As every year, Bonhams will propose its Aston Martin Sale the 19th June in Wormsley (between Oxford and London). This year, the auction house offers this stunning 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage X-Pack Sports Saloon for about 拢 350,000 (only $US 450,000 :-) )... Who want a British Muscle car ?
History of the Aston Martin V8 Vantage
The Aston Martin V8 Vantage was introduced in 1977 as the Britain's firt supercar thanks to its 5.3 L V8 engine that can reach 100kmh in just 5.3 seconds. In 1990, Aston Martin launched the Volante version with big wheelarches and sideskirts.
In 1986, it's the turn of the X-Pack upgrade, reference to its 4x2 Weber carburetor setup. Only 137 Volantes X-Pack were built. Just for info, this car was never sold in the US due to emissions regulations
Specification
The Aston Martin V8 Vantage X-Pack has quad camshaft aluminum V-8 engine with four dual-barrel Weber carburetors producing 432 hp. It can reach 320 kmh (220 mph).
This model has its original colour Chichester blue over Magnolia hide interior. Never restored but well maintained, beautiful example...
Lot Auction
| Date : | 19 May 2019 |
| Place : | Wormsley, England |
| Price : | 拢 320,000 - 拢 360,000 |
| Link : | The Aston Martin Sale |
Sources
Bonhams The Aston Martin Sale
Lot : Aston Martin V8 Vantage
On Wiki :
Aston Martin V8 Vantage
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