Aston Martin

Specification

MAKE Aston Martin

MODEL V8 Vantage Volante V580 X

COLOUR Suffolk Red

YEAR 1988 / E

DESCRIPTION

Registered on the 1st of January 1988, this UK-supplied Aston Martin V8 Vantage Volante is presented in the timeless and highly desirable colour combination of Suffolk Red over Magnolia hide, beautifully complemented by red piping and a black mohair hood. Offered today with just six keepers from new, chassis number SCFCV81VXJTR15642 (registration E525 FPK) represents an increasingly rare opportunity to acquire one of Aston Martin’s most charismatic open-top grand tourers of the late 1980s.

Supplied new to the UK market, the accompanying build record confirms that the car retains its original factory colour scheme, a particularly important attribute for collectors. While the original Fawn hood has been replaced at some stage with a more contemporary black mohair item, the overall presentation remains highly sympathetic to the car’s period character and aesthetic.

The history file is both extensive and reassuring, documenting a life of considered ownership and maintenance. Of particular note is a substantial programme of works undertaken by Aston Martin Works in 2016, totalling approximately £81,000. These works included attention to the chassis mountings and repairs to the front structure, as detailed within the comprehensive invoice held on file. Further supporting documentation includes invoices from Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd and a number of well-regarded marque specialists, evidencing consistent care over the years.

Mechanically, the car has evolved in period, with the original manual gearbox having been replaced with an automatic transmission during 2006/07, as noted in historical sales records from respected dealer Pugsley and Lewis. This conversion lends the car a more relaxed grand touring character, entirely in keeping with the Volante’s intended use.

Most recently, the car has been inspected by Oselli Engineering, further underlining its readiness for sale and continued enjoyment.

 

 

 

A highly usable and beautifully specified example, this V8 Vantage Volante represents a rare chance to acquire an iconic Aston Martin model, offered in its original colour combination, with a substantial history file and significant recent investment.

TOTAL NUMBER OF OWNERS 6

TRANSMISSION Automatic

ENGINE CAPACITY 5340

PRICE £239,850