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£53,518
1978 Aston Martin V8 Series III
United States • 13 Jun 2026
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1978 Aston Martin V8 Series III is a left-hand-drive model originally sold for the North American market, featuring a Jubilee Silver exterior and Burgundy leather interior. It is powered by a 5.3-liter V8 with quad Weber carburetors and a three-speed automatic transmission, but the engine runs rich and has a valve cover gasket leak.
Condition
4
The car is functional but has several cosmetic and mechanical issues. The odometer shows 61 miles, but total mileage is unknown, suggesting potential inaccuracies. The engine runs rich, and there is a valve cover gasket leak. The steering rack was recently rebuilt, and the shifter linkage seal was replaced, indicating some recent maintenance but also highlighting areas that needed attention. The overall condition requires reconditioning.
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Transmission:
Automatic
Chassis No:
V811886LCA
Odometer:
61 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
TMU 5.3-Liter V8 Quad Weber Carburetors Three-Speed Automatic Transmission Powr-Lok Limited Slip Differential Jubilee Silver Paint Burgundy Leather Upholstery 15" GKN Kent Alloy Wheels Ventilated Disc Brakes Air Conditioning Blaupunkt AM/FM Cassette Stereo BMIHT Certificate
This 1978 Aston Martin V8 is one of a claimed 970 Series III units produced in Newport Pagnell between 1973 and 1978.
The car is a left-hand-drive unit that was completed in March 1978 and designated for the North American market.
Chassis V8/11398/LCA was delivered new to Taylor Rolls Royce Inc.
of Palm Beach, Florida, and was later relocated to Arizona before being acquired by the seller in 2024.
Finished in Jubilee Silver over Burgundy leather, the coupe is powered by a 5.3-liter V8 fitted with four Weber downdraft carburetors that is linked with a three-speed automatic transmission and a limited-slip differential.
It rides on 15″ GKN Kent alloy wheels coupled with ventilated disc brakes and also has a hood s...
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£25,380
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£55,163
Median Price (Since 2020)
£251,260
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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