This car can be viewed in person from 14th to 18th July 2020 at our the auction site, Windsorview Lakes, Datchet, SL3 9HY The Aston Martin V8 Vantage was hailed as ‘Britain’s First Supercar’ for its 170 mph top speed when introduced.

Straight-line performance was staggering, with acceleration from 0–60 mph in 5.3 seconds, one-tenth of a second quicker than the Ferrari Daytona, its main competitor of the time, and a 0-100mph time of 12.7 seconds.

It became the world’s fastest accelerating production car due to the tuned version of the existing 5,340cc engine breathing through a quartet of 48mm Weber carburettors.

Valves and ports were enlarged and the camshafts changed, resulting in an estimated maximum output of around 375bhp.

With the optional 'X-Pack' power was increased to 432bhp, a significant upgrade.

Stunning from every angle, the X-Pack Volante represents the pinnacle of decades of hand-assembled Aston Martin production.

Readily distinguishable from the standard car by vir...