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Very nice!
It looks it, but you know what they say about ‘looks’. 😎
In all seriousness, circa ?80,000 for a DB Rapide that is in better than ‘good’ condition would be a significant bargain, IMH0. For an ‘average to good car’, it seems about the right area. However, if the car needs significant structural and mechanical work and paint (think large version of DB4 frame and body + tricky de dion back end), the value plummets.
‘looks are only [magnesium alloy] skin deep’
Indeed – and, they deceive. But, if the car is as good as it appears in the photographs then it may represent a very good buy.
Hello everyone,
Francis mentioned the Lagonda V8 gallery in one of his previous posts in this topic. I’m the one who created that gallery and owner of 13505.
Reading this topic made my think about adding a Rapide gallery. With only 55 cars made it could be a fun little project.
I did a quick scan and found pictures of 25 different Rapides.
I have identified 11 and 14 remains unidentified.
Here are the cars I have identified:
106
107
108
114
119
121
133
138
146
147
149Here are the unidentified cars:
01) Reg. no. – 1077 PP (dark green)
02) Reg. no. – RO 07522 (black or dark blue – Germany)
03) Reg. no. – 92 MY (dark red)
04) Reg. no. – 30 FXM (dark grey)
05) Reg. no. – NE LG116H (light blue – Germany)
06) Reg. no. – NMV 2 (black)
07) Reg. no. – 5293 MM (black ?)
08) Reg. no. – TVV 783 (blue)
09) Reg. no. – 7009RP66 (dark green)
10) Reg. no. – 2624 (black ?)
11) Reg. no. – XNJ 462 (white)
12) Reg. no. – DR 87 73 (black)
13) Reg. no. – JHR 302B (dark red)
14) Reg. no. – ? (Gold)So I need your help + pictures of cars not listed above!
Thanks!
Best regards,
Soren
Soren, David is way ahead of you on this one. I suggest you PM him on the subject.
Btw, personally I’m not keen on posting lists of ‘known’ car details on the internet. Of course, all of this information is ‘out there’ to be found. But, I don’t feel comfortable myself with assisting the bad guys by providing a check list of chassis number / index number / spec..
Regards,
Tim
Thanks Tim,
If David is already working on a gallery I will not create one.
– As for posting information about Lagondas on the internet I actually don’t fear “the bad guys”, or the “dangers” of the internet in general. I’m more at risk driving my Lagonda than having a few pictures of the car included in a gallery together with the last few digits of the chassis number! 😎
That is what the internet was/is made for – sharing information! Without it I would never have made contact with other owners around the world and would never have gained the knowledge I now have about the wedge Lagonda.
I have only received positive feedback regarding the AM Lagonda V8 gallery, and I think sharing information about these rare cars is of great value to both owners and enthusiasts. It’s very interesting to see how the car developed during the years – all the little changes – and the fact that not two are alike.
Best regards,
Soren
Soren,
Please don’t misunderstand me (and, I fear that you have already done so). I think that the internet is wonderful and agree wholeheartedly with much that you say. However, and I’m sorry to labour the point, it is manifestly the case (surely) that limits should be placed on the amount of information that we (as owners and enthusiasts) make available about ourselves and our cars. Would you publish your name and address with details of your car(s)’ specs, index number, chassis number, history, and security arrangements? I think it unlikely? 🙂
So, if I am right about that, it must follow, surely, that you agree with me when I say that we need to be careful and place limits. Personally, it seems to me that if you merely publish a gallery of pictures of cars with the index numbers redacted and (as you suggest) the ‘operative’ elements of the chassis numbers, such would not present much of a risk and would be a positive benefit to others interested in the marque.
Best wishes,
Tim
PS I believe that David has a very complete record (perhaps the best) of all the Rapides and their ancillary details. Though entirely a matter for him (and I crave his indulgence in even mentioning it), I suggest merely that he might be prepared to help you (off line) with your endeavors. T
Hi Soren, I can identify every one of your list but would prefer not to on the web. If you PM me, I can provide more detail
Except 5293MM which is widely known as the first car with all the PR history, hence 101, and yes it is non-metallic black but was Roman Purple when new. It’s also the only car with chrome fins on top of the rear wings
Your Car 01 is Aegean Blue, Car 02 is Midnight Blue (so is Car 12, Netherlands) , Car 11 was Oro Longchamps (unique), Car 13 is Dubonnet Rosso (same for Car 03)
Best wishes
Dear Tim, David et al,
My Rapide, 155, is off to the painters today.
It still has its original paintwork; BRG/Goodwood Green/?Does anyone know its original colour code so that the spraypainter can get it absolutely right – and to save him time doing the research? (BTW in my opinion the colour does not do the car justice, however originality is of paramount importance.)
Regards,
Mark.Hi Folks,
I found this one on the internet for sale at Bonhams Greenwich Connecticut auction 5.June2011
“Period factory conversion to manual specification
1963 Lagonda Rapide Sports Sedan
Estimate: $80,000 – 100,000″by the way for colour discussion or else I propose you start new topics, makes it more readable and searchable in the long run
Peter
Well spotted! It will be interesting to see how much it goes for.
It’s the same car discussed earlier in this thread, of course (just in case anyone hadn’t appreciated that fact). 🙂
Interesting that this manual conversion has floor mounted pedals (DB5 style) rather than bulkhead hung (as mine is), maybe the work was carried out after production of the Rapide had ceased?
121 was converted to 5-speed later (If it was definitley done by the factory I’ll change my records)
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