Lagonda DBS The Lagonda Rapide failed to find an audience, and its production run ended in 1964, but David Brown wasn’t done yet. The release of the DBS in 1967 provided an opportunity to try again, this time with a more modern product. In 1969, the MP 230/1 prototype featured a chassis extended by more than 30 cm, four doors, softer suspension, and, of course, Lagonda badges. In 1972, David Brown sold Aston Martin Lagonda to Company Developments, which would soon face the oil crisis and the challenge of selling cars. The Lagonda DBS was not a priority and remained a one-off.