A six-decades-old Aston Martin Lagonda Rapide is up for grabs in the UK with the leading bid of £35,250 (~43,000 USD) and still some time left before the auction closes. Aside from looking special, this Lagonda Rapide is said to be one out of only 48 surviving examples.
The original car was made in 1961–1964 on the same platform as the DB4, just stretched by 40 cm (15.6 inches) to give more legroom to the rear seat occupants. Its four-liter six-pot made 236 PS (233 hp / 174 kW) and ultimately went under the hood of the legendary DB5 model as well.
The sedan (see video) could attain a top speed of 200 km/h (124 mph) and cost £5,000, around 25% more than the coupe did. It was produced exclusively against custom orders, and different sources suggest that no more than 55 cars were assembled all in all.
This particular Lagonda Rapide was brought back to Great Britain from Middle East, where it resided in a private collection. The auction holder admits that there is no data whatsoever on its technical condition and that a restoration may be required in order to drive it. On the other hand, exterior photos suggest the car is rather well-preserved for its age.
