1939 Lagonda
V12 DHC

 

€395.000


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When assessing the top British cars, it's impossible to overlook the Lagonda V12,
which undoubtedly stands out as a superb design that played a significant
role in advancing automotive technology. It's worth mentioning that
WO Bentley himself (The designer of the Lagonda V12 engine) considered
the Lagonda V12 Engine to be his crowning achievement. 

Registration : UK
Chassis number : 14059
Engine number : 14059

Get to know the car!

History

When assessing the top British cars, it's impossible to overlook the Lagonda V12, which undoubtedly stands out as a superb design that played a significant role in advancing automotive technology. It's worth mentioning that WO Bentley himself (The designer of the Lagonda V12 engine) considered the Lagonda V12 Engine to be his crowning achievement.

When assessing the top British cars, it's impossible to overlook the Lagonda V12, which undoubtedly stands out as a superb design that played a significant role in advancing automotive technology. It's worth mentioning that WO Bentley himself (The designer of the Lagonda V12 engine) considered the Lagonda V12 Engine to be his crowning achievement.  

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When it was first purchased in 1939, the car was bought by A.F. Lingard of Combend Manor, located in Coombe End. It was finished in Cerric Grey with maroon trim and a grey hood. The vehicle was later owned by B Collins of Sidbury Hall in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, and was laid up during World War II. After the war, the car remained in storage until 1951, when it underwent servicing by marque specialists Davis Motors. Remarkably, it had only covered 31,000 miles at this point in time.  In 1979, the car was purchased by a Norwegian owner at an auction (Alexandra Palace) held in the United Kingdom. The car stayed in the UK and was subsequently displayed at several museums including the Blackpool museum and the Holker Hall Lakeland Motor Museum. After some time had passed, an attempt was made to start the Lagonda which unfortunately resulted in engine failure. In 1996, the car was returned to the owner's home in Norway. A friend of the late vendor, who was an aircraft mechanic carried out the engine rebuild in Oslo   In 1996 it was purchased by R.G. Coulthard and registered for road use in the UK  The current owner has the car since 2014. 

Exterior

The automobile boasts an aluminium body and  wings and was designed by the World famous Frank Feeley. Its two-tone paint job in warm grey and burgundy red is in excellent condition overall. A slight pinstripe makes the paint complete. Despite its age, the chrome remains in great shape overall.  The only point being an area of paint pulled off by a careless sticker removal. 
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Interior

The original brown leather upholstery is in excellent condition, with the comfortable seats having aged gracefully over time. The wooden dashboard retains all the original Lagonda gauges, adding to the car's vintage charm. 

Mechanically

Julian Messent, the owner of HCS, rebuilt the engine in 2007 and it is presently in good condition.   
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This car is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, boasting excellent condition
and a smooth running performance. Its rich history and numerous stories
only add to its appeal. At Historic Competition Services, we take pride in
presenting this exceptional car for sale. 

 


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