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Description

One of only 137 factory built V8 Vantage 580X saloons
Supplied new in August 1987 by Reg Vardy Ltd
Desirably uprated to 5.7 Litres by marque specialists
ZF five-speed manual with correct X Pack high-output engine
Finished in Suffolk Red with Magnolia interior piped Burgundy
Comprehensive restoration with expenditure in excess of £100,000
Phenomenal history file with decades of invoices
Formerly retained and maintained by Aston Martin Works

The V8 Vantage 580X represents the ultimate expression of the hand built Newport Pagnell Aston Martin and by 1987 the model had reached its most complete and formidable form. Built in very limited numbers, these late carburettor X Pack cars combine the full 580 specification engine with the later chassis developments, giving them a level of performance and usability that sets them apart from earlier Vantages.

First delivered in the summer of 1987, this example was specified in the classic and highly complementary combination of Suffolk Red over Magnolia hide with dark piping, a colour scheme that perfectly suits the purposeful stance of the V8 Vantage. From new the car has been carefully maintained and its history file provides a clear and continuous record of its life, ownership and upkeep.

During long term ownership the car was the subject of a comprehensive restoration with expenditure in excess of £100,000. The invoices on file detail the extent of the work carried out and reflect a no compromise approach, with attention given to the structural condition, mechanical components and cosmetic presentation to return the car to the standard expected of one of the ultimate Newport Pagnell models. This was not a light refurbishment but a properly executed programme intended to ensure the car could be driven and enjoyed with confidence.

In 2017 the car was acquired by Aston Martin Works for their heritage fleet, a role reserved for examples that drive and present exactly as they should. Maintained by the factory team and used as intended, further significant expenditure was carried out during this period before it was sold on in 2022 and assigned the registration XPK 33.

On the road the character is exactly what defines a late X Pack Vantage. The upgraded 5.3 litre engine delivers immense mid range performance and effortless high speed cruising, while the ZF five speed gearbox gives the long legged refinement that makes these cars such capable continent crossing machines. There is a weight and integrity to the way it drives that only a hand assembled Aston Martin of this era can offer.

With known history from new, major restorative investment in excess of £100,000 and a period of care with Aston Martin Works, this is a highly collectable example of the definitive carburettor V8 Vantage and one that is ready to be used and enjoyed as intended.

Now available for viewing at the DD Classics Dealership in London, please call to book an appointment.

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Technical Details

Vehicle data

Make: Aston Martin
Model series: V8
Model name: V8 Vantage X-Pack
First registration date: Not provided
Year of manufacture: 1987
Mileage (read): 77,000 mi
Chassis number: Not provided
Engine number: Not provided
Gearbox number: Not provided
Matching numbers: No
Number of owners: Not provided

Technical details

Body style: Coupe
Power (kW/hp): 322/438
Cubic capacity (cm³): 5340
Cylinders: 8
Doors: Not provided
Steering: Right (RHD)
Gearbox: Manual
Gears: Not provided
Transmission: Rear
Front brakes: Disc
Rear brakes: Disc
Fuel type: Petrol

Individual Configuration

Exterior color: Red
Interior color: Beige

Interior material: Leather

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1987 | Aston Martin V8 Vantage X-Pack