Get yourself into a unique Aston
Auction of nine special models is coming up
A great opportunity to acquire one or more unique Astons is coming up, including a V8 Vantage Coupe (picture). According to Classic Driver, auction house Bonhams is to put up for sale nine commemorative, hand-built Aston V8s. All were owned by one person, and were privately commissioned in 1987 with the aim of celebrating the 21st anniversary of V8 production.
It's reckoned that this is a unique series of cars: the nine vehicles, all with minimal mileage, are consecutively registered and finished in identical Hunter Green coachwork with tan leather upholstery, burr walnut veneer and dark green carpeting. Note that the picture is generic and isn't the right colour!
The report said the collection has been "fastidiously maintained" by the current owner, the second. Each car carries a card in the glove box recording every occasion it has been used. Last year, all were featured at Aston's new Gaydon factory during a visit by Prince Charles.
The auction is on 4 June 2005.
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