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4,500 miles, one owner from new
1998 ASTON MARTIN V8 VOLANTE
Registration No. R425 PPE
Chassis No. SCFDAM2C9WBR89007
Dark metallic green, cream leather interior with green piping
Engine: eight cylinders in Vee, 5,340cc; Gearbox: four-speed automatic; Brakes: power-assisted discs all round; independent by coil springs all round. Right hand drive.
Aston Martin's Virage had been part of a disappointing era for the company during which both sales and quality suffered, not least as a result of the downturn in the world economy. The introduction of the DB7 turned the company's fortunes around, however, and allowed the Virage to be replaced in 1996 with a new and greatly improved "V8" model. Both the coupe and the convertible retained the normally-aspirated 5.3 litre engine but adopted the more modern and aggressive styling of the Vantage, including the six-headlamp nose, round foglights and rear lights, and OZ's "Suturn" wheels. With the convertible costing upwards of £175,000 when new, exclusivity was guaranteed.
This V8 Volante was bought new by the vendor in 1998, since when it has covered a mere 4,500 miles. The interior is generally in excellent condition, although it would appear that the passenger map light is missing. The exterior is similarly very good indeed, suffering only a couple of very minor paint flaws, and evidence under the front splitter of having become briefly acquainted with a speed bump or kerb. Having been garaged since new and serviced regularly, it starts easily and runs smoothly, and is offered with a full compliment of invoices charting the work that has been done on the car.
1998 ASTON MARTIN V8 VOLANTE
Registration No. R425 PPE
Chassis No. SCFDAM2C9WBR89007
Dark metallic green, cream leather interior with green piping
Engine: eight cylinders in Vee, 5,340cc; Gearbox: four-speed automatic; Brakes: power-assisted discs all round; independent by coil springs all round. Right hand drive.
Aston Martin's Virage had been part of a disappointing era for the company during which both sales and quality suffered, not least as a result of the downturn in the world economy. The introduction of the DB7 turned the company's fortunes around, however, and allowed the Virage to be replaced in 1996 with a new and greatly improved "V8" model. Both the coupe and the convertible retained the normally-aspirated 5.3 litre engine but adopted the more modern and aggressive styling of the Vantage, including the six-headlamp nose, round foglights and rear lights, and OZ's "Suturn" wheels. With the convertible costing upwards of £175,000 when new, exclusivity was guaranteed.
This V8 Volante was bought new by the vendor in 1998, since when it has covered a mere 4,500 miles. The interior is generally in excellent condition, although it would appear that the passenger map light is missing. The exterior is similarly very good indeed, suffering only a couple of very minor paint flaws, and evidence under the front splitter of having become briefly acquainted with a speed bump or kerb. Having been garaged since new and serviced regularly, it starts easily and runs smoothly, and is offered with a full compliment of invoices charting the work that has been done on the car.
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.