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The 1935 Lagonda M35 Rapide open tourer is a charismatic British pre-war sports car that embodies the sophistication and performance of Lagonda between the World Wars. Conceived in 1934 and offered only briefly through 1935, the M35 Rapide was a short-chassis, high-performance variant of Lagonda’s large-car range, combining elegant coachwork with a potent straight-six engine. Only about 65–81 examples of the 3.5-litre model were built, making surviving tourer versions prized by collectors today.

At its heart, the M35 Rapide featured a 3,619 cc inline six-cylinder engine with overhead valves and twin SU carburettors, producing roughly 100-110 bhp. The engine was mounted in a shortened Rapide chassis. The tourer body offered four-seat open motoring with classic pre-war lines and the sort of craftsmanship expected from a high-end British marque.

Performance was respectable for its era: the M35R could approach 145 km/h (about 90 mph) in favourable conditions, giving it genuine sporting ability on open roads. Contemporary road tests praised its suitability for “fast and lengthy journeys,” noting spirited acceleration and confident cruising manners — attributes that set it apart from many luxury tourers of the period.

This particular Lagonda M35 Rapide Open Tourer Special started its life as an M35 Rapide Saloon, first registered on the 14th of September 1935. Up until 1983 the Lagonda had just three owners in the UK.

In 1983 the car was sold to British Columbia, Canada and then in 2002 the Lagonda was purchased by a well-respected authority on vintage cars in Denmark and a restoration was begun. The original saloon body was beyond repair, and it was decided to rebuild the Lagonda as an M35 Rapide Open Tourer Special.

G.P. Panelcraft in the UK fabricated the body and the engine was completely rebuilt by specialist David Wall, also in the UK. Furthermore an Alvis gearbox was fitted, a very common upgrade, as the original Lagonda gearbox is notoriously difficult to operate.

In 2018 the project changed hands and final assembly including new leather upholstery was carried out. The Lagonda was painted in an attractive, very dark green, that appears almost black depending on the light. All costs of final assembly are carefully noted and amount to almost €50.000. This excludes the engine rebuild, fabrication of the body in the UK and all previous work.

In 2020 the Lagonda was finally finished and registered for the road. It has been in the hands of a very caring owner since 2018, unfortunately now deceased. The owner used it for summer journeys and vintage rallies, and the Lagonda has always behaved impeccably.

The Lagonda has been sitting for the last six months and will need a light recommission to get it running again. Videos of the Lagonda driving on the road, can be forwarded at request.

Registered with Danish (EU) registration documents as a 1935 Lagonda 3 ½ Litre.

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Données du véhicule

Marque: Lagonda
Série de modèles: M 35
Modèle: M 35 Rapide T9
Date immatriculation: Non fourni
Année: 1935
Kilométrage (compteur): 58 776 mi
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Type de carrosserie: Cabriolet (Routière)
Puissance (kW/CV): 118/160
Cylindrée (cm³): 3619
Cylindres: 6
Portes: 2
Volant: Droite
Boîte de vitesse: Boîte manuelle
Vitesses: 4
Traction: Arrière
Frein avant: À tambour
Frein arrière: À tambour
Carburant: Essence

1935 | Lagonda M 35 Rapide T9

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