New member from Kuwait, Aston Martin Fanatic.
Discussion
You obviously have very fine taste!
That's a very discreet and elegant colour scheme there. Is that the current 'state' of the restoration? Coming along very well. Looking forward to seeing the completed job.
You mentioned the exhausts on your Vantage. Would be very nice to hear it in full flight.
Do you plan to take your cars to concours or other events ?
I'm sure you would draw plenty of attention in either of those cars.
That's a very discreet and elegant colour scheme there. Is that the current 'state' of the restoration? Coming along very well. Looking forward to seeing the completed job.
You mentioned the exhausts on your Vantage. Would be very nice to hear it in full flight.
Do you plan to take your cars to concours or other events ?
I'm sure you would draw plenty of attention in either of those cars.
I like to attend concours and these type of events in person to walk around see the cars, get to know fellow enthusiasts but not enter with my cars. I don't own a concours quality car and I believe the era is different.
I am glad you like the colour, its a very classic colour which really has stands out in sunlight. Yes thats the current stage, it needs another month at least for the car to be re assembled ,service and detailed before having it leave the U.K
The X Pack is no 12554 and is a very early X-Pack, you can tell easily it has no dashboard mounted sensor. This Car was supplied 15th June 1987 through Aston Martin Sales, Cheval Place, London. S.W.1. Originally intended for export but never left the country and yes, like most Vantages at that time, it was equipped with the MWS 16'' wheels, prior to owners being offered the retro fit of Ronals. Not everyone took up the offer. Factory replicated Ronals now fitted. The 24k miles is fully documented and the car has been very well maintained. I like how it looks with Ronals right now,
I am glad you like the colour, its a very classic colour which really has stands out in sunlight. Yes thats the current stage, it needs another month at least for the car to be re assembled ,service and detailed before having it leave the U.K
The X Pack is no 12554 and is a very early X-Pack, you can tell easily it has no dashboard mounted sensor. This Car was supplied 15th June 1987 through Aston Martin Sales, Cheval Place, London. S.W.1. Originally intended for export but never left the country and yes, like most Vantages at that time, it was equipped with the MWS 16'' wheels, prior to owners being offered the retro fit of Ronals. Not everyone took up the offer. Factory replicated Ronals now fitted. The 24k miles is fully documented and the car has been very well maintained. I like how it looks with Ronals right now,
Here is how my V8 Vantage X Pack looked before,
It was a nice colour, just too bright for my taste. The Rolls Royce Blue is a nice shade, its dark hue but rich in texture and is more formal/discreet.
The car came originally in Salisbury Blue, only 4 were ever made in this colour but its not for me too light.
It was a nice colour, just too bright for my taste. The Rolls Royce Blue is a nice shade, its dark hue but rich in texture and is more formal/discreet.
The car came originally in Salisbury Blue, only 4 were ever made in this colour but its not for me too light.
Thank you, I am glad you like the Lagonda it was such a car back in the day too advanced for its time. It is a grand entrance car, something you show up late to and to be park upfront at a Ritz carlton or the Monte-Carlo Casino in Monaco. Unfortunately those days are over.
Here is what my v8 Vantage X pack should look once its done,
Here is what my v8 Vantage X pack should look once its done,
VantageV550 said:
I like to attend concours and these type of events in person to walk around see the cars, get to know fellow enthusiasts but not enter with my cars. I don't own a concours quality car and I believe the era is different.
I am glad you like the colour, its a very classic colour which really has stands out in sunlight. Yes thats the current stage, it needs another month at least for the car to be re assembled ,service and detailed before having it leave the U.K
The X Pack is no 12554 and is a very early X-Pack, you can tell easily it has no dashboard mounted sensor. This Car was supplied 15th June 1987 through Aston Martin Sales, Cheval Place, London. S.W.1. Originally intended for export but never left the country and yes, like most Vantages at that time, it was equipped with the MWS 16'' wheels, prior to owners being offered the retro fit of Ronals. Not everyone took up the offer. Factory replicated Ronals now fitted. The 24k miles is fully documented and the car has been very well maintained. I like how it looks with Ronals right now,
I read your posts and look at your pictures with great pleasure.I am glad you like the colour, its a very classic colour which really has stands out in sunlight. Yes thats the current stage, it needs another month at least for the car to be re assembled ,service and detailed before having it leave the U.K
The X Pack is no 12554 and is a very early X-Pack, you can tell easily it has no dashboard mounted sensor. This Car was supplied 15th June 1987 through Aston Martin Sales, Cheval Place, London. S.W.1. Originally intended for export but never left the country and yes, like most Vantages at that time, it was equipped with the MWS 16'' wheels, prior to owners being offered the retro fit of Ronals. Not everyone took up the offer. Factory replicated Ronals now fitted. The 24k miles is fully documented and the car has been very well maintained. I like how it looks with Ronals right now,
I lived in Jeddah, SA as a kid in 85-6-7. My dad had a RR silver shadow 2 and we'd often go to AM garages. I was mesmerised by the lagondas. More so than the v8s. The atmosphere, smell, technology of those dashboards were so inspiring.
Eventhough i have a v12v today, a lot of the aura has been lost.
Please keep the pics and stories going. One of the great threads of the moment. Thank you for sharing.
George29 said:
VantageV550 said:
Yep, 80's Lagonda is cool but not as appreciated. This is also not everyone cup of tea.
LM002 and a Defender. Very cool indeed. You have a fantastic collection of vehicles
George - you're not going to believe it but I had a ride in a LM002 last summer too
Thank you, I previously had a DBS it didn't feel as Aston Martin it felt different(not in a bad way) just always thought Aston Martin were old school in a way these New Port Pagnell produced cars were.
My Vantage V550 is not the best car I own, but its a pleasure looking at it from different angles, washing the car my self and seeing every little detail before a weekend drive. What I like about the older Astons is the interior, it has a lot of wood which is a thing I miss in todays Aston Martin which has a sort of Bang & Oulfeson design approach for the interior.
My Vantage V550 is not the best car I own, but its a pleasure looking at it from different angles, washing the car my self and seeing every little detail before a weekend drive. What I like about the older Astons is the interior, it has a lot of wood which is a thing I miss in todays Aston Martin which has a sort of Bang & Oulfeson design approach for the interior.
LM002 are fantastic, they are not as bad as they might of been in car reviews. They are bad once your stuck in traffic or a small street in a village.
I am fortunate to have 2 LM002's, one is a older model with the Countach Carbertaor engine and the other one (60 only produced) later model with a Diablo fuel injected engine. I prefer the older one, it has a larger bonnet scoop and the sound of the carbs are just amazing(popping and smoke at Wide open throttle)
Also my Black LM002 looks better than the gold LM002 that I have. Like Aston Martin, I have a conniption to the 80's Lamborghini's. I think the clients were much more classier back in the day, the new Lamborghini's are too cliche'd as footballer car.
I am fortunate to have 2 LM002's, one is a older model with the Countach Carbertaor engine and the other one (60 only produced) later model with a Diablo fuel injected engine. I prefer the older one, it has a larger bonnet scoop and the sound of the carbs are just amazing(popping and smoke at Wide open throttle)
Also my Black LM002 looks better than the gold LM002 that I have. Like Aston Martin, I have a conniption to the 80's Lamborghini's. I think the clients were much more classier back in the day, the new Lamborghini's are too cliche'd as footballer car.
MollyGTi said:
Hello VantageV550 & welcome to the forum
George - you're not going to believe it but I had a ride in a LM002 last summer too
I believe the LM002 your in is the later model "America" edition as it has side skirts. Thank you for the warm welcome, I enjoy meeting up with like minded individuals online discussing what interests me the most "car passion".George - you're not going to believe it but I had a ride in a LM002 last summer too
VantageV550 said:
Here is how my V8 Vantage X Pack looked before,
It was a nice colour, just too bright for my taste. The Rolls Royce Blue is a nice shade, its dark hue but rich in texture and is more formal/discreet.
The car came originally in Salisbury Blue, only 4 were ever made in this colour but its not for me too light.
Mohammed, when you get your book on the V580X "X-Pack" Vantage you will find there were at least 7 built in Salisbury Blue. The books should be ready around the same time you car is finished.It was a nice colour, just too bright for my taste. The Rolls Royce Blue is a nice shade, its dark hue but rich in texture and is more formal/discreet.
The car came originally in Salisbury Blue, only 4 were ever made in this colour but its not for me too light.
Roo
www.v8vantage.com
Great collection, really nice.
Have you ever dynoed the 550? I'd be curious to know whether Aston's claims back then (when such things weren't checked) stood up to scrutiny. TVR were very guilty of this, very hard to subjectively tell how powerful a very fast car is!
Love the blue you've chosen for the X-Pack too. Classy!
Have you ever dynoed the 550? I'd be curious to know whether Aston's claims back then (when such things weren't checked) stood up to scrutiny. TVR were very guilty of this, very hard to subjectively tell how powerful a very fast car is!
Love the blue you've chosen for the X-Pack too. Classy!
Gassing Station | Aston Martin | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff