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Subject: Re: Lagonda V12 Saloon on eBay

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Does seem to be a great opportunity for someone to buy a V12 in un-messed about condition. Can we but hope it doesn't re-appear as a LM rep.
The engine is very much a Sanction 2 one; perhaps unlikely therefore the original December 1938 factory fitment. First time I've seen what the breather pipes from the valve covers to the air silencer look like. Interesting also to see the ignition coils on the battery side of the bulkhead, with the king leads passing through grommets.
Laurence

Subject: Re: Lagonda V12 Saloon on eBay

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Mundane bodywork that is heavy looking compared to my Derbys

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Subject: Re: Lagonda V12 Saloon on eBay

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Agreed Derby Bentleys often have bodies of lighter appearance, but this V12 is "mundane"? Presumably you find modern RRs & Bentleys attractive!

Subject: Re: Lagonda V12 Saloon on eBay

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Not really. The newer bodies with exceptions (The superb Brooklands ) are not to my particular taste. I own several Derbys and a V12 coachbuilt saloon and the previous comment in regard to Derbys I felt was incorrect as there are many superlative Derbys as there are Lagondas

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Subject: Re: Lagonda V12 Saloon on eBay

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you misinterpreted my comment. I was referring to the second place status of Derbys a relegated by the brass at Rolls, not the aesthetic qualities.Many are very attractive but that said IN MY OPINION there was never a derby or Rolls from the thirties that is as beautiful as an M45.
Remember that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Post some pictures of your treasures .
If I had the money I would buy that v12.

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Subject: Re: Lagonda V12 Saloon on eBay

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Here is a Derby I bought from a chap in Canada. The Bentley MK V Corniche was going to be the flagship car but WW2 broke out



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The original Bentley MK V Corniche currently being recreated by the RRHT in Derby

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Subject: Re: Lagonda V12 Saloon on eBay

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From Canada! How interesting. Any Canadian history? Beautiful car, love the colour too. Not too sure about that strange looking job though. For that kind of dough I would rather have a Bugatti or Voisin, something French.

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Subject: Re: Lagonda V12 Saloon on eBay

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Yes was in Vancouver since the early seventies. The colour is the same as the original colour, which is Corniche maroon and the recreation of the Corniche ( Designed by Georges Paulin in 1938/39 ) is the same maroon and silver as the original car. Your right the look isnt to everyones taste but the inovations incorporated in the engineering were carried forward in principal to the postwar rationalised range of cars leading uo to the fabulous continental R.

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Subject: Re: Lagonda V12 Saloon on eBay

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I attended the Brough rally in 2008 and we rode our Broughs through south Wales to visit a lovely lady with a collection of Brough automobiles and a Continental R which attracted a lot of attention. I then bumped into by chance at Hershey 2 months on the previous owner who spoke very highly of it.

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