1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante

KEY FACTS This Aston Martin V8 Volante is a rare and elegant grand tourer convertible, presented in a handsome colour scheme. Powered by a 5.3-litre V8 engine, driving the rear wheels via a three-speed automatic transmission. First registered in the UK in 1981, this example has also spent time abroad being used across Europe, but is understood to have always remained UK-registered. The car has been sparingly used in recent years, with a period in storage at Boxd London from 2018 to 2022, and thereafter at Indigo Blue European until 2026. The odometer shows 60,240 miles, which the seller believes to be the genuine total. EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES Understood to be one of just 439 V8 Volante models produced between 1978 and 1985. Finished in British Racing Green over a Cream leather-trimmed interior. The HPI report indicates that the car was initially blue for the first two years of its life. A retro-look Bluetooth radio head unit has been installed. Accompanied by a car cover, tool kit, jack, and two keys. CONDITION Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition. SERVICE HISTORY It was most recently serviced in April 2026 at an indicated 60,240 miles by Vantage Engineering. This was a recommissioning service following a period in storage, and included engine oil and filter, air filter, fuel filter, and spark plugs, followed by a fresh MOT test. In July 2021 at 60,164 miles, Pugsley & Lewis installed a Luminition energy ignition system, replaced the distributor vacuum retard unit, and re-charged the air conditioning. In June 2021 at 59,995 miles, Pugsley & Lewis carried out various work including an engine oil service, replacement of the vacuum ignition hoses, adjustment of the carburettors, subcontracted overhaul of the steering rack with new track rod ends, and an exchange window motor kit. A four-wheel computer wheel alignment was carried out in 2019. In July 2019 at 57,774 miles, Pugsley & Lewis replaced the rear hub bearings. A minor