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W.O. Bentley arrived at British automaker Lagonda in 1933 and began work on achieving the full potential of the firm's existing 4.5-liter, six-cylinder Meadows-engined cars. In 1935, he achieved an unprecedented 1st, 2nd and 3rd clean sweep at Le Mans.
His masterpiece was a new 4.5-liter V12 that was composed of chromidium, duralumin, steel, aluminum, and phosphor-bronze. The new engine made its debut near the close of 1937 and fitted into a chassis that featured independent front suspension and four-wheel hydraulic brakes. The Lagonda V-12 proved its capabilities by capturing 1st and 2nd in class at Le Mans.
This Lagonda V-12 Drophead Coupe was originally finished in Valspar Jewelescent Grey with Grey trim and delivered to its original showroom on December 7, 1938. A factory guarantee was issued on March 3, 1939, marking the original date of sale to R.S. Loewenstein, of Pinfold Stables in Leicestershire, who registered the car as FLM 700.
After seeing little use, the car was laid up in 1940 due to World War II. On June 14, 1946, it was acquired by the second owner Ron Galway, of Berkeley Square, London. On August 7th of that year, it was serviced and its mileage was recorded as 7,329 miles at the time.
It was offered for sale in the February 1956 edition of Motor Sport magazine where it was advertised for sale by Performance Cars, of Brentford. It was apparently exported stateside not long afterward, and in November 1958, it was acquired by William J. Hodges, of Los Angeles. Mr. Hodges retained the car for nearly three decades. He sold his prized automobile in May of 1988, selling it to the current East Coast owner.
The current owner had the car rebuilt mechanically. The bodywork was stripped to bare metal and properly refinished in British Racing Green.
The car has seldom been shown; it has been in the care of two long-term owners; it has been well-kept but not over-restored.By Daniel Vaughan | Sep 2015
His masterpiece was a new 4.5-liter V12 that was composed of chromidium, duralumin, steel, aluminum, and phosphor-bronze. The new engine made its debut near the close of 1937 and fitted into a chassis that featured independent front suspension and four-wheel hydraulic brakes. The Lagonda V-12 proved its capabilities by capturing 1st and 2nd in class at Le Mans.
This Lagonda V-12 Drophead Coupe was originally finished in Valspar Jewelescent Grey with Grey trim and delivered to its original showroom on December 7, 1938. A factory guarantee was issued on March 3, 1939, marking the original date of sale to R.S. Loewenstein, of Pinfold Stables in Leicestershire, who registered the car as FLM 700.
After seeing little use, the car was laid up in 1940 due to World War II. On June 14, 1946, it was acquired by the second owner Ron Galway, of Berkeley Square, London. On August 7th of that year, it was serviced and its mileage was recorded as 7,329 miles at the time.
It was offered for sale in the February 1956 edition of Motor Sport magazine where it was advertised for sale by Performance Cars, of Brentford. It was apparently exported stateside not long afterward, and in November 1958, it was acquired by William J. Hodges, of Los Angeles. Mr. Hodges retained the car for nearly three decades. He sold his prized automobile in May of 1988, selling it to the current East Coast owner.
The current owner had the car rebuilt mechanically. The bodywork was stripped to bare metal and properly refinished in British Racing Green.
The car has seldom been shown; it has been in the care of two long-term owners; it has been well-kept but not over-restored.By Daniel Vaughan | Sep 2015
2015 RM Sotheby's : Monterey
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $375,000-USD $475,000
Lot was not sold
1939 Lagonda V12 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Lagonda V12
(Data based on Model Year 1939 sales)
1939 Lagonda V12 Sports Saloon Chassis#: 16061 Sold for USD$79,211 2020 Bonhams : The Golden Age of Motoring Sale (1886 - 1939) | |
1939 Lagonda V12 Drophead Coupe Chassis#: 14069 Sold for USD$297,419 2020 Bonhams : Goodwood Speedweek | |
1939 Lagonda V12 Drophead Coupe Chassis#: 14116 Sold for USD$92,960 2019 Bonhams : Tupelo Auction | |
1939 Lagonda V-12 Drophead Coupe Chassis#: 14062 Sold for USD$307,500 2018 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
1939 LAGONDA V12 DROPHEAD COUPE Chassis#: 14113 Sold for USD$458,700 2016 Bonhams : The Amelia Island Auction | |
1939 Lagonda V-12 Rapide Chassis#: 14091 Sold for USD$1,650,000 2015 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours | |
1939 Lagonda V12 Sedanca De Ville Project Chassis#: 18018 Sold for USD$50,264 2015 Bonhams : The Summer Classic Sale | |
1939 Lagonda V-12 Drophead Coupé Chassis#: 14062 Sold for USD$304,640 2015 RM Sotheby's : Villa Erba | |
1939 LAGONDA V12 DROPHEAD COUPÉ Chassis#: 14106 Sold for USD$688,738 2014 LES GRANDES MARQUES DU MONDE AU GRAND PALAIS | |
1939 Lagonda V12 Drophead Coupe Chassis#: 14092 Sold for USD$329,769 2013 H & H Auctions - Chateau Impney | |
1939 Lagonda V12 Drophead Coupé Chassis#: 14065 Sold for USD$526,654 2013 Bonhams - The Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale | |
1939 Lagonda V-12 Rapide Sports Roadster Chassis#: 14115 Sold for USD$990,000 2012 RM - Milhous Collection, Fla | |
1939 Lagonda V12 Sports Saloon Chassis#: 14080 Sold for USD$114,530 2011 Bonhams - The December Sale | |
1939 Lagonda Rapide Tulipwood Boattail Racer Sold for USD$451,000 2007 Monterey Sports and Classic Car Auction | |
1939 Lagonda V12 Sold for USD$451,000 2007 Vintage Motor Cars at Amelia Island | |
1939 Lagonda V12 Saloon Chassis#: 16032 Sold for USD$45,588 2004 Coys- British and Continental Sports and Touring cars |
Lagonda V12s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1939 Lagonda V12's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1939 Lagonda V12 Sports Saloon | 2021 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival : Collectors Motor Cars and Automobilia | $70,000 | $100,000 | ||
1939 Lagonda V12 Sports Saloon | 16061 | 2020 Bonhams July Motoring Auction | $60,000 | $80,000 | |
1939 Lagonda V12 Drophead Coupe | 14092 | 2020 H & H Imperial War Museum Duxford | $300,000 | $400,000 | |
1939 Lagonda V-12 Rapide Drophead Coupe | 14107 | 2019 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | $900,000 | $1,200,000 | |
1939 Lagonda V12 Sedanca de Ville | 18021 | 2015 H & H Auctions Imperial War Museum | |||
1939 Lagonda V-12 Drophead Coupe | 14054 | 2015 RM Sotheby's : Monterey | $375,000 | $475,000 | |
1939 LAGONDA V12 SALOON | 14105 | 2014 The Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale | $80,000 | $100,000 | |
1939 LAGONDA V12 DROPHEAD COUPÉ | 14059 | 2014 The Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale | $180,000 | $240,000 | |
1939 Lagonda Rapide Tulipwood Boattail Racer | 2006 Gooding & Company Pebble Beach Auction | $400,000 | $500,000 |
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