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£71,000

1973 Aston Martin Vantage

United Kingdom • 18 May 2019 • Lot 211

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AI Listing Summary

This 1973 Aston Martin AM Vantage is a rare and desirable model, being one of only 70 'Vantage-engined' cars produced. It features a comprehensive history file, including invoices from renowned specialists, and has undergone significant work such as an engine and gearbox rebuild in 2007.

Condition

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The car has been well-maintained, with a documented history of servicing and reconditioning. The retrim in 1989 and engine/gearbox rebuild in 2007 suggest that the car has been cared for, contributing to its fabulous appearance today. The presence of invoices from reputable specialists further supports the assessment of its condition.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

AM6053RA

Odometer:

43,000 miles

Reg Number:

DBY 453M

RHD/LHD:

RHD

All 70 of these fantastic cars were ‘Vantage-engined’ and to the highest state of tune - ‘SVC’.

They represent a special place in Aston Martin history as they were the last six cylinder cars with a heritage stemming from the greatest era of the firm’s racing history and the last to be fitted with wire wheels.

They also marked a return to the traditionally shaped front that was first introduced in the DB3S in the early ‘fifties, continued throughout the ‘DB’ series of 4, 5, and 6 and was later adopted for all Aston Martins from the current decade – the DB9, the Vanquish, the V8 Vantage, and the DBS.

The model benefitted from many improvements developed and implemented throughout the five years of DBS production, including many mechanical and cosmetic changes.

Of most significance and, like the last fifty examples of the DBS, the car used the same later ‘dog leg’ ZF five speed gearbox as used in the DBSV8.

It is notable that, though the V8-engined model with the same body style was ...