The Classic V8

[vpr]

Any one know of a nice V8 Vantage preferably manual for sale. The later the better.

Thanks

[jmabw]

Hi Are you looking for a 80's V8 Vantage or a modern one?

If you are looking for an 80's, car I may know of a nice one?

Regards
Julian

[vpr]

Without any shadow......definitely an 80's car.

[williamp]

More then 90% of the 80s (well, it was launched in 1977) are Manuals, They officially never made an Auto version, although some were built.

Fantastic choice of car, by the way.

According to the AMOC website, whjich as a cars for sale section, Aston Workshop in Beamish are restoring one which you could have finished to your spec. Runnymede also have one, in red, and Nicholas Mee has one as well. Not a huge choice, but they are quite rare.

This is a good starting website:
http://v8vantage.com/

(No affeliation with any of these companies, etc etc)

[v8vantage]

The later V580X (X pack) Vantages were officially available as automatics and fully certified. The earlier the car, the lighter and more driveable they are. Towards the end of their life they gained some weight with wood interiors, more sound deadening and insulation. Added emission control equipment also sapped their power so the X pack was developed to regain some performance. The factory also offered a big bore upgrade with larger carbs, airbox and exhaust to bring power up to 432 bhp. If you can find one of those they are the ones to have!

Rikki Cann has a couple for sale at the moment, http://www.rikkicann.com/Vantage%20V8%20english%20...
Also RSW has a few in stock, http://www.rswilliams.co.uk/saleslist.cfm?cyls=8

For all the history and development details of the V8 Vantages try these 2 articles:
http://v8vantage.com/AMQ.pdf and http://v8vantage.com/AMQ2.pdf

[vpr]

Thanks Guys...been doing some homework. Think I ought to go view some and spend more money than I thought.

[JakeR]

wow, the prices on these seem to have gone up...!

Mind you, they make modern Astons look effete in my view...

The 80s V8s were proper Aston Martins, real bruisers. Fabulous!

[mark3man]

vpr said:

Thanks Guys...been doing some homework. Think I ought to go view some and spend more money than I thought.

You will with any Aston but once bitten, never give 'em up.
The Owner's Club is a REALLY good source of advice, too, plus events to meet up at.

[vpr]

Always wanted one and the Wife has just taken delivery of her new DB9 so she is living the dream before me....Spmething wrong there.

[JakeR]

vpr, are all the cars in your current fleet current? That is one awesome fleet if so!!! How do you find time to drive them all?

[vpr]

Jake......All current fleet.

Don't drive all of them as it's too much agro getting them out.

Think judging by the prices of these astons one might have to go. Or at least thats what I'll tell the War Department

[JakeR]

do you track any of your motors?

You should also give vmax a whirl!

[NDA]

I had an 80's V8 for a few years. Before pushing the button on one, do get it checked out - they can be a financial abyss as there's a fair bit to sort out on them.