Jay Leno’s 1940 Lagonda V12

A car like this one went to the 1939 24 Hours of Le Mans and finished 3rd overall!

The 1940 Lagonda V12 is a unicorn of classic cars originally produced between 1938 and 1940, right before World War II started, so you know, they had to put the brakes on production…

A car like this one went to the 1939 24 Hours of Le Mans and finished 3rd overall! It’s like seeing your grandma running a marathon in a fur coat and pearls. Anyway, if you see someone driving a Lagonda V12, give them a wave. They’ve either got a lot of money, a lot of patience, or a lot of luck. Probably all three!

Aaron Turpen
An automotive enthusiast for most of his adult life, Aaron has worked in and around the industry in many ways. He is an accredited member of the Rocky Mountain Automotive Press (RMAP), the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA), the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA), and freelances as a writer and journalist around the Web and in print. You can find his portfolio at AaronOnAutos.com.