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TVJL	Apr 20, 2011 2:20 pm
Subject: Re: Lagonda Rapide 61-64 Wanted Soren, David is way ahead of you on this one. I suggest you PM him on the subject. Btw, personally I'm not keen on posting lists of 'known' car details on the internet. Of course, all of this information is 'out there' to be found. But, I don't feel comfortable myself with assisting the bad guys by providing a check list of chassis number / index number / spec.. Regards, Tim

TVJL

Apr 20, 2011 2:20 pm

Subject: Re: Lagonda Rapide 61-64 Wanted

Soren, David is way ahead of you on this one. I suggest you PM him on the subject.

Btw, personally I'm not keen on posting lists of 'known' car details on the internet. Of course, all of this information is 'out there' to be found. But, I don't feel comfortable myself with assisting the bad guys by providing a check list of chassis number / index number / spec..

Regards,

Tim

Soren	Apr 20, 2011 10:40 pm
Subject: Re: Lagonda Rapide 61-64 Wanted Thanks Tim, If David is already working on a gallery I will not create one. - As for posting information about Lagondas on the internet I actually don't fear "the bad guys", or the "dangers" of the internet in general. I'm more at risk driving my Lagonda than having a few pictures of the car included in a gallery together with the last few digits of the chassis number! That is what the internet was/is made for - sharing information! Without it I would never have made contact with other owners around the world and would never have gained the knowledge I now have about the wedge Lagonda. I have only received positive feedback regarding the AM Lagonda V8 gallery, and I think sharing information about these rare cars is of great value to both owners and enthusiasts. It's very interesting to see how the car developed during the years - all the little changes - and the fact that not two are alike. Best regards, Soren

Soren

Apr 20, 2011 10:40 pm

Subject: Re: Lagonda Rapide 61-64 Wanted

Thanks Tim,

If David is already working on a gallery I will not create one.

- As for posting information about Lagondas on the internet I actually don't fear "the bad guys", or the "dangers" of the internet in general. I'm more at risk driving my Lagonda than having a few pictures of the car included in a gallery together with the last few digits of the chassis number! Cool

That is what the internet was/is made for - sharing information! Without it I would never have made contact with other owners around the world and would never have gained the knowledge I now have about the wedge Lagonda.

I have only received positive feedback regarding the AM Lagonda V8 gallery, and I think sharing information about these rare cars is of great value to both owners and enthusiasts. It's very interesting to see how the car developed during the years - all the little changes - and the fact that not two are alike.

Best regards,

Soren

TVJL	Apr 21, 2011 11:17 am
Subject: Re: Lagonda Rapide 61-64 Wanted Soren, Please don't misunderstand me (and, I fear that you have already done so). I think that the internet is wonderful and agree wholeheartedly with much that you say. However, and I'm sorry to labour the point, it is manifestly the case (surely) that limits should be placed on the amount of information that we (as owners and enthusiasts) make available about ourselves and our cars. Would you publish your name and address with details of your car(s)' specs, index number, chassis number, history, and security arrangements? I think it unlikely? So, if I am right about that, it must follow, surely, that you agree with me when I say that we need to be careful and place limits. Personally, it seems to me that if you merely publish a gallery of pictures of cars with the index numbers redacted and (as you suggest) the 'operative' elements of the chassis numbers, such would not present much of a risk and would be a positive benefit to others interested in the marque. Best wishes, Tim PS I believe that David has a very complete record (perhaps the best) of all the Rapides and their ancillary details. Though entirely a matter for him (and I crave his indulgence in even mentioning it), I suggest merely that he might be prepared to help you (off line) with your endeavors. T

TVJL

Apr 21, 2011 11:17 am

Subject: Re: Lagonda Rapide 61-64 Wanted

Soren,

Please don't misunderstand me (and, I fear that you have already done so). I think that the internet is wonderful and agree wholeheartedly with much that you say. However, and I'm sorry to labour the point, it is manifestly the case (surely) that limits should be placed on the amount of information that we (as owners and enthusiasts) make available about ourselves and our cars. Would you publish your name and address with details of your car(s)' specs, index number, chassis number, history, and security arrangements? I think it unlikely? Smiling

So, if I am right about that, it must follow, surely, that you agree with me when I say that we need to be careful and place limits. Personally, it seems to me that if you merely publish a gallery of pictures of cars with the index numbers redacted and (as you suggest) the 'operative' elements of the chassis numbers, such would not present much of a risk and would be a positive benefit to others interested in the marque.

Best wishes,

Tim

PS I believe that David has a very complete record (perhaps the best) of all the Rapides and their ancillary details. Though entirely a matter for him (and I crave his indulgence in even mentioning it), I suggest merely that he might be prepared to help you (off line) with your endeavors. T

David	Apr 23, 2011 5:09 pm
Subject: Re: Lagonda Rapide 61-64 Wanted Hi Soren, I can identify every one of your list but would prefer not to on the web. If you PM me, I can provide more detail Except 5293MM which is widely known as the first car with all the PR history, hence 101, and yes it is non-metallic black but was Roman Purple when new. It's also the only car with chrome fins on top of the rear wings Your Car 01 is Aegean Blue, Car 02 is Midnight Blue (so is Car 12, Netherlands) , Car 11 was Oro Longchamps (unique), Car 13 is Dubonnet Rosso (same for Car 03) Best wishes

David

Apr 23, 2011 5:09 pm

Subject: Re: Lagonda Rapide 61-64 Wanted

Hi Soren, I can identify every one of your list but would prefer not to on the web. If you PM me, I can provide more detail

Except 5293MM which is widely known as the first car with all the PR history, hence 101, and yes it is non-metallic black but was Roman Purple when new. It's also the only car with chrome fins on top of the rear wings

Your Car 01 is Aegean Blue, Car 02 is Midnight Blue (so is Car 12, Netherlands) , Car 11 was Oro Longchamps (unique), Car 13 is Dubonnet Rosso (same for Car 03)

Best wishes

yted	May 10, 2011 8:19 pm
Subject: Re: Lagonda Rapide 61-64 Wanted Dear Tim, David et al, My Rapide, 155, is off to the painters today. It still has its original paintwork; BRG/Goodwood Green/? Does anyone know its original colour code so that the spraypainter can get it absolutely right - and to save him time doing the research? (BTW in my opinion the colour does not do the car justice, however originality is of paramount importance.) Regards, Mark.

yted

May 10, 2011 8:19 pm

Subject: Re: Lagonda Rapide 61-64 Wanted

Dear Tim, David et al,

My Rapide, 155, is off to the painters today.
It still has its original paintwork; BRG/Goodwood Green/?

Does anyone know its original colour code so that the spraypainter can get it absolutely right - and to save him time doing the research? (BTW in my opinion the colour does not do the car justice, however originality is of paramount importance.)

Regards,
Mark.

randall977	May 19, 2011 10:49 am
Subject: Re: Lagonda Rapide 61-64 Wanted Interesting that this manual conversion has floor mounted pedals (DB5 style) rather than bulkhead hung (as mine is), maybe the work was carried out after production of the Rapide had ceased?

randall977

May 19, 2011 10:49 am

Subject: Re: Lagonda Rapide 61-64 Wanted

Interesting that this manual conversion has floor mounted pedals (DB5 style) rather than bulkhead hung (as mine is), maybe the work was carried out after production of the Rapide had ceased?

David	May 20, 2011 10:11 am
Subject: Re: Lagonda Rapide 61-64 Wanted 121 was converted to 5-speed later (If it was definitley done by the factory I'll change my records)

David

May 20, 2011 10:11 am

Subject: Re: Lagonda Rapide 61-64 Wanted

121 was converted to 5-speed later (If it was definitley done by the factory I'll change my records)

Francis	May 21, 2011 1:49 pm
Subject: Re: Lagonda Rapide 61-64 Wanted I plan on attending the auction specially since there is a Lagonda V8 as well for sale. Who knows, I might bring it back home... Francis

Francis

May 21, 2011 1:49 pm

Subject: Re: Lagonda Rapide 61-64 Wanted

I plan on attending the auction specially since there is a Lagonda V8 as well for sale. Who knows, I might bring it back home...

Francis

Peter S30	May 17, 2011 1:21 pm
Subject: Re: Lagonda Rapide 61-64 Wanted Hi Folks, I found this one on the internet for sale at Bonhams Greenwich Connecticut auction 5.June2011 "Period factory conversion to manual specification 1963 Lagonda Rapide Sports Sedan Estimate: $80,000 - 100,000" by the way for colour discussion or else I propose you start new topics, makes it more readable and searchable in the long run Peter

Peter S30

May 17, 2011 1:21 pm

Subject: Re: Lagonda Rapide 61-64 Wanted

Hi Folks,

I found this one on the internet for sale at Bonhams Greenwich Connecticut auction 5.June2011
"Period factory conversion to manual specification
1963 Lagonda Rapide Sports Sedan
Estimate: $80,000 - 100,000"

by the way for colour discussion or else I propose you start new topics, makes it more readable and searchable in the long run

Peter