Aston Martin 1980 V8 Volante 5 Speed

Price: - Item location: Ellicott City, Maryland, United States
Description:

1980 Aston Martin V-8 Volante

Beautiful V8 Volante needs a new home. Long term owner since 2005. This is a fantastic driver wearing original factory lacquer paint on all panels except driver's door. Photo documented full engine re-build 2010 to 2011.Owner purchased the car from Park Place Limited with 44,000 miles. At that time, leak down, compression check, and pre-purchase inspection done. Car was shipped to East Coast for safety check with Steel Wings. Brakes, brake boosters, ignition, and other items noted on receipts.Over the next 14 years, owner drove 16,000 miles. Car received annual services and additional services as needed. Clutch replaced 2010. Gauges removed, cleaned, replaced. Shocks replaced; cooling system converted to Evans Waterless Coolant; braided brake lines; full annual service completed seven months ago.2010 to 2011 full engine re-build, photos and receipts included. Euro spec base plate, throttle linkage, and Weber 48mm carbs were installed. The original US airbox and 42mm Webers come with the car.This is a happy, well maintained, safe driver.The rear seat leather is in decent condition; the top is in decent, somewhat worn condition, some cloudiness rear window; carpet is fair to below fair; front seat leather both sides cracked and worn; chip on leading edge driver door; microblistering paint on boot lid; small ding right front and left rear; interior wood in good shape with some scratches. The car looks good wearing it's mostly original paint; the interior is going to need some attention near term.Accompanying the car is full history file including original shipping invoice from Aston Martin, and service records going back to the 1990's. Full photo documentation of the engine re-build on a CD comes with the car. Car has had three owners.Owner has had many mile and smiles with this great car. This era Aston V8s are appreciating. This is great Aston to drive and enjoy as is, with room to improve the interior now that all the mechanical work has been completed. Good luck with the auction, please pm owner with questions. Thanks!
Vehicle Details:
  • Make: Aston Martin
  • Model: V-8
  • SubModel: V8 Volante
  • Type: Convertible
  • Trim: Volante
  • Year: 1980
  • Mileage: 61000
  • VIN: V8COL15120
  • Color: Jubilee Silver
  • Engine size: 5.4 Liter V8
  • Number of cylinders: 8
  • Power options: Power Windows
  • Fuel: Gasoline
  • Transmission: Manual
  • Drive type: RWD
  • Interior color: Blue
  • Drive side: Left-hand drive
  • Options: CD Player
  • Vehicle Title: Clear
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