One to Buy: 1 of 36 LHD 1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage V580X

One to Buy: 1 of 36 LHD 1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage V580X

For most of its life, the Aston Martin V8 Vantage was the only traditional front-engined Grand Tourer with sufficient punch to match the new generation of mid-engined supercars. Thanks to an…

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One to Buy: 1 of 1 last off the production line 1991 Aston Martin V8 Vantage V580X

One to Buy: 1 of 1 last off the production line 1991 Aston Martin V8 Vantage V580X

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…

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Car Spotting: Early 1980s London Part 4

Car Spotting: Early 1980s London Part 4

Part 4 car spotting mostly in and around London during the early 1980s. Featured cars: Lamborghini Countach S: EE 94170, Rolls Royce Camargue: GHV 69W, Ferrari 308 GTB: MS 91…

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Guide: Aston Martin V8 Vantage V540 - a Historical & Technical Appraisal

Guide: Aston Martin V8 Vantage V540 - a Historical & Technical Appraisal

Aston Martin had offered a Vantage option on the DB2, DB4, DB5, DB6 and DBS, all of which were powered by the firm’s revered straight six engine. Work on a V8 to replace the straight six began in…

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Guide: Aston Martin V8 Vantage Zagato - a Historical & Technical Appraisal

Guide: Aston Martin V8 Vantage Zagato - a Historical & Technical Appraisal

At the London Motor Show in October 1960, Aston Martin unveiled a lightweight version of their DB4 GT with restyled coachwork by Zagato of Milan. The DB4 GT Zagato was the ultimate Aston Martin…

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