1939 Lagonda V12 Rapide Drophead Coupe

The 1939 V-12 Rapide marked the culmination of Lagonda’s LG series. Only 22 short-chassis Rapides were made. Lightness was the key and for this reason there was very little space for rear passengers with a small side-ways seat sometimes fitted. Styling could almost be called voluptuous with large flowing wings, a streamlined tail and sweeping chrome side trim.

 

Performance lived up to the name with a top speed of 100 mph plus and swift acceleration to match. Naturally, a specification such as this was not cheap and the Rapide and its siblings were cars for the fortunate few.