This head-turning 5.3-litre 1980 Aston Martin V8 has a fascinating history, having once been owned by Graham Chapman on Monty Python fame, perhaps best-known today as King Arthur from the movie ‘Monty Python and the Holy Grail’.

The car has been cherished by its current long-term owner since 1996, during which time is has been tuned and upgraded, resulting in a personal, unique and very special machine.

The vendor says it was inspired by famed Aston Martin specialist Andre Bloom and “this unique car was his dream machine”.

Rebuilt to a combination of X-Pack and PoW specification from a standard V8 Volante, ‘3003 DH’ been converted to high-performance Vantage specification with uprated steering, suspension and brakes.

It also has a five-speed dog-leg manual gearbox and redesigned bodywork with Vantage flared wheelarches, front spoiler and rear under-valance, while the side markers were removed and later square indicators fitted.

“The list is endless,” says the vendor, with renowned...