Subject: Re: Lagonda Rapides in films and on TV

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David hi

My record on the build sheet, appears to show that Brooklands received 126 on 7th of March 1963.

See this html for a nice period view :

http://www.carsfortheconnoisseur.com/history2009/may2009.html

I suspect then that your Mr. Thomas may have been a Finance Director or more likley the Chauffeuer entrusted to pick up the car, but it was not registered in their name. The first owner name is very clear on all other records including with DVLA, but of course in Company Name.

if you look over the log book of 126, you will see the name appears to be N A W?...s (hard to read surname, could be Thomas, I really can't tell, take a look and let me know what you think), company secretary, is how this perosn who signed for the car was listed.

Would you mind forwarding to me please this other information:

"Brooklands of Bond Street to a Mr Thomas under order number BS12819 on 8 Mar 1963." I would be most grateful for this.

I think the year is correct, and I was going to ask if 117 being the works demonstrator, had been resprayed to another color to suit customers choice, you have beaten me to it!

I have followed up lead with Mr. Lancey, waiting to hear from him, any other suggestions ?