Lagonda V12 (1937)Alden Jewell, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Lagonda V12

1937 — UK

Pre-War (before 1946)British
Engine4,480 cc
DrivetrainRWD

Lagonda V12

The Lagonda V12 was W.O. Bentley's masterpiece after leaving his eponymous company, featuring a sophisticated 60-degree V12 engine with twin overhead camshafts per bank. This technically advanced powerplant produced 180bhp and propelled the heavy luxury saloon to over 100mph with remarkable smoothness. Only 189 examples were built before WWII halted production, making it one of the rarest and most desirable pre-war British luxury cars.