From a certain perspective, it is logical to discover an abandoned 1985 Lagonda in the same location affluent individuals once stored their private aircraft collections. From its earliest stages of development, the Aston Martin Lagonda was created to be the utmost high-end luxury vehicle for those seeking something more unconventional and fascinating than a Jaguar, a Bentley, or a Rolls-Royce of some sort. If achieving this objective alone was sufficient to be considered successful for the brand, the Lagonda excelled tremendously.
However, this alone does not guarantee a thriving luxury car brand. It would take an additional 25 years after 1990 before Aston Martin resurrected the Lagonda brand for the Taraf in 2015. Nevertheless, stumbling upon this long-forgotten Lagonda here in this hangar situated an hour south of Portland in Independence, Oregon provides us with an opportunity to appreciate Aston Martin’s endeavors to differentiate themselves from every other luxury car produced during this era.
From the mustache-adjacent front grille to the overall square and brick-like outline permeating every single inch of this Lagonda’s structure, one can discern that the engineers responsible for this vehicle desired to capture people’s attention wherever it may traverse. After examining some of the other designs crafted by the Lagonda’s chief engineer William Towns throughout his career, it becomes evident that peculiar boxy shapes were his signature style. Towns also contributed to the bodywork of the timeless classic late 60s Aston Martin DBS, a vehicle that possesses anything but a boxy appearance.
From the original red paint applied at the factory to the authentic gray leather interior, complete with all the 80s electronic sounds and digital displays one could desire, this vintage British luxury car has now become a permanent member of the esteemed classic car club. This is why it is exceptionally rare to witness one emerge not only in the United States but also to be part of an online auction that regular individuals might be able to afford.
At the most recent count, with just over a day remaining in the auction, the current bid for this Lagonda stands at a mere $17,400.00, with a total of 44 bids placed thus far. Considering that these vehicles can fetch prices in the high 50, 60, and even $70,000 range when in impeccable condition, this is truly a remarkable deal, even if the price experiences a slight increase in the next 24 hours.
According to the Source autoevolution.com