Aston Martin Lagonda Taraf Takes a Bow at Pebble Beach
The Aston Martin Lagonda Taraf is a “super saloon” that was initially only offered in extremely limited numbers in the Middle East. Believe it or not, the car was so exclusive, you could only purchase one by invitation.
Since then, the folks at Aston Martin have expanded its market availability, if only just. Customers in certain Continental European countries, the United Kingdom and South Africa can buy one, though production is limited to just 200 bespoke models.
This car is an homage to the ultra-exclusive Lagonda four-door that debuted in the mid 1970s. Production ran until 1989 and just 645 chassis were built. Each car took 2,200 man hours to complete.
At the time of its introduction, the original was quite controversial. People were divided on its styling, plus it was loaded with all kinds of cutting-edge electronics, like computerized controls and a digital instrument cluster, things that, in polite terms, were less than robust.
The Lagonda Taraf is hand-built at the company’s facility in Gaydon, Warwickshire, a dedicated plant that was also home to the One-77 supercar.
And that level of craftsmanship and attention to detail are immediately obvious inside. The car’s interior is a sight to behold, with sumptuous leather on just about every surface and a spacious back seat.
Like other Aston Martins, this mean machine is powered by a gutsy 6.0-liter V12 engine that puts out 540 hp. Pricing is confidential, but rumor has it they sticker for anywhere between $750,000 and $1 million.
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Born and raised in metro Detroit, Craig was steeped in mechanics from childhood. He feels as much at home with a wrench or welding gun in his hand as he does behind the wheel or in front of a camera. Putting his Bachelor's Degree in Journalism to good use, he's always pumping out videos, reviews, and features for AutoGuide.com. When the workday is over, he can be found out driving his fully restored 1936 Ford V8 sedan. Craig has covered the automotive industry full time for more than 10 years and is a member of the Automotive Press Association (APA) and Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA).
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