171 - 1983 LAGONDA

1983 LAGONDA French vehicle registration certificate Chassis No. SCFDL01800TL13273 • Sold as-is; must be picked up in the Ionne department • U.S. specifications • 36,000 miles on the odometer • Same owner since 1993 • Complete restoration required No Reserve Designed by William Towns, the Lagonda stands out for its angular silhouette and electronic instrumentation. Its 5.3-liter V8 and sedan-style interior exemplify Aston Martin’s unique approach to grand touring. This 1983 model, built to U.S. specifications, has 36,000 miles on the odometer and has been owned by the same owner since 1993. Following a mechanical failure, its engine was completely rebuilt at Aston Martin in 1996 at a cost of £28,000. Stored away after this work, the car has not been driven for nearly thirty years. It is offered as a complete restoration project, complete with its original equipment and French registration. The engine, transmission, suspension, electrical system, and onboard electronics will need to be overhauled and inspected before the car can be put back on the road. This Lagonda is ideal for an enthusiast or specialist looking to breathe new life into a British sedan whose silhouette and technical choices reflect the ambitions of its era.   1983 ASTON MARTIN LAGONDA French registration document Chassis no. SCFDL01800TL13273 • U.S. specification • Odometer reading: 36,000 miles • With the same owner since 1993 • Full restoration required Designed by William Towns, the Lagonda is distinguished by its angular profile and electronic instrumentation. Its 5.3-liter V8 and sedan cabin reflect Aston Martin’s distinctive approach to grand touring. This 1983 US-specification example has 36,000 miles on the odometer and has been with the same owner since 1993. Following a mechanical failure, its engine was fully rebuilt by Aston Martin in 1996 at a cost of £28,000. Laid up after that work, the car has not been driven on the road for nearly thirty years. It is offered as a comprehensive restoration project, complete with its model-specific equipment and French registration document. The engine, transmission, running gear, electrical system, and on-board electronics will require attention and inspection before the car can be driven again. This Lagonda will appeal to an enthusiast or specialist wishing to restore a British sedan whose design and engineering reflect the ambitions of its era.