TVJL May 21, 2013 11:31 am
Subject: Re: LR129 for sale at AML Bonhams auction

As David says, what about the aperture in the rear parcel shelf?

randall977 May 21, 2013 1:45 pm
Subject: Re: LR129 for sale at AML Bonhams auction

The round hole is the intake for the Smiths heater.

SRD May 21, 2013 4:10 pm
Subject: Re: LR129 for sale at AML Bonhams auction

The reaction of some of the motoring press to the AML auction, on C&SC today:

http://www.classicandsportscar.com/...2021%20May%202013%20(1)&utm_content=header_article_1

Headline: Aston Jet makes millions as Rapide stuns bidders

"Yet more surprising was the £147,100 paid for a Lagonda Rapide four-door saloon (one of only 55 built), which had been estimated to make just £60-80,000."

The standard of writing is unimpressive to say the least...

SRD Apr 28, 2013 9:41 pm
Subject: LR129 for sale at AML Bonhams auction

I have just browsed the AML Bonhams sale at NP.

Only one Rapide is for sale, I already knew the Oz car was not joining in the fun, but the mystery deepens, I didn't spot the Irish car either, perhaps it has sold privately ?

Anyway, LR129 has been put up for sale, with estimate of £60-80 k

see the following link :

http://www.bonhams.com/auctions/20927/lot/220/?page_anchor=MR1_page_lots%3D17%26r1%3D10%26m1%3D1

randall977 May 01, 2013 9:43 pm
Subject: Re: LR129 for sale at AML Bonhams auction

Exciting! I have the original steering wheel from this car.

David May 02, 2013 7:05 am
Subject: Re: LR129 for sale at AML Bonhams auction

It will become a benchmark I suspect, in view of condition and work recently done by the vendor and over time by the previous owner

TVJL May 02, 2013 10:00 am
Subject: Re: LR129 for sale at AML Bonhams auction

The Webasto may keep the hammer price down.

David May 02, 2013 5:01 pm
Subject: Re: LR129 for sale at AML Bonhams auction

I think the Webasto is a great addition especially with the air deflector up, unruffled even in the back. Makes the interior very light

SRD May 02, 2013 7:20 pm
Subject: Re: LR129 for sale at AML Bonhams auction

I think Webasto aside, Bonham's have done a lot with this particular car; a large number of photo's, long listing, interesting estimate etc; and they are no doubt hoping to get a very good price on the day.

I wonder why the vendor has kept this car for such a short time - I won't be letting go of mine so quickly.


Lagondover May 03, 2013 11:19 pm
Subject: Re: LR129 for sale at AML Bonhams auction

Excuse me folks, but could anyone tell me what Webasto is and enlighten me on the pro's & con's?

This question may disclose a considerable ignorance on my part but there is only one way to solve this and that is simply ask the question.

Thanks in advance!