Lagonda Rapiers

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We are just starting to think about our next visit to Europe with the Rapier (2014) and in the process of reviewing past trips I came across what must be one of my favourite photographs of the car. This one taken in 2004 during a lunch stop in the Swiss town of Wessen, the alps towering above the town. Marvellous motoring! 

The decal on the centre bottom of the windshield is the pass from the "Drivers Parade" at the LeMans 24 Hour for that year. You only get one of those by being there and being invited to take part in the "Parade".

Bj.

12-24-2013

A little while since I posted here, it seems that most if not all the USA based Lagonda Rapier owners are like their cars, safely tucked in and sound asleep. Hope that Santa can still find you.

Ho Ho Ho Merry Christmas to all.

Not too shabby after 35 years constant road use?

Still the *Best Light Car in the World.

Bj

* Not my claim but the Chairman of the Lagonda Co in July 1934.

12-27-2013

Hi Mike 

CLB is alive and well in the hands of a Rapier Register member in Somerset. If you send me an e-mail I can give you their contact details. I will take the liberty, if you have no objection, of forwarding your photograph and details to the Register Archivist. The "Register' confirms that it was indeed the 1936 Autocar Road-test car.

Bj.

In my other life I am the Australian Secretary of the Rapier Register (and a life member for my sins.)

Hi Mike

Ann P would be interested if you have any other Rapier photographs for the Register Albums.

BPK is alive and well and is now back in the UK after its long holiday in the USA.

As I have stated elsewhere, considering the very small numbers produced, (less than 400) the Lagonda Rapier probably has one of the best survival rates of any car produced in the last 100 years.

Bj.