RE: Aston Martin V8 Vantage: PH Heroes

[RichardR]

That really is a thing of beauty. As with others on here, the V8 Vantage was the Aston that really figured on my radar during my formative years so this is very special.

Mind you, I think I'd've asked the AM Works boys to straighten out the gear knob before they sent it out the door...



Just noticed the handbrake too. You must have to have your face pressed against the steering wheel to release that!

[RichB]

RichardR said:

Just noticed the handbrake too. You must have to have your face pressed against the steering wheel to release that!

Why? It's a fly-off handbrake but I don't get your point?

[Bearboydfilms]

Beautifully restored and one of my favorite Aston Martins. Sometimes the classics can't be beaten.

[Zod]

5ohmustang said:

Looks very similiar to the Mustang II.

In the same way that Jordan looks similar to Cara Delevigne.

[ColonialNomad]

This is the kind of car that the word 'glorious' is completely appropriate for. I'd take it over the later forage any day.

[SlimRick]

I remember as a kid these being my dream car that I'd probably never own. Then I saw a kit car magazine with a Capri based copy that I thought looked great - any idea what kit car that might have been?

[williamp]

SlimRick said:

I remember as a kid these being my dream car that I'd probably never own. Then I saw a kit car magazine with a Capri based copy that I thought looked great - any idea what kit car that might have been?

DMS Bullitt...

[SlimRick]

williamp said:

SlimRick said:

I remember as a kid these being my dream car that I'd probably never own. Then I saw a kit car magazine with a Capri based copy that I thought looked great - any idea what kit car that might have been?

DMS Bullitt...

That's the one, thank you - my tastes as a kid weren't that great after all.

[AndyOs]

I have photos of GYV 868W Aston Martin V8 taken in 1980 at the Sanctuary, Houses of Parliament. Is this car still around?