Vantage SP10

[Big Ry]

What can you knowledgeable folks tell me about the SP10 ?

Is it just a special run Vantage S, or are there additional things to the ceramic grey paint and alcantara / leather seats ?

[Big Ry]

RSK21 said:

So I did it

Huge thanks to Frankie who has been a massive help.

Picking it up on Saturday I hope, thread and pics to follow.

I love Pistonheads .......

Great work......I'll be there on Saturday morning for an event, maybe I'll see you there.

Cracking looking car !

[Big Ry]

So after my trip to Works at the weekend I've decided that the best option for me is a V8S (for now). Next challenge is it must be an SP10 but I want a sportshift. I know there's a few out there and I also know that Stratstones have a one for sale at the moment, but at 16,300 miles in a year it's a bit too high for me (as I'll be adding plenty more).

If anyone knows of any SP10 SS's lurking in AM dealers or are aware of any impending part ex's can they please PM me.

I can wait a while if need be.

Thanks all

[Big Ry]

hashluck said:

V8V S Sportshift is a great choice (I am biased)

Is there any reason specifically an SP10? Just the Alcantara?

If you do find one make sure it has the suspension you want. You had to opt in to Sports suspension on the SP10 Coupe (whereas you opt out of it on the V8V S if that makes sense)

I just like the whole package if i'm honest (paint, interior, wheels etc). I know I could recreate the same car from new (already done that from the options list) however at £111k (before discount) i'm not that keen.

As for the suspension, I think i'll need to take what comes really as i'm after a reasonably rare beast anyway, but out of choice i'd take the standard (non sport) suspension. I know others will shoot me down in flames for that, but as a car I intend to drive everyday our pot-holed roads just aren't geared up for full-time sports suspension.

[Big Ry]

I'm after a coupe, I love the roadster but had one previously and I just need a little more practicality in a DD (Aston.......practical...).

If I wanted a manual I would have more choice I know, but as i'm after a SS I will be limited by what comes to market...unless any dealers have one out the back they forgot about

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hashluck said:

in all cases Coupes can be changed to the other type of suspension available no cost or cost depending on model. Roadsters cannot be changed. The AM documentaton on SP10 Roadsters is definitive but that does not mean that is what they fitted I would also expect more SP10 Coupes than not to have the softer suspeneion as this was standard.

Now I just need to find one....

[Big Ry]

Quick update on this one....

Does anyone know how many (roughly) SP10's were sold into the UK market ?

[Big Ry]

I'm softening on the SS vs Manual debate to be honest.........I think I could be waiting forever if I insist on a low mileage SS, although I would want the Power Ranger leg V12 gearstick !

When's yours due into Works Al and what's the age / mileage ?

[Big Ry]

I think the Stratstone car is sold, but at 16k in 12 months it's a bit too rich for me anyway. Apparently the car spent most of it's time in France.

As for the other one, do you mean the one for £72k with 18k on clock ? If so, the dealer looks like a scrapyard to be fair, so Christ knows where they've got that from (maybe i'm being unfair).

I'm potentially onto another example, but mums the word for now.......

[Big Ry]

She's arrived !!

Pics not the greatest as the weather is ste, but here's proof....

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alscar said:

Enjoy - congrats - glad you found the one in the end.

Simon tells me that your SP10 has already been sold before it even arrives.

[Big Ry]

I wonder what % of cars that go through Works actually make it to the forecourt, as opposed to sold straight out the back.