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£189,750
1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Saloon
United Kingdom • 19 Sept 2026 • Lot Lot 283
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Saloon has been meticulously maintained and significantly restored by marque specialists, with over £170,000 invested since 2010. The car features a desirable 5.7-litre engine conversion, upgraded handling, and extensive service history, positioning it as a prime example for collectors.
Condition
8
The car underwent an extensive restoration by Pugsley & Lewis between 2010-2015, costing over £158,000. Further works were completed in 2018 and most recently in July 2026. While specific cosmetic details are not provided, the significant investment in restoration and maintenance suggests a car in excellent mechanical and very good cosmetic condition, requiring only minor reconditioning if anything.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
V8/VOR/12284
Odometer:
94,186 miles
Reg Number:
KUC 57W
RHD/LHD:
LHD
• Present ownership since 2010 • Restored by Pugsley & Lewis 2010-2015 • 5.7-litre engine conversion • Harvey Bailey handling kit and uprated brakes • Extensive restoration and service history • Over £170,000 spent during present ownership With the resurrection of the 'Vantage' name in 1977, Aston Martin enthusiasts everywhere breathed a sigh of relief; previously applied to high-power versions of the DB six-cylinder cars, it had been dormant since the V8's arrival back in 1969.
A heavier car than its six-cylinder predecessor, the V8 suffered as emissions legislation became ever more strangulating, leading to concern that Aston Martin's traditional performance image might be lost.
The arrival of the Vantage dispelled any such worries.
Propelling Aston's V8 back into the supercar league was a tuned version of the existing 5,340cc engine breathing through a quartet of 48mm Weber carburettors rather than the standard 42mm instruments.
Valves and ports were enlarged and the camshafts c...
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£75,267
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£158,000
Median Price (Since 2020)
£293,664
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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