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£1,021,885
1965 Aston Martin Short Chassis Volante
France • 5 Feb 2021
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1965 Aston Martin Short Chassis Volante is a rare, left-hand drive example, one of only 12 originally produced. It was displayed at the 1965 Los Angeles Motor Show and has been with the same owner for nearly 30 years. The car has undergone an extensive restoration, retaining its original colors and features, with the engine upgraded to include three Weber carburetors.
Condition
8
The car has been meticulously restored, retaining its original Autumn Gold paint and beige Connolly leather interior. It retains special equipment like Normalair air conditioning and a Blaupunkt Montreux radio. Recent mechanical work ensures it runs well. However, the listing mentions that the car is being sold without a technical inspection.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
DBVC/2315/L
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
1965 Aston Martin Short Chassis Volante Carte grise française Châssis n° DBVC/2315/L Moteur n° 400/2309 - Equipée de son moteur d'origine - Unique exemplaire délivrée dans la couleur Autumn gold - Le plus exclusif des cabriolets Aston Martin - L'un des 12 exemplaires delivré neuf en conduite à gauche - Entre les mains du même propriétaire depuis près de 30 ans - Voiture du Salon de Los Angeles 1965 Dans la gamme Aston Martin, ce sublime cabriolet occupe une place à part.
En effet, désigné sous la simple appellation "Volante" (dont c'est alors la première apparition pour la marque de Newport Pagnell), il est un des seuls à ne pas porter un nom comportant les lettres "DB", contrairement aux autres modèles de la période David Brown.
A ce simple "Volante" qui sera ensuite repris sur tous les cabriolets de la marque, il est généralement ajouté la mention "Short Chassis" qui permet d'identifier ce modèle rarissime à coup sûr.
En fait, cette voiture constitue une combinaison du meilleur de...
Points of note
£510,249
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£674,440
Median Price (Since 2020)
£1,021,885
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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