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Jan 19, 2018 12:54 am
Jan 19, 2018 12:54 am
Subject: Re: Veteran Lagonda?
The Lagonda 11.9 advertised for sale via the carandclassic website has sold. It is an advert for the auction in November last year that can still be viewed but has not been updated.
Finding a veteran (1918 or earlier) Lagonda for sale is a long shot. Most of the very few cars that meet this criteria have been in the same families for many many years and will likely be passed on to the next generation. As for the early London to Brighton eligible Tricars, well perhaps 2 or 3 survive? There is a Lagonda Club member who visits Russia on business and has encouraged a local car enthusiast to research the pre WW1 Lagonda's sold to Russia. Much has been discovered about the reliability trials they took part in and the dealerships that existed in Moscow and St Petersburg...but no surviving cars. I still dream that one will be found in a remote farm one day!
That said, the 11.9 and 12/24 models (1919 to 1925) do come up for sale occasionally. After a few years where none have appeared on the market, three have changed hands this past year which is around 30% of UK survivors. The basic design of these cars dates from 1913 and they are charming cars to drive. So unless the VCC link is essential, I recommend keeping a look out for a one of these early Lagonda's. Ownership of an early car is an exclusive part of the Lagonda Club!
Good look in your search
Best Regards
Mark
The Lagonda 11.9 advertised for sale via the carandclassic website has sold. It is an advert for the auction in November last year that can still be viewed but has not been updated.
Finding a veteran (1918 or earlier) Lagonda for sale is a long shot. Most of the very few cars that meet this criteria have been in the same families for many many years and will likely be passed on to the next generation. As for the early London to Brighton eligible Tricars, well perhaps 2 or 3 survive? There is a Lagonda Club member who visits Russia on business and has encouraged a local car enthusiast to research the pre WW1 Lagonda's sold to Russia. Much has been discovered about the reliability trials they took part in and the dealerships that existed in Moscow and St Petersburg...but no surviving cars. I still dream that one will be found in a remote farm one day!
That said, the 11.9 and 12/24 models (1919 to 1925) do come up for sale occasionally. After a few years where none have appeared on the market, three have changed hands this past year which is around 30% of UK survivors. The basic design of these cars dates from 1913 and they are charming cars to drive. So unless the VCC link is essential, I recommend keeping a look out for a one of these early Lagonda's. Ownership of an early car is an exclusive part of the Lagonda Club!
Good look in your search
Best Regards
Mark