Looking for a lost ball and found this...

[SELON]

My dream car from the late 80s/90s.

Needs a bit(!) of TLC. But the colour is lovely. Seriously thinking of making an enquiry...I am imagining that it might be somewhat ruinous. But it's gorgeous!

Edited by SELON on Sunday 15th March 14:58

[downr]

Has it been driven into a wall and just left there?

[steveatesh]

Did you find the ball?

[williamp]

Certainly ruinious, but what a lovely way to bankrupt. Plenty of owners on the amoc website. You dont need to be a member to read.

Also, get the vacuum pipes changed..

http://www.mcaughtry.com/virage/virage-fixing-crac...

[DB4DM]

Live your dream, and let us know how you get on

[SELON]

Didn't find the ball and as far as I know it's not been crashed into any wall and definitely not that one.

Will make some inquiries. I've already ascertained that it's been in that spot for quite a while.

Will let you know how I get on. I suspect it's going to be prohibitive but nothing ventured bothing gained...

[williamp]

If you are keen, get it inspected by a recognised aston specialist. A few hundred here could save you many thousends. At the very least, it will give you a to-do list.

Big virage fan here, but I am not blind to their faults

[RichB]

williamp said:

Plenty of owners on the amoc website. You dont need to be a member to read.

Here you go http://www.amoc.org/forum look for the Newport Pagnell V8 & Virage section.

[V8LM]

RichB said:

williamp said:

Plenty of owners on the amoc website. You dont need to be a member to read.

Here you go http://www.amoc.org/forum look for the Newport Pagnell V8 & Virage section.

Try this - http://www.amoc.org/forum/index.php?board=10.0

[RichB]

Silly me, slap my knee, fancy me giving such a duff link

[Vanin]

The photograph seems to show the colour suiting the shape of the car in a way that I would not have imagined.

[Big Ry]

One day in the distant future you'll regale people in the pub with the story of how you bought an unloved Virage and brought it back to health.......whilst ruining your bank balance and sanity in the process.

Go for it if you can, that's what I say. After all, what could possibly go wrong

[CSK1]

There's an article in the latest Vantage magazine about buying £30K Aston's, there's a nice multi-page report on the DB7 Vantage, the Gaydon era 4.3 V8 Vantage, the first gen DB9 and the original Virage.
Interesting reading. I also think the red suits the car well. Apparently lots of parts were sourced elsewhere (Headlights from Audi, rear lights from a VW Scirocco, air con from an XJ40 Jag and so on) so cheaper to replace. Most came with a 3 speed slush box and a few were equipped with a manual gearbox but they're a rare find. Is this one auto or manual? Value is £25K - £40K depending on condition.

[Agent57]

Don't like the colour. Does not suit the car.

[SELON]

Inquiries are in progress.

It's in better shape than I first thought...and it's manual, which I like the idea of.

Thanks for the tips and interesting reading materials. Need to investigate this a lot further before I decide whether jump in or not as it's not going to be a straightforward or short term commitment to ownership. Will keep all posted on how things go. Firstly to see if current owner will even consider selling it...

Regarding the colour - the side on pic doesn't do it justice.

[George29]

I like these, quite retro and cool. What's up with the bonnet on that one though? Has it been crashed or is it just left open?

[V8LM]

RichB said:

Silly me, slap my knee, fancy me giving such a duff link

CSK1 said:

There's an article in the latest Vantage magazine about buying £30K Aston's, there's a nice multi-page report on the DB7 Vantage, the Gaydon era 4.3 V8 Vantage, the first gen DB9 and the original Virage.
Interesting reading. I also think the red suits the car well. Apparently lots of parts were sourced elsewhere (Headlights from Audi, rear lights from a VW Scirocco, air con from an XJ40 Jag and so on) so cheaper to replace. Most came with a 3 speed slush box and a few were equipped with a manual gearbox but they're a rare find. Is this one auto or manual? Value is £25K - £40K depending on condition.

OP, I suggest you post on the AMOC forum - the very helpful owner of that concours-winning green Virage frequents there more than here.

Edited by V8LM on Monday 16th March 19:33

[SELON]

George29 said:

I like these, quite retro and cool. What's up with the bonnet on that one though? Has it been crashed or is it just left open?

Bonnet is just open apparently. Not damaged.

Will look over at AMOC as well as mentioned. Seems to be a lot of info, knowledge and experience over there.

[downr]

Or you could try Russell (vankypanky), iirc his previous was a virage

[F1 NDW]

downr said:

Or you could try Russell (vankypanky), iirc his previous was a virage

You'll find him over there!