1997 ASTON MARTIN V8 VIRAGE

Bespoke built and delivered in 1997, uniquely specified in Gladiator Red (Zagato) with Black Connolly hides and slate grey carpeting. This outstanding V8 Coupe benefits from having been fitted with the coveted and highly effective Aston Martin Works Driving Dynamics upgrade package, offered in period.

The Aston Martin Works Driving Dynamics package as fitted, consisted of Vantage specification AP Racing 6 pot front brake callipers with larger radially grooved and ventilated discs, enlarged rear brakes and uprated road springs, fitted with revised specification Koni dampers, revised rate front and rear anti-roll bars and equipped with a set of Vantage V600 pattern, ultra-lightweight Dymag road wheels. Equipped with a sports exhaust, the unique specifications, dynamic handling and improved braking of this V8 Coupe, are both striking and reassuring on the road. This uniquely specified example, of the highly useable and ‘under the radar’ V8 Coupe, is in a superbly cared for ‘concours’ condition throughout.

Unlikely to be repeatable, this much cherished V8 Coupe is certainly the most comprehensively equipped V8 Coupe we have had the pleasure of offering. Additional specification features chosen by the first owner include the matte black Vantage style front grille, reversing sensors and spare wheel boot conversion. The recipient of unlimited expenditure to date, on maintenance and Aston Martin upgrades, this striking car has covered just 26,000 miles from new, in the hands of its first and only registered keeper.

Powered by the final development of Aston Martin’s renowned and normally aspirated 5.3 litre V8 engine producing 350 bhp, drive is via a 4-speed automatic transmission delivering fuss free and effortless performance. This V8 Coupe’s mixture of comfort, performance and reserves of capability, afforded by its Works Driving Dynamics package, combined with a luxurious hand trimmed interior with generous 2+2 seating and ample boot space, blends to produce in use, a true grand touring experience in time honoured style.

One of the last models from the traditional coach-built era, costing in excess of £140,000 when new in 1997, the V8 Coupe was hand built by the skilled craftsmen and engineers of the former Newport Pagnell factory, with a total of just 101 examples built between 1996 and 1999, in LHD and RHD. Similar in appearance and in sharing the same chassis configuration to its supercharged V550 and V600 Vantage brethren, the V8 Coupe benefits from lower running costs, whilst delivering an equal measure of refinement, comfort and road presence, to its more costly V550/V600 Supercharged stablemates.

A detailed history file accompanies the car, including MOT certificates and invoices for upgrades, maintenance and services carried out.

This uniquely coloured and significantly upgraded V8 Coupe, is supplied fully serviced to date and prepared to our usual high standards, with 12 months warranty. The cars original vehicle Jack, tool kit and spare wheel are also included.

On show now at our Hertfordshire showrooms, a prompt viewing is recommended of this uniquely specified and Works upgraded, low mileage example.