The Lagonda V12 Rapide Drophead is an absolute show stopper at Salon Prive
20 Jul 2022|679 views
The U.K. is home to some of the greatest classic sports cars ever, with icons such as the Jaguar E-Type and Aston Martin DB5 giving the nation the status as the cradle of cars made with exquisite craftsmanship.
Not many cars can shine in the company of such rarefied automobiles.
One of 17 made with a top speed of over 175km/h However, one does certainly stand out. Enter the 1939 Lagonda V12 Rapide Drophead, one of just 17 W.O Bentley designed cars fitted with the uprated 'Sanction IV' which was basically a Le Mans winning race engine.
The 'Sanction IV' V12 produced a total of 180bhp, astonishing for the time. It was also a lightweight compared to similar V12s of the period, such as Rolls-Royce's 7.3-litre Phantom III engine which produced less power.
W.O Bentley's objective for the V12 was not only to build an unparalleled engine, but one that possessed exceptional refinement and effortlessness. He also set an engineering goal of having the car being able to accelerate from standstill to over 175km/h in top gear.
The car also featured advanced for the 1930s, independent suspension at the front using torsion bars with hydraulic dampers and a live axle with semi-elliptical leaf springs at the rear. Despite being 89 years old, the Lagonda is in impeccable condition, with Velvet Green paintwork, and an interior trimmed in tan leather.
If you happen to be in the U.K., do drop by the 2022 Salon Prive at Blenheim Palace to view the engineering marvel that is the Lagonda V12 Rapide Drophead.
Not many cars can shine in the company of such rarefied automobiles.
The 'Sanction IV' V12 produced a total of 180bhp, astonishing for the time. It was also a lightweight compared to similar V12s of the period, such as Rolls-Royce's 7.3-litre Phantom III engine which produced less power.
W.O Bentley's objective for the V12 was not only to build an unparalleled engine, but one that possessed exceptional refinement and effortlessness. He also set an engineering goal of having the car being able to accelerate from standstill to over 175km/h in top gear.
The car also featured advanced for the 1930s, independent suspension at the front using torsion bars with hydraulic dampers and a live axle with semi-elliptical leaf springs at the rear. Despite being 89 years old, the Lagonda is in impeccable condition, with Velvet Green paintwork, and an interior trimmed in tan leather.
If you happen to be in the U.K., do drop by the 2022 Salon Prive at Blenheim Palace to view the engineering marvel that is the Lagonda V12 Rapide Drophead.
The U.K. is home to some of the greatest classic sports cars ever, with icons such as the Jaguar E-Type and Aston Martin DB5 giving the nation the status as the cradle of cars made with exquisite craftsmanship.
Not many cars can shine in the company of such rarefied automobiles.
One of 17 made with a top speed of over 175km/h However, one does certainly stand out. Enter the 1939 Lagonda V12 Rapide Drophead, one of just 17 W.O Bentley designed cars fitted with the uprated 'Sanction IV' which was basically a Le Mans winning race engine.
The 'Sanction IV' V12 produced a total of 180bhp, astonishing for the time. It was also a lightweight compared to similar V12s of the period, such as Rolls-Royce's 7.3-litre Phantom III engine which produced less power.
W.O Bentley's objective for the V12 was not only to build an unparalleled engine, but one that possessed exceptional refinement and effortlessness. He also set an engineering goal of having the car being able to accelerate from standstill to over 175km/h in top gear.
The car also featured advanced for the 1930s, independent suspension at the front using torsion bars with hydraulic dampers and a live axle with semi-elliptical leaf springs at the rear. Despite being 89 years old, the Lagonda is in impeccable condition, with Velvet Green paintwork, and an interior trimmed in tan leather.
If you happen to be in the U.K., do drop by the 2022 Salon Prive at Blenheim Palace to view the engineering marvel that is the Lagonda V12 Rapide Drophead.
Not many cars can shine in the company of such rarefied automobiles.
The 'Sanction IV' V12 produced a total of 180bhp, astonishing for the time. It was also a lightweight compared to similar V12s of the period, such as Rolls-Royce's 7.3-litre Phantom III engine which produced less power.
W.O Bentley's objective for the V12 was not only to build an unparalleled engine, but one that possessed exceptional refinement and effortlessness. He also set an engineering goal of having the car being able to accelerate from standstill to over 175km/h in top gear.
The car also featured advanced for the 1930s, independent suspension at the front using torsion bars with hydraulic dampers and a live axle with semi-elliptical leaf springs at the rear. Despite being 89 years old, the Lagonda is in impeccable condition, with Velvet Green paintwork, and an interior trimmed in tan leather.
If you happen to be in the U.K., do drop by the 2022 Salon Prive at Blenheim Palace to view the engineering marvel that is the Lagonda V12 Rapide Drophead.
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