"Oscar-India" Designation Meaning ???

[Cerby4.5]

Please could someone tell me what is meant by the "Oscar-India" designation on some older Astons?

Many thanks,

Cerby4.5

[Shadytree]

Oscar India = October Introduction , ie. phonetic alphabet or better know as the series 4 V8)

refering to models launched after the Oct 1978 motorshow

Edited by Shadytree on Tuesday 2nd January 14:55

[dougc]

Wikipedia said:

Series 4 ("Oscar India"
The "Oscar India" specification was introduced in October of 1978 at the Birmingham International Motor Show. Visually, the former scoop on the bonnet gave way to a closed "power bulge", while a spoiler was integrated into the tail. Most Oscar India cars were equipped with a Chrysler "Torqueflite" 3-speed automatic transmission, with wood trim fitted for the first time since the DB2/4 of the 1950s. Just 291 Oscar India models were built from 1978 through 1985.

[jeremyc]

Details here

astonmartins.com said:

The V8 Series 4. Unveiled at the Birmingham International Motor Show in October 1978. Body modifications included small lip on the boot lid plus a very refined interior with walnut veneer trim. The most highly regarded and desired example of the standard V8.

[Seasider]

The 1st prize of an Anorak goes to Shiftywig

[Shadytree]

Seasider said:

The 1st prize of an Anorak goes to Shiftywig

Where as Del Del Del's Griff has the phonetic name of 'Oscar Charlie' or better know as Old Cn*t

[Podie]

[jhoneyball]

It has sometimes been known as "Other Interior" too. Or "Optional Interior" because it wasnt standard on the Vantage

Edited by jhoneyball on Tuesday 2nd January 15:12

[Cerby4.5]

Many thanks for the info everyone! Much appreciated!

Cerby4.5

Podie said:

Cheeky Bugger!!!!

[Seasider]

Shadytree said:

Seasider said:

The 1st prize of an Anorak goes to Shiftywig

Where as Del Del Del's Griff has the phonetic name of 'Oscar Charlie' or better know as Old Cn*t

Presume you schooling was restricted to the Phonetic alphabet & Algorithms

Before anyone says anything I didnt go to skooll

[tony_666]

Shadytree said:

Seasider said:

The 1st prize of an Anorak goes to Shiftywig

Where as Del Del Del's Griff has the phonetic name of 'Oscar Charlie' or better know as Old Cn*t

Whilst we're on the subject of "old" ...Del Del Del and I were just discussing that dementia must be setting in for Shifty!!! ...."Where as" should be one word old boy ....and weren't you actually trying to write "better known???

[Shadytree]

I has never hidden the fact that I is not that clever wiv me words

BUT

I IS clever wiv me photoshop

Edited by Shadytree on Tuesday 2nd January 15:18

[rich1231]

Shadytree said:

I has never hidden the fact that I is not that clever wiv me words

BUT

I IS clever wiv me photoshop

Edited by Shadytree on Tuesday 2nd January 15:18

Well seeing as you do feck all, al day long its not a shocker is it