Aston Martin V8 Series 4 ‘Oscar India’ Sports Saloon (RHD) 5.3 1979
General description :
A superb example
Elegant colour combination of Navy over Surf Blue leather
Supplied new to Oman
Restored to a high standard by Marque specialists
Front brake upgrade and stainless steel exhaust system fitted
1979 Aston Martin V8 Series 4 ‘Oscar India’ Sports Saloon (RHD)
Production of the V8 had been halted when Company Developments called in the receivers in late 1974 and did not recommence until 1976. One of the first jobs of the new owners was to thoroughly revise the V8 culminating in the car, code named ‘Oscar India’ or in old AMOC speak, the Series 4. The Oscar India was unveiled at the Birmingham International Motor Show in October 1978 (Oscar India = October Introduction, from the phonetic alphabet). Certainly, the car had become more refined and luxurious, automatic transmission was virtually standard – thus AML began calling it ‘The V8 saloon’.
Produced between 1978 and 1986, only 291 Oscar India V8’S were built with 224 of those being Right Hand Drive. The car we present to you today is from the second year of production and was supplied new via Zubair Enterprises, the Aston Martin agents of Oman.
Eventually returning to the UK, the car benefitted from a restoration by Marque specialists, including a full respray, re-trim and major mechanical work too, including a complete gearbox overhaul and a front brake upgrade, not to mention a new stainless steel exhaust.
We present to you today a wonderful Oscar India that surely cannot be missed, so make sure to come down and see this lovely Aston.
Now available for viewing at the DD Classics Dealership in London, please call 0208 878 3355 for more information.
https://ddclassics.com/car-listing/aston-martin-v8-series-4-oscar-india-sports-saloon-rhd/
1979 Aston Martin V8 Series 4 ‘Oscar India’ Sports Saloon (RHD) 5.3 is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Surrey by DD Classics for £149950.
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Car type : Car Make : Aston Martin Model : V8 Model Version : Series 4 ‘Oscar India’ Sports Saloon (RHD) 5.3 Engine size : 5.3 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.