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| − | '''Lagonda Rapide. 1961–4 (prod. 55). 4-door saloon. F/R, 3995 cm³ (6 cyl. DOHC).''' David Brown’s attempt to revive [[Lagonda]] marque, with a four-door grand tourer based on the [[Aston Martin DB4]], with stretched platform and four-litre engine related to that in later [[Aston Martin DB5|DB5]]. Criticized for its front grille treatment, but admired for its claimed 130 mph top speed and exclusivity. Very expensive when new, at £4,950. Not directly replaced till [[Aston Martin Lagonda (1974–6)|Aston Martin Lagonda]] of 1974. | + | '''Lagonda Rapide. 1961–4 (prod. 55). 4-door saloon. F/R, 3995 cm³ (I6 DOHC).''' David Brown’s attempt to revive [[Lagonda]] marque, with a four-door grand tourer based on the [[Aston Martin DB4]], with stretched platform and four-litre engine related to that in later [[Aston Martin DB5|DB5]]. Criticized for its front grille treatment, but admired for its claimed 130 mph top speed and exclusivity. Very expensive when new, at £4,950. Not directly replaced till [[Aston Martin Lagonda (1974–6)|Aston Martin Lagonda]] of 1974. |
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Latest revision as of 13:48, 23 November 2013
Lagonda Rapide. 1961–4 (prod. 55). 4-door saloon. F/R, 3995 cm³ (I6 DOHC). David Brown’s attempt to revive Lagonda marque, with a four-door grand tourer based on the Aston Martin DB4, with stretched platform and four-litre engine related to that in later DB5. Criticized for its front grille treatment, but admired for its claimed 130 mph top speed and exclusivity. Very expensive when new, at £4,950. Not directly replaced till Aston Martin Lagonda of 1974.
Manufacturing location: Newport Pagnell, Milton Keynes, England
Marque: Lagonda | Predecessor: Lagonda 3-Litre (1953–8) | Successor: Aston Martin Lagonda (1974–6)
