1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante to Vantage ‘PoW’ spec

A superb original V8 Volante supplied new in Buckinghamshire Green with fawn leather interior and one of only 19 RHD manual carburettor cars that was correctly updated by Aston Martin Works in 1988 to full Vantage manual specification becoming in effect ‘Prince of Wales’ specification. The car is in very good order throughout, has covered a total of 53,000 miles and has been very well maintained throughout its life as noted in the comprehensive history file.

The Aston was supplied new on the 10th February 1983 by Aston Martin Sales to a Jack Allen based in Perry Bar, Birmingham as noted on the original factory record card and works guarantee copies on file. In 1987 it was sold by Aston Sales to well-known Aston collector Nicholas Springer who kept it for just a year before selling to another well-known Aston enthusiast, Nick Channing, who retained it until 1994.

Following purchase Mr Channing returned the car to the Aston Martin factory at Newport Pagnell in June 1988 for full conversion to Vantage specification. Invoicing on file fully details the extensive work and cost of this upgrade. At this point the car had covered a total of 20,000 miles.

In 1994 the Aston passed to the next owner and whilst in his care was regularly maintained by marque specialists RS Williams Ltd with bills on file for this period totalling in excess of £30,000 for paint refurbishment, a new hood, engine overhaul in 2000 and general servicing.

In March 2003 a sometime UK based German Aston enthusiast purchased the car who again sent it to RS Williams in June of that year for inspection and maintenance. A correct Nardi steering wheel was fitted at this time. It was then taken to Germany and used sparingly whilst being maintained by Aston specialists HMH in Munich. There are many invoices on file from this 7-year ownership indicating very diligent care. Indeed, in 2009, invoicing shows the car back at RS Williams for extensive servicing, body and paint refurbishment together with interior work totalling in excess of £30,000.

The next owner, again a German enthusiast purchased the Aston at Bonhams Sale at Aston Martin Works in 2010. He again used the car sparingly and only in summer months, during winter it was stored in a heated garage. Again, he maintained the car well using the official Aston Martin dealer in Kronberg for servicing as noted in invoicing on file.

In 2017 the Aston was once again offered for sale at The Bonhams Aston Martin Sale at Aston Martin Works Service. It was purchased from there by the preceding UK-based owner, the mileage at this point being 43,000 miles. He followed the limited use and fastidious maintenance programme of previous owners as detailed in invoicing on file from the respected marque specialists Aston Engineering based in Derby. He used the car minimally, the mileage rising to just 44,000 miles in 2021 when he asked Aston Engineering to market the car for him.

The last owner, an Oxfordshire based enthusiast purchased the Aston from Aston Engineering in September 2021. He has really enjoyed the car and used it carefully in the right conditions, the mileage rising to 53,000 miles during his tenure. Once again it has been maintained well with regular visits to Aston Engineering for maintenance work whenever required as detailed on file. Additionally a powerful and discrete hifi system has recently been fitted providing great sound along with Apple Car Play and DAB radio. An invoice on file for £4,000 details the specification of this.

A great and very usable Aston from the last days of coach building and finished to the ultimate specification in a great colour combination. Ready to be used and enjoyed by the next custodian.