New Owner for a V8V
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Thought I'd better get round to posting some pics up, I've had this a couple of months now and haven't stopped smiling yet.
Living in the UAE I was somewhat hesitant to go for an Aston due to some horror stories regarding support and lack of parts availability/cost I'd heard. With a distinct lack of indies compared to the UK it was something that I'd been put off by. However joining the local club here and discussing with people their experiences, where some hidden gems were with regards to support and generally feeling a whole lot better about ownership I decided i needed to find a car.
And what a car it is; 2006 V8V. The history and condition of this car sold it to me very quickly. It has always been owned by enthusiasts and had funds lavished on it, so anything that could've been maintained has been - and more! It was originally Red, but a previous owner saw Lightning Silver when it was first released for the DBS and liked it so much he took it back to Aston to be stripped and resprayed. The colour is straight silver in bright light, but plays through hints of blues and greys with a lot of flake over the curves of the car or in shaded conditions. It reminds me of a very subtle version of the "flip" paints TVR sometimes used.
To say it is immaculate is an understatement, I even have a certificate to prove it - it won at last years Aston Concours event in the Emirates.
Interior is Kestrel Tan, a colour I know divides opinion but I love it. No pictures here but I will do as I go through my changes. There are a few things I want to improve on, mainly refresh the interior to modernise things with glass buttons, upgraded Nav etc.
But for now, pics......
Living in the UAE I was somewhat hesitant to go for an Aston due to some horror stories regarding support and lack of parts availability/cost I'd heard. With a distinct lack of indies compared to the UK it was something that I'd been put off by. However joining the local club here and discussing with people their experiences, where some hidden gems were with regards to support and generally feeling a whole lot better about ownership I decided i needed to find a car.
And what a car it is; 2006 V8V. The history and condition of this car sold it to me very quickly. It has always been owned by enthusiasts and had funds lavished on it, so anything that could've been maintained has been - and more! It was originally Red, but a previous owner saw Lightning Silver when it was first released for the DBS and liked it so much he took it back to Aston to be stripped and resprayed. The colour is straight silver in bright light, but plays through hints of blues and greys with a lot of flake over the curves of the car or in shaded conditions. It reminds me of a very subtle version of the "flip" paints TVR sometimes used.
To say it is immaculate is an understatement, I even have a certificate to prove it - it won at last years Aston Concours event in the Emirates.
Interior is Kestrel Tan, a colour I know divides opinion but I love it. No pictures here but I will do as I go through my changes. There are a few things I want to improve on, mainly refresh the interior to modernise things with glass buttons, upgraded Nav etc.
But for now, pics......
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