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£85,749
1978 Aston Martin V8 Series III 5-Speed
United States • 8 Sept 2026
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1978 Aston Martin V8 Series III coupe, one of 970 produced, features a 5.3L V8 with a desirable 5-speed manual transmission and has been repainted silver. While mechanically maintained with recent work on carburetors and spark plugs, it does show cosmetic wear including tears in the driver's seat.
Condition
6
The car has been repainted and has tears in the driver's seat, indicating moderate wear. The seller also notes the gas tank was cleaned in 2025, which could imply a need for some upkeep. However, the engine components like carburetors were rebuilt in 2023 and spark plugs replaced in 2024, suggesting mechanical upkeep.
/ 10
Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
V811573LCA
Odometer:
65,000 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
5.3-Liter V8 Five-Speed Manual Transmission Repainted Silver Black Leather Upholstery 15″ GKN Alloy Wheels Pioneer CD Stereo Air Conditioning
This 1978 Aston Martin V8 is one of a claimed 970 Series III units produced in Newport Pagnell between 1973 and 1978.
Finished in silver over black leather, the left-hand-drive coupe is powered by a 5.3-liter V8 linked with a five-speed manual transmission.
It rides on 15″ GKN Kent alloy wheels with ventilated disc brakes and also has a hood scoop, fog lights, a sunroof, air conditioning, and a CD stereo.
This V8 Series III is now offered in Plattsburgh, New York with a clean Ohio title in the name of the seller’s company.
Aston Martin V8s were assembled by hand at the company’s Newport Pagnell factory.
Series III models are equipped with a more pronounced hood scoop to accommodate their Weber carburetors.
This example came finished from the factory in Cricket White and was repainted silver some time ago.
Features include a mesh grille, t...
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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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