2000 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Volante 'Special Edition' Short Chassis

2000 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Volante ‘Special Edition’ short chassis

Finished in Rolls Royce Royal Blue with Parchment and Pacific Blue hides and matching hood. Equipped with all factory V600 power, transmission, suspension, braking options and Nardi wood-rimmed steering wheel.

Similar in appearance to the 1997-99 model year V8 Volante’s, the special edition supercharged Vantage Volante’s were uniquely constructed on the shorter wheelbase chassis architecture and mechanical specification, of the then production Supercharged V550 Vantage Coupe.

This exclusive model became known within Aston Martin as the ‘Short Chassis’ Vantage Volante, due to the chassis itself having a 200-mm / 7.8-inch shorter wheelbase and similarly shorter in overall length, than the production V8 Volante of the day.

The Vantage Volante ‘Special Edition’ is 1 of a series of 8 manufactured and delivered to persistent VIP clients in period, who’s deep pockets and determination, ultimately convinced Aston Martin to build and supply these ultimate Vantage Volante’s. Each car was individually specified by their selected lucky owners, with just 5 examples eventually being constructed in RHD to UK specifications and 3 built in LHD, for export markets.

The highly specified and tastefully finished example, we are delighted to offer, was completed and signed off by Newport Pagnell’s dedicated build team, before being delivered to its first owner in July 2000. Subsequently, all servicing and maintenance has been carried out by Aston Martin Works in Newport Pagnell, where the car was constructed and on one occasion, by Aston Martin Mayfair.

Purchased from its second owner in 2005, the new long-standing Aston Martin enthusiast owner, instructed Aston Martin Works to complete a full programme of factory V600 upgrades, concurrently with carrying out a comprehensive maintenance service, regardless of the low mileage covered. Some 12 manufacturer scheduled services have been carried out to date, over the limited 3,800 miles the car has now covered in total. When not in use on the roads, the car has been kept in ideal garaging, whilst being regularly run and attended to by professionals.

A complete leather-bound history file accompanies the car, which includes a dedicated Aston Martin produced photographic build book, a CEO signed and slip case protected build certificate, the original owners handbook with stamped service pages, copies of service and maintenance invoices and related documentation. Also included, is the original manufacturer supplied tool roll, vehicle jack, warning triangle and spare keys along with an attractive, model relevant, cherished registration number.

In unblemished and concours condition, this exceptionally rare V8 Vantage Volante ‘Special Edition’, equipped with the renowned 600 bhp and 600 ft/lb’s of torque, twin supercharged V8 engine and associated upgrades, symbolises a pinnacle of Aston Martin achievement in period, being manufactured as the coach building era of production drew to a close, at the Newport Pagnell factory in 2000.

This exceptionally rare and important car is available for viewing and inspection now at our Hertfordshire showrooms.

- One of just 8 examples of this model hand built by Aston Martin (5 UK RHD)

- Equipped with all V600 upgrades

- Just 3,800 miles from new

- In immaculate condition throughout