Vehicle Description
-Silver with Brown interior, Brown Wilton Wool carpeting, Beige
wool headliner, 5.3 Liter full specification Vantage engine,
5-speed ZF manual gearbox, Matching numbers as confirmed by its
BMIHT certificate.
The definition of the word Vantage is "a position giving a
strategic advantage, commanding perspective, or comprehensive
view". The name "Vantage" has long been the label given to only
Aston Martin's most high-performance variants, this dating back to
the Feltham produced DB2 era.
The 1977 V8 Vantage, marked a bold new era when launched as a
standalone model with distinctive styling and a potent
400-horsepower V-8 engine. Capable of 0-60 mph in 5.2 seconds and a
top speed of 170 mph, the new Vantage reigned as the Britain's
Frist Supercar and for time was acknowledged as the World's Fastest
Production Car. While the Vantage retained much of the standard
model's body lines, it was update to include several defining
elements such as its front air dam, modified bonnet and "fliptail"
rear end spoiler, all for improved aerodynamics. Initially the
bonnet plug and rear decklid spoiler were bolted to the bolt to the
bodywork. After the first 16 cars were produced, the bonnet plug
and rear fliptail spoiler were fully integrated to the bodywork.
Thus, the first 16 V8 Vantages became known as by the factory and
enthusiast "Bolt-On Fliptail" V8 Vantage versions.
Due to their being the first of the V8 Vantage model range, these
Bolt-On Fliptail variants have become some of the most rare and
sought after of the V8 Aston model range as well as achieving
supercar status of the era and one of the rarest Aston Martin
models to leave their famed Newport Pagnell factory.
The V8 Vantage on offer is one of these first 16 cars produced. Its
early UK history and ownership is well known, it was AMOC member
owned and cared for throughout its UK ownerships. Circa 2015 it was
purchased by a Canadian enthusiast who exported it from the UK and
imported to Canada. Already in excellent mechanical condition and
cosmetic condition, during 2017 this V8 Vantage was entrusted to
RSP Motorsports of Komoka, Ontario for a cosmetic restoration,
color change to its current Silver, its interior also being
retrimmed to Brown and finally a conversion from RHD to LHD was
performed. Kept in this ownership for several years, this V8
Vantage was sold during 2020 and crossed the border to become a
resident of the East Coast of The United States. The V8 Vantage was
kept in this ownership through 2020 when it was once again sold to
new ownership. At this time, the Vantage crossed the continent and
took on California residency where it has been enjoyed until our
recent purchase.
While in its California ownership, the V8 Vantage was entrusted to
well-known and respected service-restoration specialists, Fast Cars
of Redondo Beach for over $50,000 service to ensure its being kept
in top condition throughout. Fast Cars performed the following:
Complete recommissioning of the suspension, braking, and clutch
systems, new engine belts and hoses, a rebuilt water pump,
ultrasonic gas tank cleaning, new wood gauge panel veneer as well
as various interior electronics to ensure all would be presented
and functioning properly. It has since been used and enjoyed
sparingly within its California ownership.
At the beginning of 2025 the V8 Vantage was once again offered for
sale. Given the opportunity to purchase this rare V8 Vantage beast,
we of course, jumped at the chance. While in Autosport Designs
ownership, this V8 Vantage Bolt-On Fliptail has been serviced
cosmetically and mechanically by us to allow it a proper and care
free start in its next ownership and befitting Autosport Designs
becoming part of this rare V8 Vantage ownership and maintenance
history.
Power, Performance, Condition and Rarity. This truly offers the
opportunity to own a very special, rare Aston Martin that is truly
unique. As a colleague of mine said, it is "a brute in a suit"
given its muscle car performance and bespoke British Saville Row
elegance. We are proud to offer this rare V8 Vantage "Bolted-On
Fliptail" to market.
