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This Lagonda Rapier was produced in early 1935 and originally wore a closed Coupe body built by Abbott. By 1951, it was recorded as having a two-seater tourer body. Around 1980, it was in English ownership and competed in Vintage Sports Car Club (VSCC) events between 1986 and 1991 at venues such as Silverstone, Brands Hatch, Oulton Park, and Castle Combe.
After this chapter of vintage racing concluded, the Lagonda was given a full restoration by Lagonda specialists Bishopgray of Berkshire in 2005. The cost of the work exceeded $200,000, and part of the process involved the creation of a new alloy boat-tail bodywork inspired by a Brooklands racer with twin-folding aero screens. The engine was specially upgraded and equipped with a supercharger to produce 110 horsepower.
In 2012, this Lagonda Rapier participated in the California Mille, and after the event, the engine was fully rebuilt by Phil Reilly & Co. in 2013. The oiling system was reworked, the oil and water pumps were rebuilt, and new camshafts were installed. Additional improvements and repairs brought the total cost to approximately $57,000. After several more years of enjoyment, the Lagonda was sold to a Long Island, New York-based collector. More recently, it was acquired by another collector. In 2023, it was brought to the Broad Arrow auction at the Monterey Jet Center, where it was sold into new ownership for the sum of $140,000, inclusive of the buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2023
After this chapter of vintage racing concluded, the Lagonda was given a full restoration by Lagonda specialists Bishopgray of Berkshire in 2005. The cost of the work exceeded $200,000, and part of the process involved the creation of a new alloy boat-tail bodywork inspired by a Brooklands racer with twin-folding aero screens. The engine was specially upgraded and equipped with a supercharger to produce 110 horsepower.
In 2012, this Lagonda Rapier participated in the California Mille, and after the event, the engine was fully rebuilt by Phil Reilly & Co. in 2013. The oiling system was reworked, the oil and water pumps were rebuilt, and new camshafts were installed. Additional improvements and repairs brought the total cost to approximately $57,000. After several more years of enjoyment, the Lagonda was sold to a Long Island, New York-based collector. More recently, it was acquired by another collector. In 2023, it was brought to the Broad Arrow auction at the Monterey Jet Center, where it was sold into new ownership for the sum of $140,000, inclusive of the buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2023
2023 Broad Arrow : Monterey Jet Center
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $175,000-USD $225,000
Sale Price :
USD $140,000
2022 Bonhams : The Audrain Concours Auction
Sale Price :
USD $140,000
2019 Bonhams : Greenwich Concours
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $140,000-USD $180,000
Sale Price :
USD $135,000
1935 Lagonda Rapier Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Lagonda Rapier
(Data based on Model Year 1935 sales)
1935 Lagonda Rapier Sports Special Chassis#: D11419 Sold for USD$140,000 2023 Broad Arrow : Monterey Jet Center | |
1935 Lagonda Rapier Sports Special Chassis#: D11419 Sold for USD$140,000 2022 Bonhams : The Audrain Concours Auction | |
1935 Lagonda Rapier 1,104cc Special Chassis#: D11419 Sold for USD$135,000 2019 Bonhams : Greenwich Concours | |
1935 Lagonda Rapier 1,104cc Tourer Chassis#: D11339 Sold for USD$65,844 2018 Bonhams : Beaulieu Sale | |
1935 Lagonda M45 tourer Sold for USD$217,998 2012 Artcurial Motorcars at Rétromobile | |
1935 Lagonda M35 Rapide Tourer Chassis#: 211364 Sold for USD$117,671 2011 Bonhams - Beaulieu Autojumble, Collectors' Motor Cars | |
1935 Lagonda Rapier Three-Position Drophead Coupe Chassis#: D11443 Sold for USD$36,300 2010 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Arizona |
Lagonda Rapiers That Failed To Sell At Auction
1935 Lagonda Rapier's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1935 Lagonda Rapier Sports | D11325 | 2014 H & H Auctions Imperial War Museum | |||
1935 Lagonda M45R Rapide Le Mans Replica Tourer | Z11145R | 2008 Bonhams Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles Automobiles d'Exception | $180,000 | $220,000 |
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