment picture to open?
On my screen it shows as a small white check box with a red "X" inside. When I right click on it I get the drop down menu for "show picture", left click on it and it just reverts back to the original screen??
Have you followed the web site photo attachments process carefully?
Stude8

[alsfarms]

Hello Oldcar,
I can't help but make a comment about your Lagonda! What a pretty speed car. I do not care to spoil your Dixie Flyer dialog but could you please post a couple of more pictures or start a new discussion about your Lagonda? I would really like to see a rear shot and have you add, if you will a few more specs. on your car. I am in process of building an Alvis TA-14 special, so now you know my interest. It would be nice for you to post a few of your "in progress" images of the Lagonda as you completed your restoration. What wheel base is the car, what size wheels did you go with, etc? I apologize for my questions but hope you will appreciate my interest in your beautiful car. Not much British here in the western US State of Utah.
Regards, Alan

[keiser31]

A book I have shows that the Dixie Flyer was made from 1916 to 1924 or so. Why are there no photos of any for all of those years made? I have never even heard of them until this forum and believe me....I have seen a LOT of older cars in a lot of places and books. Just an observation.

[oldcar]

Hello Stude8 Sorry about the "no show" of my pics, I followed the instructions precisely but for some reason( perhaps because I have an Apple) they have not come up. I will try reducing the file size even further and see what happens. I now have a heap more (Dixie Flyer progress) photos to post so may have to send them e-mail to Peter for him to post. I will try one more time here.

[oldcar]

Hello Alan. Attached are some more Lagonda Pics taken just today. 1. shows the "office", note full instrumentation inc 100 mph speedo and 6000 rpm tacho.
2&3 show the engine from either side. Engine is 1500cc 4 cylinder 2 OHCam.
The Lagonda is definitely not a show car but a much used "driver". We have just returned from a VSCC of Aust interstate rally. This involved a total of 1750+ miles in 5 days. As mentioned earlier it trundles along comfortably at a steady 60-70 mph all day. Oil pressure 70 psi, radiator water temp 70 degrees C.
at 3250-3600 rpm. For passing modern traffic 70+ mph in third gear at 4600-5000 rpm. Note floor mounted "pre-selector" quadrant gear lever. Instant changes!

[oldcar]

Somehow I missed the exhaust side of the engine so here it is now.

[oldcar]

Now please let me add some Dixie Flyer progress pics.I hope that they are not too boring, Most are self explanatory. If not please ask.....

[oldcar]

Hello Alan
If you e-mail me I can introduce you to the President of the Alvis CC of Australia. (a personal friend). The Lagonda was restored in 1979-80 so it may take a little while to sort out progress photos. It is a "Rapier". Wheel base is 8 ft 4 inches. Track is 4 ft. The English"Automobile" magazine had a good article about Lagonda Rapiers in the April & May 2008 editions. I will try to find a couple of rear view shots for you. 19 inch wheels are standard, my car has 17 inch with 500 tyres
e-mail Bernie J.<hel_bern@21century.co.au>

[elmo39]

oldcar
you have probably already know this but anyway , one of the books i have say's that the dixie flyer was absorbed by the national motor car and vehicle corp in 1922 which in turn also ceased to exsist in 1924