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1980 LAGONDA SERIES 2 SALOON For Sale by Auction

Bonhams are delighted to offer at our forthcoming Collectors' Motor Car Auction on Friday 30th June at The Goodwood Festival of Speed, Chichester. The full online catalogue can be viewed at - details above

1980 LAGONDA SERIES 2 SALOON
REGISTRATION NO. TO BE ADVISED
CHASSIS NO. LOOR 13047
* Single-family ownership from new
* Maintained by Aston Martin Works and Chris Shenton
* Very well maintained
* Exceptional history file

£50, 000 - 70, 000
€57, 000 - 80, 000
To be sold without reserve

Aston Martin's periodic revival of the Lagonda name saw it applied to a stretched, four-door AM V8 in the mid 1970s, a mere handful of which was constructed. When the concept re-emerged as an entirely new product type, it was the sensation of the 1976 London Motor Show. Clothed in striking 'razor edge' bodywork designed by William Towns - the man responsible for the DBS - the new Lagonda saloon, designated 'Series 2', used the same long-wheelbase V8 chassis as its immediate predecessor, while breaking new ground in terms of digital LCD instrumentation and touch-button switch gear. Problems with this advanced concept would delay production until April 1978, by which time a simplified arrangement had been adopted. The interior though, was every bit as luxurious as the exterior was futuristic, featuring selected Connolly hides, Wilton carpeting and walnut veneer, all hand-finished by skilled craftsmen in the best Aston Martin tradition.

In the Lagonda, Aston's well-proven 5. 3-litre V8 employed a quartet of twin-choke Weber 42DCNF carburettors and produced a maximum of 280bhp at 5, 000rpm with 320lb/ ft of torque available lower down the range. A Chrysler Torqueflite automatic gearbox was the standard transmission. More than 17' long, 6' wide and weighing two tons, the Lagonda was an imposing sight from any angle, yet despite its bulk proved capable of racing to 60mph in 7. 9 seconds on its way to a top speed of 145mph.

Production got into its stride towards the end of 1978, with one car per week being completed at the Newport Pagnell factory. Various alterations were made to the Lagonda as time progressed, including BBS wheels, US safety bumpers as standard, revised seats, opening rear windows, and repositioned switches. In January 1986, Weber-Marelli fuel injection was introduced, with maximum power increasing to 300bhp on what was now known as the 'Series 3'. Vacuum fluorescent instrumentation was introduced early the following year.

In 1987, the Lagonda was face-lifted as the Series 4, acquiring a slightly softer, less hard-edged look, and continued in production until May 1990 by which time a total of 638 had been built, including 98 Series 4 models. Even today, some 40 years after its sensational debut, there are few cars that can match the visual presence of the Aston Martin Lagonda.
An early right-hand drive Series 2 equipped with the almost universal automatic transmission, this example was purchased new by a family owned company for the vendor's mother as a company car. The Lagonda later became the vendor's transport while he was a student in Switzerland, and was used to drive to school from his homes in the UK and France. In 1988, the car was involved in an incident in Portofino where ever panel got scratched in a revenge incident and a bare metal repaint was carried out by Aston Martin Works, the exterior colour being changed from silver to Tickford Blue in the process.
'13047' has always been maintained by Aston Martin Works, while marque specialist Chris Shenton has also looked after the car. Significant works carried out include overhauling the gearbox (2006); installing a 'new-old-stock' dashboard (2009); repainting the bonnet (2009); fitting a new rear bumper (2013); and replacing the sills (2016). In March 2017 the car was returned from Works Service in Newport Pagnell after 3 years work and a £24, 000 repair invoice. In addition, in 2006 Lincoln Scott fitted a new headlining and new carpets, refurbished the wood veneer and re-Connollised the upholstery. Totalling in excess of £150, 000, every bill from 1985 to the present day is in the most comprehensive history file, which also contains most of the MoT certificates issued during the car's life; close inspection is recommended.

Offered with MoT to February 2018 and a V5 registration document, '13047' represents a rare opportunity to acquire one of these spectacular motor cars, which has enjoyed single-family ownership and been maintained by Aston Martin Works.

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