If you love classic cars, do not miss the 1935 Lagonda M45 Rapide at this year’s Speed Festival. This car perfectly combines elegance and performance and deserves every motoring enthusiast’s attention.
The story of Lagonda
Lagonda is an English carmaker founded in 1906 by the American Wilbur Gunn. The company quickly became famous for racing and luxury cars. In 1935, Lagonda won the famous 24-hour race at Le Mans, earning considerable acclaim. After the Second World War, Lagonda encountered financial difficulties and was sold to David Brown, owner of Aston Martin. Access to Aston Martin engines helped it survive difficult times.
Elegant lines and luxurious details make this car a true work of art.
Lagonda M45 Rapide: technical and aesthetic perfection
The M45 Rapide was introduced in 1935 and immediately attracted attention with its design and performance. It has a 4.5-litre inline six-cylinder engine producing more than 120 horsepower. Derived from Lagonda racing engines, it provides excellent reliability and dynamic performance.
The Lagonda M45 Rapide’s bodywork was designed with aerodynamics and elegance in mind. Elegant lines and luxurious details make this car a true work of art. The interior features high-quality materials that provide comfort and luxury for the driver and passengers.
From France to Česká Lípa
The Lagonda M45 Rapide will take part in Picnic Race. Its participation depends only on the car arriving in time under its own power from France, where it is taking part in The Via Gallica rally, itself 1350 km long, after which it has 5 days to cover another 1600 km to Česká Lípa. This journey is a challenge in its own right and a testament to this classic car’s reliability and durability.
This year’s Speed Festival is therefore a wonderful opportunity to see this exceptional car in person. The 1935 Lagonda is a beautiful automobile combining aesthetics and engineering in a way that still appeals today. Both beautiful and technically advanced, it is a fascinating piece of automotive history. It will be one of the festival’s attractions that is well worth seeing. Come and see this iconic car and enjoy the atmosphere of meeting legends of the automotive world.
