Aston Martin V8 Volante RHD 1979
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1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante Auto (RHD) for sale in London
Documented history
Service book with 19 stamps
Just 4 owners from new including Roger Taylor of Queen
Presented in Buckingham Green with matching Mohair hood
The V8 Volante is a unique combination of sports car performance and handling, limousine luxury and the sort of open air motoring which has excited and thrilled customers for decades.
Described by former Aston Martin Chairman Victor Gauntlett as, ‘a stylish thoroughbred, beautifully built, luxurious, fast and immensely safe,’ the V8 was built in several variants, one of which was the more exclusive Volante convertible. 1978 saw the introduction of a much awaited Volante convertible, with a power operated fully lined hood.
Famous previous owners are always a bonus to any cars history and 15134 is no exception with the first entry in the registration document being Roger Taylor of Queen. In fact there have been just four owners in total – after Roger Taylor, the car was acquired by well known Aston Martin aficionado, Howard Masters, it was then the subject of a body restoration by Alan Smith Motors with re-trimming by Gary Wright, before the last owner bought the Volante in 2013. It is a reflection of the quality of that work that the car was placed third at the AMOC Concours at Blenheim in June 2000.
Throughout its life, it has been maintained and is presented today in outstanding condition in what many consider to be the ideal colour combination for the car. Buckingham Green coach-work with matching Mohair hood and Magnolia piped with Green seats, complemented with a lovely Green top-roll, gearbox facia tunnel and matching Green carpets, all remain in fabulous condition.
The V8 Volante for sale at DD Classics comes with a fully documented service history and a wonderful history file which includes numerous invoices, multiple expired MOTs and a service book with 19 stamps. This is an incredible opportunity to own an iconic and fastidiously maintained British Gentlemen’s muscle car with famous ownership history.
Tremendous power comes from a 5,340 cc V8 engine and its automatic gearbox provides smooth gear changes allowing for pleasurable, regular use.
Now available for viewing at the DD Classics Dealership in London, please call 0208 878 3355 for more information.
http://ddclassics.com/car-listing/aston-martin-v8-volante-rhd/
1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante RHD is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Surrey by DD Classics for £139950.
Car Facts
Car type : Car Make : Aston Martin Model : V8 Model Version : Volante RHD Engine size : 5.0 Model Year : 1979 Sub type : Sedan 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.