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Francis
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I like your style! 
Yes it is a car that will get you emotional. In June of 07, when I brought my Lagonda to a mechanic for service and he ended up crashing my car backwards in a wall... I got very depressed. this also affected me in my live (outside my pation for cars). It really took a part of my life from me.
Two months afterwards my father passed away. He loved that car. He really enjoyed riding in it. I would have brought his ashes to his resting place in my Lagonda but I couldn't because of that asshole...The car was still in the shop being repaired.
I greeved by driving like a maniac to Florida to pick a parts car (Lagonda 13423 it I recall well) for 4 days non stop back and forth. less then a week after he passed away.
Car will get you emotional. Specially if you love them...
Francis
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Lagondanet
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Ross/Francis
I know exactly what you mean although my car is not at all pristine, and I am sure there are others on this forum who feel the same way about their cars. |
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Ollie
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Location: Milton Keynes
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You guys are so right. These wedges have a 'toxic' effect on us all. I only owned 13436 for a few months, about 10 years ago, and there hasn't been a day since when I haven't thought about getting another Lagonda, looked online or visited this site/forum. Not a day. Passion has turned to obsession a long time ago. But I am probably sane compared to some of you guys 
I take this opportunity to thank Roger for keeping this community going. It makes for truly heartwarming reading.
Regards to all. |
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Lagondanet
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Ollie
As you know your old car was converted to analogue. Shame!
I hope very much you will get another one and join us. |
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Ollie
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The worth thing about the conversion is that Newport Pagnell had just fixed the digital dash when I sold the car, and it was working perfectly!
I am bent of getting a S4 at some point... Then again, I have been saying that for a long time now. Patience, patience... |
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Lagondanet
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| Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2010 2:15 pm Post subject: |
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Ollie
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| Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2010 2:20 pm Post subject: |
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| RHD would be better, but i'd consider a LHD. My problem has more to do with the niggling thought that although I could afford to buy one... Can I really afford to run one ? (that is, keeping a decent condition as opposed to skimping on maintenance). I am well aware of the odd saying... If you have to ask 'how much', you probably cannot afford it. |
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Lagondanet
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Ollie
I'll have a look around & let you know (off forum) of any which might be available in the UK |
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Lagondanet
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| I have asked the auctioneer to let me know who bought it. |
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