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	Aston Martin Lagonda - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Aston Martin Lagonda was a luxury four-door saloon built by Aston Martin of Newport Pagnell, England, between 1976 and 1989.
		A number of "series" were produced during the lifetime of the model, including a facelift in the 1980s which attempted to round off the car's razor-like lines and removed the troublesome pop-up headlights which had proved unreliable.
		The Lagonda's striking design and opulent, club-like leather interior, together with its then state-of-the-art instrumentation, contrasted starkly with its decidedly "old world" 4-cam V-8 carburetted engine and Chrysler 3-speed "TorqueFlite" automatic transmission; the latter two combining to provide a dismal, often single-digit miles-per-gallon rating.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Aston_Martin_Lagonda (388 words)

	Lagonda - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Lagonda, the British car maker, was founded in 1906 in Staines, Middlesex by the American Wilbur Gunn.
		Between 1974 and 1976, seven Lagonda saloons were produced on the basis of the Aston Martin V8.
		In 1994, a handful of Lagonda 4 door saloons and shooting brakes were built on the basis of the Aston Martin Virage.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lagonda (928 words)

	CyberSnippets (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		By now the Lagonda was recognised as one of the foremost British luxury cars and attracted a number of coachbuilders in addition to the factory models styled by Frank Feeley.
		So Lagonda was sold for £52,000 and became a subsidiary of David Brown and Sons Ltd. The Lagonda factory was sold and the company moved into the Aston Martin works at Feltham.
		The Lagonda Rapide name was revived in 1961 for a large 4-door saloon fitted with the 3,995cc Aston Martin engine.
	www.motorsnippets.com /cars/lagonda/index.htm (2955 words)

	Concept car: 2006 Aston Martin Rapide
		The Aston Martin Rapide is a concept from the 2006 Detroit Motor Show.
		The Rapide revives an Aston Martin name from the 1960's used for the 4-door Lagonda.
		The Aston Martin Rapide concept, itself a 4 door executive saloon, is based on the still new(ish) Aston Martin DB9 and Vantage V8 versatile monoque platform.
	www.diseno-art.com /encyclopedia/concept_cars/aston_martin_rapide.html (141 words)

	Lagonda Rapide information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Lagonda's were built until 1965, till, in 1976 the distinguishably designed Aston Lagonda appeared.
		Under its coachwork, Lagonda Rapide’s technology is largely the same as the Aston Martin DB 5, and was the first to have the powerful 3995cc six-cylinder engine with 282 hp.
		The Lagonda Rapide is equipped with a special "De Dion" back axle construction and a double brake system with disc brakes all around.
	www.classicargarage.com /english/garages/amicale/carpages/car-03-info.htm (380 words)

	Carpages.ca - Aston to Show Stunning Rapide Four-Door Sedan at Detroit (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		The Aston Martin Rapide Concept, named after a 1960s Lagonda (Aston's defunct sedan marque), is definitely one of the latter.
		Lagonda used to be a brand of its own, prior to Aston's purchase.
		A new addition to the Rapide is a glass panoramic roof in place of traditional alloy, which features two electrochromic panels that provide variable levels of tint from clear to sun-blocking opaque.
	www.carpages.ca /go/autonews/01062006,aston_to_show_stunning_rapide_fourdoor_sedan_at_detroit.aspx (866 words)

	2006 Aston-Martin Rapide Concept
		Even if the Aston Martin Rapide never enters production, at least it can live in concept car retirement knowing it is the best-looking four-door sedan ever to grace this fine planet.
		The Rapide concept is powered by a 480-horsepower version of the DB9’s V12 and uses a stretched version of the same aluminum structure found in the DB9 and Vantage.
		The original 1961-64 Lagonda Rapide was based on the DB4, had an Edsel-like grille and sold a whopping 55 copies.
	www.apexgarage.com /articles/aston-martin/2006-aston-martin-rapide-concept.shtml (462 words)

	PH: RE: Aston shows new four-seat cruiser
		Just when you thought that Aston would be settling back and counting the pennies from pent-up demand from the DB9 and V8 Vantage, instead it's proved the versatility of the VH platform, and the speed with which it allows the Ford subsidiary to produce new models.
		We've had the Lagonda Rapide, the 'wedge' Aston Martin Lagonda, the Lagonda V8 (very rare 4-door version of the '70s AMV8), the Virage Lagonda and a concept car, the Lagonda Vignale.
		There were 7 Aston Martin Lagondas built in the mid-70's (1974-76) that were based on the AMV8, there were beautiful cars.
	www.pistonheads.com /gassing/topic.asp?f=70&h=0&t=232548 (1403 words)

	Ten Best Vintage Cars Of 2002 - Forbes.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		While the early history of this Lagonda is not known, in the past 20 years it has passed through the hands of several prominent collectors, with at least one recorded purchase price topping $1 million.
		The Rapide, along with 54 other extraordinary cars, was sold Saturday, Sept. 21, by RM Auctions, at the fourth annual New York Auto Salon held at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in Manhattan.
		Known simply as the Lagonda or the Lagonda V-8, it had impressive power (340 hp), but a controversial wedge shape that made it a "love it or hate it" sort of model.
	www.forbes.com /lifestyle/2002/12/23/cx_mf_1223feat_6.html (671 words)

	Cedar Classic Cars Ltd, Sales, Resoration, Invictas, Jaguars, Lagonda, British
		The Lagonda we are preparing for the Peking Paris rally has now had all the front suspension, brakes and steering dismantled and sent away for crack testing.
		A Lagonda LG 6 Rapide is in for an engine rebuild together with a Derby Bentley for general fettling.
		The much raced and campaigned Lagonda EPE 97 is now completed after a major refurbishment and the photograph shows Clive Doyle taking her away for an extended running in and shake down before the Mille Miglia.
	www.cedarclassiccars.com /page5.htm (6118 words)

	Lagonda Rapide car parts, & bits for Rapides & classic Lagondas in general
		This section of free ads at Classic Wheels is not just for Lagonda Rapide owners, but also anyone who is an enthusiast or interested in buying or selling items relating to these classic Lagondas, and wants to try the internet to further their search.
		This page is targeted at ads for the Rapide in particular, if this isn't exactly what you are interested in, click the left hand border to view the full list of Lagondas and other classic motors (there are over 2,000 to choose from!).
		Many owners of classic Lagonda cars collect old books, brochures, toys and literature (manuals, handbooks etc) for their pride and joy, so simply choose the ad category that best fits.
	www.classic-wheels.co.uk /classic_car_adv/old-lagonda-rapide.htm (812 words)

	AudiWorld Forums: More to Aston-Martin Rapide - and very distant connection to Audi!!!
		The idea for the Rapid was originally concieved by Hendrik Fisker when he still worked for Aston-Martin, the realisation of the idea was then taken on by Marek Reichmann.
		The Rapide is based on the flexible VH platform which is designed to be varied in width and length.
		My grandfarther served his apprenticeship with Lagonda, here is one of the models from the time when he worked for the company taken at a meeting of Lagonda cars in Staines in 1995.
	forums.audiworld.com /a8d3/msgs/28428.phtml (543 words)

	INDIACAR.NET - Bringing you the latest auto news
		But none of those four-door Astons — not the quirky Lagonda "star destroyer" of the mid-'70s, not the funky Lagonda Rapide of the early '60s — had quite the heart-stopping sex appeal of the new Rapide concept unveiled here at the North American International Auto Show.
		Aston has adapted the flexible VH platform from the DB9 for the four-passenger Rapide, which is nearly a foot longer and 300 pounds heavier than its two-door sibling.
		Designed under the direction of Marek Reichman, the Rapide's signature styling feature is the so-called "swan wing" doors that swing upward and out to permit easier access to the car.
	www.indiacar.net /news/n20895.htm (260 words)

	Aston Martin Picture Gallery - Aston Martin Rapide
		The Rapide has come about because of the flexibility of the Aston Martin VH architecture.
		The VH platform is made up of extruded aluminium, it is both light and strong but has a very neat trick as it can be modified in both length and width.
		The Rapide is the first concept ever produced in-house within the new Gaydon facility.
	www.astonmartins.com /gaydon_vh/rapide.htm (886 words)

	Car News \| MSN Cars UK - Revealed: 4-door Aston Martin Lagonda! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Lagonda, which is now part of the Aston Martin company, unveiled the Rapide model in 1961 but just 55 vehicles were made.
		Aston Martin has not confirmed if the Rapide will be made, but there is speculation that production could start by 2008 with the car costing about £160,000.
		Should the company decide to put the Rapide into production, one of its rivals would be the 4-door Porsche Panamera which is due to be available in 2009.
	cars.uk.msn.com /news/car_news_article.aspx?cp-documentid=474713 (260 words)

	An Aston Martin for the family man - Drive.com.au
		Closely related to the DB9, both in looks and mechanical make-up, the primary appeal of the Rapide is its full-sized rear doors, four-seat interior layout and generously sized boot.
		Crucial among the priorities laid out by Bez during the initial development phase was the Rapide's styling.
		Despite the four-door design and a clear emphasis on accessibility to the rear quarters, Aston Martin is quick to suggest the Rapide will live up buyers expectations as a sports car.
	www.drive.com.au /Editorial/ArticleDetail.aspx?articleID=10857 (275 words)

	Motoring - Dream machine: We drive Aston Martin's concept Rapide
		About 60 percent of the Rapide's parts are common to the DB9, including the V12 engine and six-speed ZF automatic gearbox, and most of the front as far as the windscreen.
		It is interesting to see the Rapide in the open air instead of under motor-show spotlights; the curves are consistently lit, the future-retro-future shape flows from light to dark.
		The first Lagonda Rapide was a fine pre-war sports car but a decade or so after tractor magnate David Brown acquired both Aston and Lagonda to create Aston Martin Lagonda the company resurrected the Rapide name for a new four-door saloon powered by Aston's four-litre straight-six.
	www.motoring.co.za /index.php?fArticleId=3218338&fSectionId=751&fSetId=381 (1871 words)

	bilnorge.no
		Syklene slo såpass godt an at Lagonda fikk representere Storbritannia i de internasjonale mc-cupene i 1903 og 1904.
		Lagonda gjenopptok bilproduksjonen i 1919 med en oppgradering av førkrigsmodellen og bygde 270 til av den.
		De første tegnene på at Lagonda ikke var helt glemt, var at David Brown i 1971 fikk bygget en forlenget Aston Martin DBS til sitt private bruk — og fikk utstyrt bilen med Lagonda-logoer.
	www.bilinfo.no /vis_artikkel.php3?aid=20254&tid=8 (2891 words)

	Exclusive Reveal: Aston Martin Rapide - AutoWeek (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Rapide is closely related to the DB9 in looks and mechanical makeup, with its real value lying in its full-size rear doors, four-seat layout and generous trunk.
		At 196.8 inches in overall length, the Rapide is 11.8 inches longer than the DB9, but at 4277 pounds, it is only 308 pounds heavier than the car upon which it is based.
		Rapide was created in only six months from exploratory sketches completed last June, just prior to Porsche’s announcement it had given the green light to building the four-door Panamera.
	www.autoweek.com /apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060104/FREE/60103013/1057 (933 words)

	All Info About Automobiles (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		The Lagonda Rapide name has had a long, illustrious history at Aston Martin.
		The last series-produced Lagonda sedan went out of production 16 years ago, and another Lagonda Sedan was produced made-to-order for the Sultan of Brunei in 1994.
		The '94 Lagonda was in the same spirit as this concept, as it was just a stretched Virage with 2 extra doors.
	automobiles.allinfoabout.com /news/06detroitcars1.html (2762 words)

	rapide chef - reviews by users & cheap shop prices (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Long popular in the USA with fire fighters, multiple sclerosis sufferers, athletes, welders, foundry workers, chefs and anyone else who wears protective clothing or needs to cool down.
		You may also like to view rapide chef at Ebay.
		We were unable to find any items currently listed on eBay UK for the term 'rapide chef' at this time.
	www.comparestoreprices.co.uk /compare-prices/rapide-chef (302 words)

	eBay: lagonda, Auto-Ersatz- -Reparaturteile, Zeitschriften, Automobilia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Auto Bild 88/03 Aston Martin Lagonda 310 PS Fahrbericht
		Aston Martin (DB 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 Lagonda) - Buch - NEU!
		Aston Martin Lagonda Anstecknadel 80er Jahre - selten!
	auktionen.bearsmail.com /suche-lagonda_1200512.html (259 words)

	Lagonda (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Vůz Lagonda 4.5 Litre vyhrál v roce 1935 závod 24 hodin Le Mans.
		Výroba vozů se značkou Lagonda byla ukončena v roce 1964, posledním modelem byla Lagonda Rapide.
		Označení Lagonda se objevilo ještě na luxusním sedanu Aston Martin Lagonda v roce 1976.
	auta5p.car.cz /katalog/lagonda/lagonda.htm (78 words)

	4Car Feature - Doomed luxury cruisers - from Channel 4 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		The post-war history of Lagonda is not a happy one.
		Conceived by a team that didn't want to design it and put together by a workforce that had no time to build it, the Lagonda Rapide was launched onto a market that didn't want to buy it.
		Pushed through by company boss David Brown, the 130 mph Rapide was certainly fast, but what it gained in speed over its upper-crust contemporaries, it lost in elegance: its horseshoe Edsel-like grille didn't do justice to the car's otherwise well-balanced profile.
	www.channel4.com /4car/feature/topten/doomed-luxo-cruisers/doomed-luxo-cruisers-5.html (260 words)

	British Motoring (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		He learned early on that to successfully trade in these cars required certain disciplines, like knowing everything there is to know about the vehicles you are interested in—including where they are at all times, who owns them, and how to get in touch with the current owners.
		One of the prettiest and most rare cars in George’s collection is his 1937 LG45 Lagonda Rapide.
		Lagonda was actually founded by American Wilbur Gunn in 1899.
	www.britishmotoring.net /bm0502/G_Chilberg/G_Chilberg.html (2342 words)

	1963 Aston Martin Lagonda Rapide Saloon - Practical Classics (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Lagonda Rapide chassis number ‘LR/138/R’ was delivered new to A J Gordon (Aveley) Ltd on 5th December 1963 and comes with a most detailed summary of its ownership, servicing, maintenance and concours history.
		In October 1968 at 54,374 miles it was road tested by Aston Martin, possibly for next owner Dr Kibbler, a resident of Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, and in 1972 was repainted with minor body work refurbishment.
		A highly original, concours-winning Lagonda Rapide presented in very good condition, ‘98 GXR’ is offered with AM build sheet, current road fund licence/MoT and Swansea V5.
	www.practicalclassics.co.uk /auctionlot/by-id/4095811 (458 words)

	eBay - Lagon, Diecast, Toy Vehicles, Advertising items on eBay.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Lagonda 4 half Litre and V12 In Detail 1933-40
		Lagonda Heritage - M45 LG45 Rapier V12 Marque book.
		The 4.5-Litre Lagonda - Profile #29 M45 LG45 LG6
	search.ebay.com /Lagon_W0QQflocZ1QQfltZ9QQfromZR10QQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQsaslcZ2QQsatitleZLagonQ2aQQsbrexpZWD2SQQsbrhrlinkZintl (361 words)

	New York Auto Salon auctions off some rare delights
		One-of-a-kind 1939 Lagonda Rapide V-12 Tulipwood two-place tourer with wooden boattail body was one of the biggest sales of the day, changing hands for $220,000.
		Lagonda was started during the reign of Queen Victoria by an American, Wilbur Gunn.
		Lagonda was merged into Aston Martin in 1947.
	info.detnews.com /joyrides/story/index.cfm?id=365 (826 words)

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