Aston Martin V8 Volante automatic transmission with new engine redone in the Vantage specifications with a cubic capacity of 6 litres. This V540 Cabriolet was delivered new to the USA and subsequently imported to Germany. The current owner bought it from the previous German owner, a pensioner who only used his Aston Martin to drive to the Golf course. The current owner, used to Italian sports cars with superior performance, wasn’t satisfied with the performance and therefore made the decision to have the engine entirely redone by a renowned specialist in the South-west of France. The goal was to obtain an engine performance comparable or superior to the Vantage version and this was surpassed: the estimated power in the present configuration is 400 BHP. The engine was re-bored to 6 litres, new pistons, valves, distributor head bushing etc. The carburettors are new as is the exhaust manifold, the brakes, the steering rack and the tires. The automatic gearbox was revised entirely and adapted to the new engine performance in the UK. Invoices totalling over 25,000 Euros for the mechanical work are available. The car is still being run-in with only 700 km covered since completion of the engine work. Consequently the mechanics are perfect and the cosmetic condition of the car is good. There are no visible traces of corrosion, and we noticed no faults except for a minuscule scratch on the left rear wing. The chromes are also in very good condition. The Vantage BBS rims are new, and a POW front spoiler was fitted. The interior is in a good state of conservation. The carpets deserve a complete cleaning and the leather only needs an appropriate treatment to regain their lustre. The woodwork is very nice. This is a superb car with a performance superior to the original Vantage. The stainless steel exhaust has a great sound and it is sensational to profit from the marriage of such performance with the legendary comfort of the Aston Martin.
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Monday, August 31, 2009
1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante
Aston Martin V8 Volante automatic transmission with new engine redone in the Vantage specifications with a cubic capacity of 6 litres. This V540 Cabriolet was delivered new to the USA and subsequently imported to Germany. The current owner bought it from the previous German owner, a pensioner who only used his Aston Martin to drive to the Golf course. The current owner, used to Italian sports cars with superior performance, wasn’t satisfied with the performance and therefore made the decision to have the engine entirely redone by a renowned specialist in the South-west of France. The goal was to obtain an engine performance comparable or superior to the Vantage version and this was surpassed: the estimated power in the present configuration is 400 BHP. The engine was re-bored to 6 litres, new pistons, valves, distributor head bushing etc. The carburettors are new as is the exhaust manifold, the brakes, the steering rack and the tires. The automatic gearbox was revised entirely and adapted to the new engine performance in the UK. Invoices totalling over 25,000 Euros for the mechanical work are available. The car is still being run-in with only 700 km covered since completion of the engine work. Consequently the mechanics are perfect and the cosmetic condition of the car is good. There are no visible traces of corrosion, and we noticed no faults except for a minuscule scratch on the left rear wing. The chromes are also in very good condition. The Vantage BBS rims are new, and a POW front spoiler was fitted. The interior is in a good state of conservation. The carpets deserve a complete cleaning and the leather only needs an appropriate treatment to regain their lustre. The woodwork is very nice. This is a superb car with a performance superior to the original Vantage. The stainless steel exhaust has a great sound and it is sensational to profit from the marriage of such performance with the legendary comfort of the Aston Martin.
