A one-of-a-kind 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda Series 3 Shooting Brake is heading to Broad Arrow’s Zurich Auction this November, offering collectors a chance to acquire the only known example of its kind. The extensively modified Aston Martin is being offered with no reserve and carries a pre-auction estimate of $300,000 to $433,000.
A Rare Aston Martin Transformed Into a Bespoke Estate
Aston Martin vehicles often carry price tags around $200,000 even for standard entry-level models, but exclusivity can demand far greater investment. The owner of this 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda Series 3 took that pursuit of individuality a step further by commissioning a complete transformation of the rare sedan.
Only 645 Lagonda examples were manufactured during the 1980s. Rather than preserve the scarce vehicle in its original form, its owner hired Switzerland-based Roos Engineering to convert it into a bespoke estate.
The result is the world’s only known Lagonda Series 3 Shooting Brake. The ambitious conversion required four years of work, beginning in 1996 and concluding in 2000.
Aston Martin Supported the Extensive Conversion
The project required the luxury sedan to be completely stripped down, despite the vehicle being only nine years old when fabrication began. Aston Martin officially supported the project and assisted the Swiss builders by supplying original factory spare parts.
The mechanical components also received an extensive overhaul. The fuel-injected 305-horsepower V8 engine was completely disassembled and rebuilt, while the four-speed automatic transmission underwent significant upgrades.
Roos Engineering also modernized the engine management computer and rewired the electrical system. Custom rear shock absorbers were fabricated specifically to accommodate the additional mass created by the redesigned rear section.
A Completely Redesigned Rear End
The most dramatic part of the conversion was the transformation of the Lagonda’s body. The vehicle retained its factory wheelbase, avoiding the need for new homologation regulations, while receiving an entirely redesigned rear end finished in Antrim Blue paint.
Converting the traditional sedan body into an estate required additional engineering work, including custom parking lights. The builders also developed a safety exhaust system designed to prevent fumes from entering the Grey Connolly leather cabin when the tailgate is lifted.
One-of-a-Kind Lagonda Heads to Broad Arrow Auction
Custom vehicle conversions are not uncommon, but transforming an ultra-rare vintage Lagonda into a Shooting Brake stands apart, particularly as values for unmodified examples of the wedge-shaped model have been steadily climbing.
The unique Aston Martin Lagonda Shooting Brake will cross the block at Broad Arrow’s Zurich Auction in November with no reserve. Pre-auction estimates place its potential sale price between $300,000 and $433,000.
The seller will include a digital copy of the original Aston Martin build sheet along with all historic conversion invoices. The auction will determine how bidders value one of the most distinctive and polarizing Lagonda conversions ever created.
