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In September 1936, Lagonda anounced the LG45 Rapide as the fastest car in the world. It used the engineering found on the LG45R race cars, but with pleasant and stylish touring body that became the quintessential Britsh prewar car. .

Frank Feeley was responsible for styling this Tourer which featured four seats, huge front fenders, cutaway doors and stylish external chrome exhausts.

Like the competition cars, the Rapide used a high-compression engine and better gearing for increased top speed. In 1937 'The Motor' achieved 108 mph proving it as a genuine 100 mph car.

Only 25 of the special LG45 were produced and this small series represents probably the most desirable model made by Lagonda in the prewar period.