This Lagonda V12 Le Mans has been splendidly crafted by the best in the business, regardless of expense.

If that isn't enough its owner wanted it to be suitable for touring and long journeys employing Historic Competition Services in Belgium to take it that little bit further.

So it goes every bit as well as it looks.

A bit of background for those who like it, if not just call us and come and see this stunning Lagonda.

Not a vintage Bentley of course, but following his departure from Rolls Royce, Mr.

Bentley was employed as technical director for the Lagonda Motor Company in 1935.

He oversaw the development of the V12 engine - something of a theme here because in later years, his senior engineer from Cricklewood , Wally Hassan, did exactly the same for Jaguar.

It seems a general thread which runs through W.O.

Bentley's life that he couldn't say no and was somewhat taken advantage of.

Examples of this show through his career.

He never received full recognition for his work for...