2019 Aston Martin V8 Vantage AMR

Highlights

• Front-mounted 4.7-litre V8, producing 430bhp and 360lb ft of torque as standard

• Aftermarket Bamford and Rose Phase 3 tuning package 

• One of just 200 V8 AMR edition cars produced

• Adorned with optional ‘Halo Pack’ in tribute to championship-winning Vantage GTE

• Beautiful and enjoyable driver’s car

Overview

Aston Martin didn’t see fit to change all too much in creating the run-out AMR editions of the VH-platformed Vantage, but then again, why would they? One of the most finely proportioned and tastefully styled cars of the 20th century it had also, over the course of 12 years, become the most successful model in the brand’s storied history. 

It was as sumptuous to drive as it was to behold too, with a characterful and engaging engine complimented by sublime balance and handling. A powertrain that encouraged full use of the 430bhp V8’s 7,300rpm redline paired with tactile steering and, in this case, a six-speed manual transmission, made for the definition of a driver’s car. 

Small wonder, then, that Gaydon didn’t feel there was much left to improve, even under the moniker of ‘Aston Martin Racing’. Instead, the AMR paid homage to the success of the outgoing Vantage formula with a series of aesthetic options which highlighted the model’s prowess on both road and track.  

Most literal among these was the ‘Halo Pack’ boasted by this car, which featured Stirling Green paint with Lime Green accents and Union Flag-enamelled badges, a tribute to the similarly styled Vantage GTE race car which won its WEC championship in 2016. 

This example takes things one step further, though, thanks to a £7,800 Bamford and Rose Phase 3 tuning package - a 50bhp upgrade kit bringing new exhaust components and an ECU remap, along with a lightweight flywheel and upgraded twinplate clutch.

So equipped, it ought to deliver the additional performance to match its all-conquering panache. A unique way to pay tribute to one of British motoring’s most iconic models. 

History and documentation

• First registered 17/03/2019

• Two-owner vehicle, acquired by current keeper on 14/03/2024

• £200 road tax

• Maintenance history including scheduled services at: Jan 2020 @ 10,412 miles, Dec 2020 @ 19,463 miles, Feb 2022 @ 27,481 miles, Jun 2023 @ 30,475 miles, Apr 2024 @ 32,535 miles, May 2025 @ 36,624 miles, Jun 2026 @ 38,879 miles 

• Two keys

• Original handbook and extensive paperwork

• Current MOT expires 13/03/2027

• V5 in current owner’s name

• HPI clear

Interior

• Cabin in immaculate condition

• Tan leather with Black Alcantara and Lime Green trim

• Embroidered AMR logos on headrests

• Leather-wrapped, three-spoke steering wheel

• Carbon fibre, Alcantara and aluminium details

• Odometer shows 39,690 miles

Exterior

• Stirling Green paintwork

• Lime Green racing stripe

• Full PPF protection (minor bubbling of PPF in one location along roofline)

• Five-spoke alloy wheels in excellent condition with one small mark

• Lime Green Brembo brake calipers

• Immaculate engine bay with carbon fibre cover

• Common corrosion to wing mirror arms

• Undercarriage reported as being in clean condition without any rusting of the rear subframe (a known issue on these cars)

• Headlight venting kit installed to prevent fogging of LED section

Mechanical

• Front-mounted 4.7-litre V8, producing 430bhp and 360lb ft of torque as standard

• Aftermarket Bamford and Rose Phase 3 tuning package includes 50bhp upgrade kit with new exhaust components and ECU remap, lightweight flywheel and upgraded twinplate clutch

• Six-speed manual transmission

• Rear-wheel drive

• Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tyres (rears replaced last year, fronts in good condition though six years old)

• Owner describes car as starting and driving as it should

Summary

It’s easy to get down on the state of the UK automotive industry these days, but this lot is a great reminder of what it does best: a hand-built driver’s car that’s left a lasting legacy on both road and track. 

With just 300 examples of the Vantage AMR having been produced (200 V8 and 100 V12), a smaller number sporting the Halo Pack, and who knows how few boasting Bamford and Rose’s attention, it represents an individual way to celebrate one of Aston’s best sellers. 

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