To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys' London event, 24 October
2019.
Estimate:
£150,000 - £200,000
- One-of-one special-edition Virage built in collaboration with
Cartier
- Single ownership and under 3,500 miles from new
- Unique piece of Aston Martin history
On 25 May 1935, Mortimer 'Mort' Morris-Goodall called the first
meeting of the Aston Martin Owners Club. Sixty years later, on the
Diamond Jubilee of that inaugural meeting, the marque teamed with
famed jewellers Cartier to produce this one-of-a-kind Diamond
Jubilee Virage Volante�offered for sale with jewels in excess of $1
million!
The Virage was the last of the handmade Aston Martins built before
Ford's ownership meant making significant changes to the production
process. First offered in coupe form upon its debut in 1988, the
new Virage was much more graceful and streamlined than its V8
predecessors. Remarkably modern-looking, the lines of the Virage
were low and clean, and featured an all-aluminium hand-formed body.
Despite being a large and heavy car, outfitted with Connolly
leather, Wilton wool carpets, and wood trim, the 5.3-litre V-8
engine was equipped with Weber-Marelli fuel injection and a new
cylinder head engineered by Callaway in Connecticut. With an output
of 330 horsepower and 364 foot-pounds of torque, the Virage was
much more than just a powerful gentleman's express.
In 1992 Aston Martin updated the Virage by offering the open-topped
Volante and the option of a 6.3-litre engine conversion, which
included several body modifications. Many of the owners wished to
receive the body upgrades but retain the 5.3-litre engine�chassis
60200, offered here, is one of these special 'Cosmetic' or 'Wide
Body' Volantes. Visible are the enlarged wheel arches to hold the
larger split-rim wheels, the larger front air dam, and revised sill
covers. Chassis 60200, of course, also has the addition of the
"Diamond Jubilee" badge displayed proudly on the boot�a reminder
that this Virage is one of a kind.
Offered today from its first and only owner, still finished in its
original colours of silver over black leather, and showing just
under 3,500 miles from new, this is certainly the ultimate Virage
for any dedicated Aston Martin Owners Club enthusiast.
Please note that this car has passed 6,000 km and therefore VAT is
not payable on the purchase price. In addition, the UK number plate
'P1 AMV' will be included in the sale for a UK buyer.
To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction,
please visit the RM website at
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/lf19.