ASTON MARTIN Lagonda 1976-1986 Photos, engines & full specs

Facing financial troubles in the beginning of the '70s, Aston Martin introduced the Lagonda four-door model in 1974, but it wasn't until 1976 when the model had a significant success on the market.

In 1976, the wedge-shaped Lagonda shook the world with its unusual design. It had some inspiration from the Lamborghini Countach, and some from the Lancia Stratos. Aston Martin tried to revive the Lagonda brand and that is why the car didn't have any Aston Martin badges on it. On the hood, the steering-wheel, the fuel-caps and on the trunk there was only the Lagonda badge.

A long, flat hood on a narrow front end and a pair of pop-up headlights were a unique signature of the car. Another two lights were installed in the front bumper and the turn-signals. The car was also very wide, just to make it more faster on the corners. On the roof, there was an unusual placed sunroof. It was unusual because it was placed above the rear seats, unlike the usual systems that had it above the front seats.

Inside, there were four seats covered in leather. The entire interior was futuristic starting with the controls for the front power seats and continuing with a complete LED dashboard. The rear seats were cramped and the access to them was difficult. But still, the rear passengers had their own climate control unit.

Under the hood there was a 5.3-liter V8 engine with a four-cam carburetor. The standard transmission was a 5-speed manual and a 3-speed automatic was offered as an option.