1990 ASTON MARTIN VANTAGE

1990 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Zagato – Reactivated

Finished in original Zagato colour Gladiator Red with Parchment Connolly hides, piped red, we are delighted to offer a unique opportunity to collectors and enthusiasts of 1980’s supercars.

Signed off by production in November 1987 and first registered in January 1990, this exceptional V8 Vantage Zagato is, after completion of a comprehensive recommissioning programme and after having covered a total of just 600 miles from new, now available. Over 250 miles of extensive proving and road testing has now been completed, since comprehensive re-commissioning programmes completion, with the car now run in, de-bugged and declared fully functional and ready for the road.

Effectively as new, this immaculate example, preserved in ideal and climate controlled professional storage from new and until very recently, has now been extensively re-commissioned and fully prepared in our heritage workshops, with the completed re-commissioning works, carried out to original standards and without consideration to costs. Within the works programme, we have retained all original components removed, or replaced, and added minor but effective updates to improve the cars useability and durability. All components removed during the re-commissioning and replaced with new, are included, complete with this cars original and unique pattern Speedline Aero wheels, mounted with the originally fitted, 16’’ Goodyear Eagle tyres. With all vehicle systems checked, re-checked and tested, on completion of the detailed works an extensive road-testing and proving programme has been carried out, covering over 250 miles on a combination of urban and suburban roads at speed and in traffic, strictly only in bone dry road conditions, before the car being finally checked and signed off by our technicians.

Reactivated, on the button and ready to be fully enjoyed on the open road, or at any concours event. This rare and exciting ultra-low mileage V8 Vantage Zagato, re-commissioned and carefully ‘run in’, de-bugged and fitted with a sports exhaust and upgraded suspension, new Michelin Pilot Sport tyres on new Aston Martin supplied Ronal pattern 16’’wheels, is now fully reactivated. With the entire car and all systems inspected, checked and updated where necessary, the car is now in an ‘as new’ condition, after its long-term sleep.

This exceptional and fully recommissioned example of the V8 Vantage Zagato, is supplied inclusive of our own 12 month warranty and complimentary first service, to be carried out within 1,500 miles or 6 months, whichever is the sooner.

A full workshop inspection report and detailed description of the cars condition, before and after completion of the re-commissioning works, is available upon request.

Supplied with all of its originally supplied equipment, including the unique V8 Vantage Zagato owner’s handbook, a complete original tool roll, vehicle jack, warning triangle, unused space saver spare wheel and two sets of keys. Also included, is a fitted indoor car cover and pre-wired battery conditioner.

A landmark in the timeline of Aston Martin’s performance car story, the V8 Vantage Zagato was created in collaboration with the engineers and craftsmen of Zagato of Milan in Italy, upon the proven chassis and running gear of Aston Martin’s then most powerful model in period, the V8 Vantage ‘X-pack’.

This incomparable example, represents a superb once in a lifetime opportunity, for investors in collectors cars, drivers and enthusiasts of ‘80’s’ supercars, to acquire a rare ( 1 of 50 ) V8 Vantage Zagato, in an ‘as new’ condition, fully prepared and ready to be enjoyed as originally intended, after nearly 40 years of hibernation.

Having been professionally stored from new in ideal conditions, this V8 Vantage Zagato is in outstanding condition and unspoilt in every respect. Finished in original manufacturer paint work and with original unmarked interior trim, all original equipment and specifications, a clearly defined history from new and a completed comprehensive schedule of recommissioning works, this wonderful example is now ready for its next custodian to fully enjoy.

Available for viewing and demonstration now at our Hertfordshire showrooms.

The V8 Vantage Zagato – Background story

Limited to just 50 production cars and 2 prototypes, the new Vantage Zagato stole the limelight in 1985 at the Geneva Motor Show when first launched, promising extreme performance and distinctive Italian styling. Created in response to the emerging Supercar push by other manufacturers, the V8 Vantage Zagatos performance was favourably compared in various publications, including Autocar and Performance car magazines, when road tested by senior motoring journalists, most frequently in comparison with the legendary Ferrari 288 GTO and with Porsche’s 959 technical tour de force.

The significantly lighter, shorter and re-developed AM V8 Vantage chassis, clothed in Zagato’s light weight and aerodynamic alloy body, is powered by Aston Martin’s highly developed and free revving V8 Vantage ‘X-pack’ specification engine, delivering 432 bhp and 410 ft/lbs torque, as fitted to this model. The V8 Vantage Zagato, was officially timed at 1986 with a top speed of 186 mph and was a ‘sell out’ in period. Equally at home in any urban environment or on the open road, the V8 Vantage Zagato’s performance and practicality remains outstanding today.

With an overall length shorter, by almost 12 inches, than the standard Newport Pagnell bodied V8 Vantage, a significant 10% reduction in weight and redistribution of weighty components, a wind tunnel developed alloy body, fitted with flush glazing and aerodynamic aids to the body and underside, the Vantage Zagato was acclaimed in period for its outstanding performance, predictable handling, progressive road holding, strong braking, communicative steering, ease of use and even for its high level of practicality, not often found in 1980’s supercars.

Now, some 40 years after the model’s introduction, younger collectors, world-wide, have in recent times been drawn to the aesthetics, of the simplicity and functional lines of the Vantage Zagato, as well as for the performance and rarity, of this Aston Martin hi-performance icon.