1984 Aston Martin Lagonda Series III Saloon

5,340cc DOHC V8 Engine
Fuel Injection
305bhp at 5,500rpm
3-Speed TorqueFlite Automatic Transmission
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Power-Assisted Disc Brakes

*Futuristic technology and aesthetics
*One of only 75 Series 3 Lagondas built
*Delivered new to the United States
*Perfect mobile office for Mergers and Acquisitions

THE MOTORCAR OFFERED

This lovely Series 3 Lagonda is a fine example of the brilliance and entrepreneurial spirit of Aston Martin. It showcases a plethora of avant-grade features, not least of which is the distinctive futuristic flattened snout and rear end, rectangular headlamps with hood pop-ups, shortened central front grille and a fighter-jet configured console, controlling one of the first ever computer management and digital instrument systems.

One of the first of the Series 3 models to be produced, this car benefits from a fuel injection system, an upgrade on its Series 2 predecessors, which were carbureted. This car is vested in its original special order color combination of Cumberland Grey with a Fawn leather interior and beige Wilton wool carpeting edged in coordinating fawn and wood burl fascia. According to copies of the factory build records, it was completed in March of 1984 and bound for the United States.

Sparingly used throughout its life, it is recorded as having just under 9,300 miles in June of 1990, but barely managed to double that figure in the ensuing three plus decades. Acquired by the present owner in February of 2008, it was reported at the time to have recently had a full service by Aston specialists Autosport Designs of Huntington, New York. Since acquisition, the car has been on static display and will require recommissioning prior to active use. When sold, it was noted on the paperwork as having 22,865 original miles, but the under hood mechanical odometer currently reads 22,859 miles—likely indicating a clerical error of some sort given the fact the car has not been driven by the current owner.

Showing nicely today, this Lagonda Series 3 comes with many extras, including the original briefcase-style tool kit, owner's manual, a center console mounted period-correct mobile phone on which to phone your friends in St. Moritz, and a copy of the build sheet as well as the CARFAX. With only 645 Lagondas built from 1974 through 1990, of which a mere 75 were Series 3, this example is quite possibly unique in its condition and rarity.