This low price 4.7 Vantage sits unwanted in Surrey.
This low price 4.7 Vantage sits unwanted in Surrey.
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Jon39

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14,469 posts

166 months

Sunday 27th August 2023
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Now covered in dust, it has been on a garage forecourt for months.
You should be able to easily spot a couple of clues, suggesting one of the problems.
Other reasons might be aspects of the spec..





Jon39

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14,469 posts

166 months

Sunday 27th August 2023
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Here is the answer.

Look at the headlight washer covers. Body colour, whereas they are black on every colour Vantage.

Probably that mistake arose because this car has black paintwork, not red. Whoever did the red wrap, must have seen the black headlight washer covers and mistakenly thought they are supposed to be body colour.

I have seen videos of wraps being applied with razor sharp craft knives being used for all the cutting. I cannot believe that every knife cut misses the original paintwork.
A worn seat.
Strangely dull red stitching on black leather.
160w Audio.
Sportshift.
Extra hard suspension.
5 Spoke Wheels, but they are the limited refresh diamond cut version.

I have just noticed, with the photograph enlarged, differing panel gaps either side of the bonnet, particularly at the front. Ooops.


Edited by Jon39 on Sunday 27th August 20:33

AstonV

1,652 posts

129 months

Tuesday 29th August 2023
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If it’s mechanically sound. For the right price it’s definitely worth saving. For someone with the ability and time to do the work themselves.