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1939 Lagonda V12 Drophead Coupe

United Kingdom • 15 Mar 2023

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1939 Lagonda V12 Drophead Coupe is described as possibly the finest example on the market today. It underwent an exhaustive 'chassis up' restoration after forty years of barn storage, with significant mechanical and cosmetic attention. The car has covered only 400 miles since its refurbishment and is offered with extensive documentation.

Condition

9

The car underwent an exhaustive 'chassis up' restoration with input from reputable specialists. The engine, gearbox, suspension, brakes, fuel system, and ancillaries were thoroughly overhauled with new or reconditioned parts. The ash frame was repaired/remade, the aluminum bodywork restored, and the interior retrimmed in Dark Blue leather with a matching mohair hood. Brightwork was refinished, and the car has covered only 400 miles since refurbishment. While it still requires running-in, the overall condition appears to be near-perfect.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

14092

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

MG 6768

RHD/LHD:

RHD

‘Of the half-dozen patrician motor cars still remaining on the world market, none ever inherited such a rich patrimony of design as the 12-cylinder Lagonda .

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It is a new-born car, unrelated to any yet on the road - here or on the Continent .

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Such is the 12-cylinder Lagonda - a car destined to rank from now on, among the greater names in motoring history'.

(Lagonda Press Release, August 1937) The Motorcar offered: According to information kindly supplied by the Hon.

Registrar of The Lagonda Club Mr Arnold Davey, chassis number 14092 was first registered on June 12th 1939 to a Mr A.C.W.

Norman of Montague St, London W1.

A factory-bodied Drophead Coupe built on the short (10ft 4in) wheelbase, its guarantee was issued three days later.

Fitted like many of its siblings with a replacement Sanction 2 engine under warranty (V12 151 being swapped for V12 59), 'MG 6768' was purchased by its second keeper, a Mr Withair of Cheyne Place, London SW3 in November 1945.

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