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1939 Lagonda V12 Drophead Coupe

  • Designed by Frank Feeley
  • Chassis Number: 14062
  • Engine Number: V12/109
W.O. Bentley began work with British automaker Lagonda in the late 1930s. He created a V-12 engine that was composed of Duralumin, steel, aluminum, and phosphor-bronze. The engine was installed in a chassis that had independent front suspension and four-wheel hydraulic brakes.

Two special-bodied Lagonda V-12s finished 3rd and 4th overall (1st and 2nd in class) at Le Mans.

This particular V-12 Drophead Coupe was delivered new to James Scott and Son, of Dundee. It was finished in Gunmetal and fitted with an optional rear bumper. It remained in the United Kingdom until 1964, when it was exported to Chicago, Illinois. By 1976, it was in the ownership of Worth Simpson of Craig, Colorado. It later returned to the U.K. and in 1987, was acquired by its previous owner's father for the sum of £18,000, from the former firm of Porters of London. In the new custodianship, it was sent to Sweden, where it remained until joining its current owner's collection in 2015. In the mid-2000s it was given a 6,000-hour complete restoration which was finished in 2008.

By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2018

2018 RM Sothebys : Monterey

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $325,000-USD $400,000 
Sale Price :
USD $307,500

2015 RM Sotheby's : Villa Erba

Pre-Auction Estimates :
€185,000-€250,000 
Sale Price :
USD $304,640 (€ 280,000.00)

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
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1939 Lagonda V12 Drophead Coupe
Chassis#: 14116
Sold for USD$92,960
  2019 Bonhams : Tupelo Auction
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1939 Lagonda V-12 Drophead Coupe
Chassis#: 14062
Sold for USD$307,500
  2018 RM Sothebys : Monterey
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1939 LAGONDA V12 DROPHEAD COUPE
Chassis#: 14113
Sold for USD$458,700
  2016 Bonhams : The Amelia Island Auction
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1939 Lagonda V-12 Rapide
Chassis#: 14091
Sold for USD$1,650,000
  2015 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours
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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
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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
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1939 Lagonda V12
Sold for USD$451,000
  2007 Vintage Motor Cars at Amelia Island
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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.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1939 Lagonda V12 Sports Saloon 2021 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival : Collectors Motor Cars and Automobilia $70,000$100,000
1939 Lagonda V12 Sports Saloon160612020 Bonhams July Motoring Auction $60,000$80,000
1939 Lagonda V12 Drophead Coupe140922020 H & H Imperial War Museum Duxford $300,000$400,000
1939 Lagonda V-12 Rapide Drophead Coupe141072019 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach $900,000$1,200,000
1939 Lagonda V12 Sedanca de Ville180212015 H & H Auctions Imperial War Museum   
1939 Lagonda V-12 Drophead Coupe140542015 RM Sotheby's : Monterey $375,000$475,000
1939 LAGONDA V12 SALOON141052014 The Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale $80,000$100,000
1939 LAGONDA V12 DROPHEAD COUPÉ140592014 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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1939 Lagonda V12

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1939 Lagonda V12 vehicle information
Drophead Coupe
Designer: Frank Feeley
Chassis #: 14116
1939 Lagonda V12 vehicle information
Drophead Coupe
Designer: Frank Feeley
Chassis #: 14062
Engine #: V12/109
1939 Lagonda V12 vehicle information
Drophead Coupe
Coachwork: James Young
Chassis #: 14107
Engine #: 14107
1939 Lagonda V12 vehicle information
Drophead Coupe
Designer: Frank Feeley
Chassis #: 14113
Engine #: 14113
1939 Lagonda V12 vehicle information
Drophead Coupe
Designer: Frank Feeley
Chassis #: 14054
Engine #: V12/129-14054
1939 Lagonda V12 vehicle information
Drophead Coupe
Designer: Frank Feeley
1939 Lagonda V12 vehicle information
Drophead Coupe
Designer: Frank Feeley
Chassis #: 14069
1939 Lagonda V12 vehicle information
Drophead Coupe
Designer: Frank Feeley
1939 Lagonda V12 vehicle information
Drophead Coupe
Designer: Frank Feeley
1939 Lagonda V12 vehicle information
Drophead Coupe
Designer: Frank Feeley
Chassis #: 14091

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