Classic Aston Martin V8's
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Thank you everyone!
I start a new thread when work starts, and put a link in here. I'm hoping it will be soon but there's a car ahead of me that needs to be finished first so I don't know when it will be.
I start a new thread when work starts, and put a link in here. I'm hoping it will be soon but there's a car ahead of me that needs to be finished first so I don't know when it will be.
Calinours said:
Given the quality of the previous posts, I also look forward to a Vantage restoration continuation of this thread, and picking up a few maintenance tips. I've been gradually modifying my early Oscar India to late 80's X-pack spec, it now looks the part 
- all that remains to do is (gulp) the engine upgrade. I've held off until now as my cars original lump still runs very sweetly and the cost of a full rebuild to the later spec (or one of the popular bigger bore versions), even if the required and very rare carbs can be found, is eye-watering 
Do you have any photos of your V8? Would love to see the car! - all that remains to do is (gulp) the engine upgrade. I've held off until now as my cars original lump still runs very sweetly and the cost of a full rebuild to the later spec (or one of the popular bigger bore versions), even if the required and very rare carbs can be found, is eye-watering CQ8 said:
Thank you. I thought it would be an interesting project to document so I'm glad so many on here have enjoyed reading the thread.
The auction didn't reach the reserve and although there are a couple of people making enquiries I'm not convinced they will lead to anything but you never know.
Either way, I have booked the Vantage in for the restoration to commence. This will most likely be just after Easter as they have a couple of other projects to finish first.
In the meantime, here's a few photos from the H&H website. I can't fault them, they presented the car very well and I was happy with everything they did. These Aston V8's don't seem to typically do well at the more traditional auctions but the car was in storage nearby so I thought it was worth a try. A very nice Series 3 V8 with a manual gearbox and 7 litre RS Williams engine conversion did sell on Collecting Cars recently for just over £150,000. A good price so maybe something to consider.
Where were the pictures taken? looks very much like the Entrance to the Horseshoe at Shoebury Garrison? The auction didn't reach the reserve and although there are a couple of people making enquiries I'm not convinced they will lead to anything but you never know.
Either way, I have booked the Vantage in for the restoration to commence. This will most likely be just after Easter as they have a couple of other projects to finish first.
In the meantime, here's a few photos from the H&H website. I can't fault them, they presented the car very well and I was happy with everything they did. These Aston V8's don't seem to typically do well at the more traditional auctions but the car was in storage nearby so I thought it was worth a try. A very nice Series 3 V8 with a manual gearbox and 7 litre RS Williams engine conversion did sell on Collecting Cars recently for just over £150,000. A good price so maybe something to consider.
Excellent work BTW amazing attention to detail
Any news on the new restoration?
The photos were taken by the auction company so I don't know exactly where it was. However, the car was in that part of Essex at the time so I would say it's very likely.
I do miss that car, seeing the photos again has brought back all the memories. It does look good, I was so pleased with the way it turned out. The colour combination worked perfectly. Thank you for your words of appreciation.
The new restoration has indeed started but I'm not ready to share photos just yet...
I do miss that car, seeing the photos again has brought back all the memories. It does look good, I was so pleased with the way it turned out. The colour combination worked perfectly. Thank you for your words of appreciation.
The new restoration has indeed started but I'm not ready to share photos just yet...
Edited by CQ8 on Thursday 25th April 23:10
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