1974 Aston Martin V8 Lagonda
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1974 Motorshow V8 Lagonda - ONE of SEVEN examples built , Very Rare.
Already a powerful car, the Lagonda has been endowed with even greater urge courtesy of an R S Williams 7.0-litre conversion, commissioned by the previous owner, which enables it to more than hold its own when pitted against modern rivals. The Williams conversion places particular emphasis on torque, producing a substantial 550lb/ft and useful 480bhp against the estimated 350lb/ft and 320bhp of the 5.3-litre original.
Acceleration is not electrifying given the Lagonda's weight , 0-60mph is reached in approximately mid five-second bracket with 100mph coming up around ten seconds later. It is nonetheless impressive all the way up to 145mph, as fast as we could go given the limits of the test track; there is no reason to doubt the car could pull its 6,500rpm limit in top and reach 170mph given the chance.'
In 2002, chassis number '12003' was sent to Spray Tec Restorations where it underwent a major refurbishment programe, benefiting from a visit to Bodylines Specialist Panel Beaters who fabricated new 'Oscar India' style wings and boot lid, as well as a later-style bonnet. Any corrosion was dealt with and once this work was complete the car returned to Spray Tec where it received a bare metal re-spray and a complete interior re-trim. The Lagonda was finished to what can only be described as concours standard and since then has been looked after by Works Service, where a major mechanical overhaul was undertaken in 2004. In total, some £175,000 has been spent on the Lagonda since purchase.
Chassis number '12003' is finished in Cumberland Grey with Rolls-Royce Wildberry hide upholstery and burr walnut veneers, while other noteworthy features include a Becker navigation system; up-rated audio system; CD 6-disc auto-changer; heated front seats; remote central locking; reading lights and seat belts to the rear; and a concealed Motorola GSM telephone, complete with handset to the rear centre armrest for the use of rear passengers.
Already a powerful car, the Lagonda has been endowed with even greater urge courtesy of an R S Williams 7.0-litre conversion, commissioned by the previous owner, which enables it to more than hold its own when pitted against modern rivals. The Williams conversion places particular emphasis on torque, producing a substantial 550lb/ft and useful 480bhp against the estimated 350lb/ft and 320bhp of the 5.3-litre original.
Acceleration is not electrifying given the Lagonda's weight , 0-60mph is reached in approximately mid five-second bracket with 100mph coming up around ten seconds later. It is nonetheless impressive all the way up to 145mph, as fast as we could go given the limits of the test track; there is no reason to doubt the car could pull its 6,500rpm limit in top and reach 170mph given the chance.'
In 2002, chassis number '12003' was sent to Spray Tec Restorations where it underwent a major refurbishment programe, benefiting from a visit to Bodylines Specialist Panel Beaters who fabricated new 'Oscar India' style wings and boot lid, as well as a later-style bonnet. Any corrosion was dealt with and once this work was complete the car returned to Spray Tec where it received a bare metal re-spray and a complete interior re-trim. The Lagonda was finished to what can only be described as concours standard and since then has been looked after by Works Service, where a major mechanical overhaul was undertaken in 2004. In total, some £175,000 has been spent on the Lagonda since purchase.
Chassis number '12003' is finished in Cumberland Grey with Rolls-Royce Wildberry hide upholstery and burr walnut veneers, while other noteworthy features include a Becker navigation system; up-rated audio system; CD 6-disc auto-changer; heated front seats; remote central locking; reading lights and seat belts to the rear; and a concealed Motorola GSM telephone, complete with handset to the rear centre armrest for the use of rear passengers.
Contact Aston Martin Works Newport Pagnell Ltd for more details.
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