One to Buy: 1 of 1 last off the production line 1991 Aston Martin V8 Vantage V580X
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From its introduction in early 1977 until the last example rolled off the production line in late 1989, the Aston Martin V8 Vantage was Britain’s only series production offering that could rival Italy’s top-of-the-range supercars.
From January 1986, the V8 Vantage got a useful boost when Aston Martin began to install the V580X motor seen previously in the limited edition Zagato-bodied version. With its Cosworth pistons, high lift camshafts, larger inlet ports and higher compression ratio, the V580X unit pumped out a formidable 410bhp at 6000rpm and 395lb-ft at 5100rpm.
New 16-inch split-rim wheels with concealed nuts gave the car a fresh new look and in late 1987 Aston Martin added a 432bhp option complete with big bore airbox, larger carburettors, air pump delete and free-flow exhaust.
Currently on offer at the Dylan Miles showroom in Royal Tunbridge Wells is the last V8 Vantage ever produced by Aston Martin and one of just 137 examples produced in V580X trim.
Commissioned by pharmaceuticals magnate Wensley Haydon-Baillie in July 1989, this particular car was configured in British Racing Green with Black upholstery, manual transmission and a number of special features to include a trick exhaust, elaborate audio system, electric Recaro seats with speakers in the headrests, a leather covered half roll cage, electric sunroof, Pespex headlight covers and more.
First registered in January 1991, this unique car is today offered in superb original condition having covered a little over 31,000 miles.
