1996 ASTON MARTIN V8 COUPE

KEY FACTS

• A low-mileage example of the V8 Coupe, which benefits from a recent bare-metal respray.
• Under the bonnet is the 5.4-litre V8, producing around 340bhp and 369lb-ft of torque, coupled to a smooth four-speed automatic transmission.
• This is one of only 101 examples of the V8 Coupe built from 1996 to 2000, making it a particularly rare coachbuilt GT car.
• It benefits from an extensive service history, performed at main dealers and specialists.
• The odometer indicates 40,964 miles, though there was a speedometer change at 4,500 miles, so the true mileage is understood to be 45,465 miles.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• Its Buckingham Green paintwork is perfectly complemented by tan leather upholstery and smart walnut burr inlays for the dashboard, centre console, and door panels.
• The cabin is equipped with electric seats, air conditioning, rear parking sensors, and an Alpine stereo.
• It rides on the original six-spoke OZ ‘Saturn’ wheels.
• Its original owner’s manual and service book will be included, alongside an extensive history file of MOT certificates and maintenance invoices.

CONDITION

• No known bodywork damage.
• A bare metal respray was completed in November 2019, and the Buckingham Green paintwork now presents superbly.
• Inside, its tan leather upholstery is in excellent condition, with very minor marks and surface creasing, but no major wear. The centre console armrest has some more noticeable cracking in the finish.
• The heater fan is currently inoperative, but there are no other known electrical faults.
• The most recent MOT test was on 8 April 2021, which was a pass with two advisories to monitor wear to the front anti-roll bar bushes.

SERVICE HISTORY

• Its most recent routine maintenance was in August 2017 at 45,018 miles, where technicians at Aston Martin specialist Davron performed an intermediate service, also replacing the HT leads.
• The alternator, crank sensors and two tyres have also recently been replaced.

Dates and mileage (on-paper mileages adjusted to reflect speedo change):

• 16/10/1996 - 42 miles - Portfield Sports & Classics Ltd (Pre-delivery inspection)
• 01/12/1996 - 1,929 miles - Portfield Sports & Classics Ltd (Service)
• 00/03/1997 - 4,500 miles - Portfield Sports & Classics Ltd (Speedometer change)
• 27/03/1997 - 5,164 miles - Portfield Sports & Classics Ltd (Service)
• 22/09/1997 - 8,611 miles - Portfield Sports & Classics Ltd (Service)
• 20/09/1999 - 9,567 miles - Aston Martin Works (Service)
• 29/06/2000 - 12,150 miles - Aston Martin Works (Service)
• 13/12/2000 - 14,966 miles - Aston Martin Works (Service)
• 27/07/2001 - 18,659 miles - Aston Martin Works (Service)
• 05/02/2002 - 20,242 miles - H.W.M (Service)
• 02/12/2002 - 24,271 miles - H.W.M (Service)
• 29/03/2005 - 39,935 miles - Harwoods Ltd (Service)
• 00/02/2012 - 44,146 miles - Harwoods Ltd (Service)
• 15/02/2015 - 44,462 miles - Davron, Aston Martin specialist (Service)
• 17/08/2017 - 45,018 miles - Davron, Aston Martin specialist (Service)

SUMMARY

One of only 101 Aston Martin V8 Coupes ever built, this exceptionally rare British brute has an excellent maintenance history and a desirable colour scheme. It would make a fantastic addition to a collection of lesser-seen modern classics, and is certain to prove a head-turning and entertaining weekend cruiser or road trip companion.

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