1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante Series 1

This 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante Series 1 was acquired by James G. Robinson, the former film producer and CEO of Morgan Creek Entertainment, from Harry Worth Automobiles of Chicago in 1980. Chassis V8C0L15073 was kept as part of his collection over the next four decades including time in Los Angeles and Baltimore, where it received a repaint in its current burgundy metallic finish sometime after 2004. Now showing 18k miles, the car wears a power-operated tan soft top over tan leather upholstery and rides on 17″ multi-piece alloy wheels. It is powered by a 5.3-liter V8 that breathes through four Weber downdraft carburetors, while shifting is through a three-speed automatic transmission linked with a limited-slip differential. Inside, the cabin is accented by burl wood trim and appointed with a Blaupunkt stereo and Koolaire air conditioning. This V8 Volante Series 1 is now offered in Maryland by the seller on behalf of the late owner’s estate with an owner’s manual, purchase documentation, service records, and a clean Montana title in the name of the late owner’s LLC. Introduced in June 1978, the V8 Volante featured hand-built aluminum bodywork as well as a power-operated convertible top. The closed “power bulge” hood was carried over from the Series 4 coupe to clear the quad Weber carburetors of the V540 and later V580 engines specified for the soft-top Volante, and further styling details included a mesh grille, twin round headlights, fender vents, and an integrated rear spoiler.