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Oldtimer Australia is excited to offer for sale this exceptionally restored 1938 Lagonda V12 Drophead Coupe.

The Lagonda V12 is at the pinnacle of prewar cars and its 4480cc 60 degree V12 engine, designed by non-other than W. O. Bentley, delivers 180 bhp and was said to be capable of propelling the car from 7 to 105 mph in top gear and to rev to 5, 000 rpm.

Production of the Lagonda V12 started in 1938 and finished in 1940. Coachwork was offered either in-house by Lagonda or one of the other independent coach builders. To accommodate the various body designs, upon ordering customers were given the choice of either a 124 inch wheel base, a 132 inch wheel base or a 138 inch wheel base.

In total, Lagonda produced 189 V12’s, which included saloons, coupes and drophead coupes.

According to the Lagonda Club in the UK, this particular car was delivered by University Motors to its first owner Sidney Cory-Wright of Mackerye End near Harpenden, Hertfordshire on the 29th July 1938. The car passed through a few UK owners before being imported into Australia in 1960. It remained in continuous family ownership for more than 50 years before being acquired by the current owner in March 2012.

The current owner has completed a comprehensive nut and bolt restoration to a very high standard. The restoration was a ‘long journey’ and the car was finally registered on the 13th of November 2020. It has been used sparingly since.

This car retains its original ‘matching numbers’ engine.

More information and photos to follow soon.

Price: AUD $699, 950