Aston Martin V8 Saloon Oscar India 1980
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Aston Martin V8 Saloon Oscar India 1980 for sale
The brand Aston Martin is almost synonymous with James bond and particularly the classic models in the 70ies and 80ies. Aston Martin V8 is a true Grand Touring car, something that is luxurious and fast, but still comfortable enough to for a long stretch when you need to.
Exterior: In its original colour âold pewterâ that looks sharp to the beige interior. And still makes a nice contrast to all the chrome details on the Aston. This car has a very nice paintwork with just few small reminders that it has been worn for the last 20 years or so. All exterior lights are perfect as well as chrome and glass. You can tell this is a car that has never been taken in to a million pieces and put back together again. Everything is today in the same place as it was when it left the factory back in 1980 and for this reason everything closes very nice, and the gaps are perfect.
Interior: If you just like me love to open the door on a classic car and feel that smell of classic Connolly leather and padded Wilton carpets. The kind of smell that comes out all the more exclusive British automobile brands from this time period. Then this is the perfect car for you. I think it is rare to find a 40 year old Aston Martin that is so intact and original as this one inside. Yes, there is some very small cracks in the lacquer on the wood panels and the foam in the seats is not as firm as I assume, they use to be. But it is original! And it is not easy to keep such light interior looking so nice for so many years. And I think that verifies the low km for this car. All instruments etc are in working order. Put the armrest down in that backseat and any kid would be content and happy for hours of driving.
Engine: The V8 gives a great sound. Just loud enough so the neighbours have to look out the window to see what is coming. It is however a big engine and for that reason I am very happy the first owner choose to have an automatic gearbox. I feel with such big engine the ride is so much smoother and enjoyable with an automatic gearbox. Good oil pressure and normal sound from engine, gearbox and final drive.
History: To get started there where a total of 293 Aston Martin V8 Saloon built (excluding Vantage cars) and 63 of these where left hand drive. This particular car came to Sweden from Holland on the 12th of July 1989. A complete owners history including names and dates during the time in Sweden is present and also a Carfax.The last owner had this Aston Martin V8 since 2012 and has put it in a terrific condition. Everything works on this car, and I think it is not easy to find such well preserved, and original car.
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1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon Oscar India is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Saxtorp by Auto Dealer for €120000.
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Car type : Car Make : Aston Martin Model : V8 Model Version : Saloon Oscar India Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1980 Sub type : Coupé Location : Saxtorp
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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.