1989 Aston Martin Lagonda Series IV
13 years after its debut, the Lagonda was still in production, a testament to its advanced design and individual character. The Series IV received a major styling upgrade that removed the pop-up headlights in favor of six front units. It was among the most expensive cars in the world which ensured that very few examples were ever assembled.
In Detail
| type | Series Production Car |
| released at | 1987 Geneva Motor SHow |
| built at | England |
| engine | V8 |
| position | Front, Longitudinal |
| block material | Aluminum Alloy |
| fuel feed | Weber-Marelli Fuel Injection |
| displacement | 5340 cc / 325.87 in³ |
| power | 215.5 kw / 289 bhp @ 5000 rpm |
| specific output | 54.12 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | 140.02 bhp per tonne |
| torque | 435.2 nm / 321 ft lbs @ 3000 rpm |
| front tires | 255/60VR Avon CR27 |
| rear tires | 255/60VR Avon CR27 |
| front brakes | Discs |
| rear brakes | Discs |
| f suspension | Independent |
| r suspension | Independent |
| curb weight | 2064 kg / 4547 lbs |
| transmission | 3-Speed TorqueFlite Automatic |
Auction Sales History
The Series 2 Lagonda that we are exhibiting is an exceptional car. In fact, the car’s service manual tells us that this Lagonda was delivered new to Gustave Bongo via Franco Britannic Automobiles to Paris on 19 June 1985. Gustave Bongo was the brother of Omar Bongo, who lived in France, and the cars used by President Omar Bongo in France were registered in his name. A letter from the Aston Martin factory tells us that the car was originally built for left-hand drive to meet French specifications.
Auction Source: 2011 Salon Rétromobile Aucion by Artcurial
