Aston Martin V8 Vantage ‘Oscar India’ RHD 1979
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1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage ‘Oscar India’ in London (RHD)
Extensive history file with numerous invoices of works completed
Genuine factory built Vantage ‘Oscar India’
1 of just 44 examples of the V540 OI cars built between 1978 and March 1990
Original colour scheme of Storm Red with Parchment hide
Phenomenal driving experience
Harvey Bailey handling package
The Aston Martin V8 Vantage was announced on 18th February 1977. Revised camshafts, air-box, larger inlet valves and carburettors, new inlet manifolds and different plugs, claimed to provide an increase in power of 40% and 10% more torque. The same ZF manual gearbox as in the V8 Saloon was standard equipment. This was enough to give a top speed of about 170 mph and acceleration from 0-60 mph in 5.2 secs.
This iconic Aston Martin V8 Vantage for sale at DD Classics is finished beautifully in its original colour of Storm Red, as stated on the Aston Martin chassis records within its substantial history file. Inside, the Vantage is upholstered in a lovely Parchment hide, with Black with Black piped carpets and a Beige headlining.
With a 5,340cc V8 engine, the Aston Martin has ample power, providing a phenomenal driving experience that only a V8 Vantage can deliver. Our car is a 5-speed manual and is easily drivable in all situations.
Accompanying car is an extensive history file, which includes a vast array of invoices detailing works carried out throughout its life. With its lovely history, beautiful coachwork and powerful engine this is an example that would shine in any Aston Martin collection.
Now available for viewing at the DD Classics Dealership in London, please call 0208 878 3355 for more information.
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1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage ‘Oscar India’ RHD is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Surrey by DD Classics for Not priced.
Car Facts
Car type : Car Make : Aston Martin Model : V8 Model Version : Vantage ‘Oscar India’ RHD Engine size : 5.0 Model Year : 1979 Sub type : Van Location : Surrey
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About Aston Martin
Aston Martin, one of Britain's best known sports car manufacturer, was founded in 1913 by Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford. During its chequered financial history the company has had numerous owners taking over the company, Sir David Brown just to mention one.
Between the wars Bertelli was both technical director and designer of all new Aston Martins, thus known as "Bertelli cars". These included the 1½-litre "T-type", "International", "Le Mans", "MKII" its racing version, the "Ulster", and the 2-litre 15/98 and its race going derivative, the "Speed Model".
During the war years the company produced aircraft components.
In 1947, Aston was purchased and thus saved by Sir David Brown. The company also acquired Lagonda the same year for its 2.6-litre W. O. Bentley-designed engine. Both companies shared resources and workshops creating the iconic "DB" series of cars. In 1950, they presented the DB2, followed by the DB2/4 in 1953, the DB2/4 MkII in 1955, the DB Mark III in 1957.
DB4 with its strong Italian flavor and construction was introduced in 1958. The lightweight superleggera (tube-frame) body was designed by Carrozzeria Touring in Milan. Although the design and construction techniques were Italian, the DB4 was the first Aston to be built at the company's Newport Pagnell works in Buckinghamshire, England. The six-cylinder engines of these cars from 1954 up to 1965 were designed by Tadek Marek. Despite initial problems with cracking engine blocks DB4 was a success that really established the make together with its later derivates DB5, of James Bond Goldfinger fame, and more civilized DB6 Grand Tourer.
With the all new model DBS in the late 60's the company went to eight cylinder configuration when it was modified to Aston Martin v8 – a sort of Gentleman's muscle car.