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1938 Lagonda V-12 Rapide Drophead Coupe

RM Sotheby's
Monterey, CaliforniaManual
UnsoldAug 18, 2019
Final bid$1,200,000

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Summary
This rare 1938 Lagonda V-12 Rapide Drophead Coupe features W. O. Bentley's masterpiece V-12 engine, upgraded to Sanction II "Marine" specification with four SU DAL carburetors, now producing 206 bhp.
More details
Believed to be the first Rapide drophead coupe produced, it was originally delivered to Alfred James McAlpine and retains its original engine and upgraded carburetor setup. It is one of only seventeen Rapides and one of twelve drophead coupes ever built.
Trait
Quantity
Most Recent Sale
Year
1938
26 (8%)
10/30/2020
Color
No Data
0 (0%)
No Data
Transmission
Manual
293 (95%)
9/19/2026
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Listing history

1 appearance
  • 8/18/2019
    RM Sotheby's
    Unsold· this listing
    $1.2M
Final bid
$1.2M
#1 of Lagondas in 2019
Top 10% of all listings in 2019
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