Est: £30,000 - £40,000
1997 Aston Martin V8 Coupe Registration number P609 OMJ Chas
United Kingdom • 26 Mar 2026 • Lot 25A
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1997 Aston Martin V8 Coupe, formerly Aston Martin's factory press car, boasts a normally aspirated 5.3L V8 engine and a Royal Blue exterior with parchment interior. With over £100,000 spent on services including rebuilt suspension and rear axle, and low mileage at 46,287, it's being sold because the owner prefers their Volante.
Condition
7
Serviced, bills, minor reconditioning needed.
/ 10
[Transmission]
Transmission:
SCFDAM2S2TBR79017
Chassis No:
Odometer:
46,287 miles
P609 OMJ
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
1997 Aston Martin V8 Coupe
Registration number P609 OMJ
Chassis number SCFDAM2S2TBR79017
Engine number 95/79017/A
Royal Blue with a parchment interior piped in blue, carpets edged in dark blue and a parchment headlining
Bought by the owner from a Charterhouse auction in 2015 and subsequently serviced by R S Williams or Nicholas Mee with bills on file for over £100,000 including rebuilt suspension and rear axle over the past 10 years
Normally aspirated 5.3 litre V8 engine model only available for three years
One of the last of the hand built V8 coupés to be made
Registration number originally AM V8 was used as Aston Martin's factory, press and test car before being sold into private hands later that year and registered with the current number
Last service and MOT'd 20/2/26
Current mileage 46,287 (less than 36,000 miles when purchased)
There is also a mention of this car in 'The Ultimate History of Aston Martin' p.150
Only being sold as the owner has a Volante he would like to enjoy mor...
Points of note
[Loading]
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
[Loading]
Median Price (Since 2020)
[Loading]
Highest Price (Since 2020)
World Record
If this vehicle sells at the mid-point of its estimate it will set a new world record for the [enter model]
Top X%
The mid-point of the vehicle's estimate places it in the top [X]% of sold prices we've seen for the [enter model]
Lowest Price
If this vehicle sells at the mid-point of its estimate it will be the lowest price we've seen for the [enter model]
Average Price
The mid-point of the vehicle's estimate places it near the average price we see for the [enter model]
Rare Sale
This vehicle comes to market rarely. In auction records we've only seen [enter number] sold before
Icon
This vehicle comes is an icon of the game. Any collection would benefit from having one
Previous Sales
Gallery
MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Feb 19 2027
Latest MOT Mileage
46,271 miles
Registration Date
1997-01-01
MOT History
Passed
On Feb 20 2026 with 46,271 miles
Failed
On Jan 28 2026 with 46,225 miles
There were 3 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Passed
On Dec 05 2024 with 45,134 miles
Failed
On Nov 27 2024 with 45,125 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Major:
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed
On Nov 26 2024 with 45,117 miles
There were 3 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Advisory:
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On Nov 15 2023 with 43,329 miles
Passed
On Oct 27 2022 with 41,281 miles
Passed
On Nov 01 2021 with 39,174 miles
Passed
On Oct 26 2020 with 38,281 miles
Passed
On Oct 23 2019 with 37,835 miles
Passed
On Oct 17 2018 with 37,424 miles
Passed
On Jun 02 2017 with 37,031 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- coil spring corroded all coil springs have surface corrosion (2.4.C.1b)
Passed
On Mar 03 2016 with 36,362 miles
Passed
On Aug 27 2014 with 35,698 miles
Passed
On Aug 27 2013 with 35,198 miles
Passed
On Mar 23 2012 with 34,802 miles
Passed
On Jan 27 2011 with 34,133 miles
Passed
On Oct 09 2009 with 33,635 miles
Passed
On Sep 24 2008 with 32,620 miles
Passed
On Dec 11 2006 with 31,257 miles
MOT Mileage Trend
