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Apr 28, 2012 9:46 am
David Offline
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Subject: LR132 Bonhams 19 May
See Bonhams auction at Newport Pagnell, 19 May, for lot 226, LR132 offered in barn find condition, last taxed 1995
http://www.bonhams.com/auctions/20142/lot/226/
Only 2 now unknown cars left
 

Apr 28, 2012 10:38 am
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Subject: Re: LR132 Bonhams 19 May
Lovely!

Note that it's photographed in what I think is Queen's Gate Place Mews in Kensington. If you are curious, take a look on Google street view to confirm the location. Perhaps this car has been slumbering in a nearby mews garage as the treasured property of someone who could no longer use it, particularly in London.

I hope it finds a good home.

Cheers Colin M34
 

Apr 28, 2012 11:36 am
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Subject: Re: LR132 Bonhams 19 May
Hi Colin,

If my memory serves me right Dan Margulies (classic car dealer) used to be in Queen's Gate Place Mews. Perhaps it passed through their hands at some point and the photos are from then? Those white doors could well be where they were.

David
 

Apr 28, 2012 2:09 pm
Colin M34 Offline
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Subject: Re: LR132 Bonhams 19 May
Hi David

...and indeed and of course the late Splendid Lagonda Lady, Robbie Hewitt used to work for Dan Margulies as his secretary.

I knew her before she sadly passed away...so did many others in the Club. I liked her.

Colin
 

Apr 28, 2012 3:08 pm
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Subject: Re: LR132 Bonhams 19 May
Hi Colin,

I used to work in South Ken and I spent many a sunny lunchtime taking in the sights. Dan Margulies often had some gorgeous car or maybe two outside in the mews and more visible through the open doors. Those garages are bigger than you'd think from the outside. And Coys were just a bit further up the road at that time in Queen's Gate Mews. All alas beyond my budget.

David
 

Apr 28, 2012 4:12 pm
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Subject: Re: LR132 Bonhams 19 May
Hi David,

Yep these garages are indeed bigger than they look from the outside...perhaps ones in the vicinity were big enough to shelter a DB Lagonda Rapide Saloon safely for many years! I wonder how many other delightful low mileage cars lurk in similar circumstances?

Colin
 

Apr 29, 2012 6:08 pm
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Subject: Re: LR132 Bonhams 19 May
Going back to the car...

Looks like it has been well stored, with paint-work in what appears to be good condition.

The garages in South Ken, round the corner from when I worked at Imperial, were cavernous and well constructed. Which may mean for once that a car has come out of storage in good condition.

Will be interesting to see this "barn fresh" car and of course the bench mark price it makes at South Kensington.

I hadn't realised that there were any barns in South Ken...
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May 09, 2012 3:43 pm
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Subject: Re: LR132 Bonhams 19 May
I had a chat with Tim Schofield of Bonhams about this car.

He was very brief, he hadn't seen it, his assistant had, and comments as follows and he has upgraded description from barn find to "fair", if you know what the difference is, I don't !

1. Paint-work described as fair, basically requires a bare-metal respray.

2. No obvious damage seen to body work, but not checked for electrolytic corrosion etc, etc.

3. Under car not inspected for rust and rot, they didn't want to get dirty I was told! For sure, out-riggers, sills, floor-pans and maybe more or less will need doing ?

4. No access to engine, the engine pull release lever not opening bonnet, so catch jammed. Another example of this, seems a common problem.

5. The engine untested, and car not in use for 17 years.

6. Car with unconfirmed mileage of 67,000 miles

6. Interior was described as fair - looks ok in picture

Caveat Emptor of course, but a very rare car none the less and imho, the estimate will be quickly demolished. A great car and superb engine and fabulous shape, lovely!

Before I forget, and you all rush in to bid, please, please don't forget there will be a buyers premium on top of the hammer price. In my opinion, it is always best if possible, to buy your car privately, when the circus element is more under control and the number of bidders is reduced and price is more controllable.

A second car for Tim I would guess to join his brood...

Simon
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May 09, 2012 10:47 pm
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Subject: Re: LR132 Bonhams 19 May
Simon,

If I wanted another Rapide, I would buy a car in better condition than 126, 132 or 137. Smiling

T
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May 10, 2012 5:36 am
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Subject: Re: LR132 Bonhams 19 May
Tim,

Touche, and I hope no offence taken...

Trust your brood are tucked up nice and dry with this bad weather.

Will be interesting to see what this car makes, trust that you wil be going to the auction ?

Simon
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