As the winter chill subsides and we look toward a busy spring, we are delighted to send an update on our ever evolving showroom stock.

Included, is one particular old friend, a late V8 Volante EFi, we know well and have sold previously. Stylish and one of just two finished in Cannock Black, with only 25k documented miles. A popular model over the last 12 months, we’re delighted to have her back in stock, after 3 years away.

Another distinctly interesting convertible arrival, is an ‘uber’ rare limited edition DB9 GT Volante, a ‘Last of 9‘ edition. One of just 2 UK specification cars of the 9 in total, built. The most successful Aston Martin production model of all time, this DB9 was built at the very end of production, in a ‘Q’ designed specification of Cumberland Grey over Bitter Chocolate hides. Collectors take note, the market in New Era collectible cars continues to gather pace. This car, an extremely limited model, undoubtedly has a future and place on the top shelf in AM’s trophy cabinet.

Within this up-date we invite your to watch our latest informational video; ‘The Grand Finale’. The story behind the very last hand-built cars from Newport Pagnell, before closure and the facilities re-purposing, for Vanquish assembly.

We were fortunate to persuade out of retirement, Kingsley Riding-Felce, former Managing Director of AM Works and the man behind the project, to share the fascinating story of the 8 ‘Short Chassis’ Vantage Volante’s. From concept to reality, from the Aston Martin legend himself.

Do take a moment to view our latest stock, all curated, beautifully prepared and for sale. If we don’t have model your looking for listed, after 33 years of trading in AM’s, we probably know where one is. Let us know of the car you are looking for and we can use our extensive knowledge and database, to help find that elusive gem.

Here’s a cheer, to the coming Spring.

Nick

FINANCE PARTNERS - CLASSIC & SPORTS FINANCE

In January I suggested that, although, it was the beginning of the new year, we were already feeling positivity towards the first quarter. As January matured and we entered February, those early predictions have proved absolutely accurate. The feeling around the industry is that February has seen real energy with a bounce back of sales at all levels and even more so in the specialist car sectors. Good and interesting cars will always be hard to find and in the Aston Marque alone, the demand has been and remains high. New era cars still demonstrate value for money with the only issue being around good availability. This will keep residual values strong and the demand high. I am also pleased to see greater activity around the Classic Aston cars which has been slow over the past two years. Once again, the flexibility in pricing on certain models reflects value for money.

My two picks for this month are the V8’s listed below. Both are icons from their era and, in my opinion, great value for what they are. Style, status, and just good period engineering make these models desirable. Drive a car with character and buy with confidence that you are buying into a lifestyle. Our payment plans work with you to achieve a structured and bespoke method into the cars. Further any further information or guidance, we are here to offer years of experience.

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1997 ASTON MARTIN V8 COUPE
 

Purchase price
£115,000

Less deposit of
£28,750

Balance to finance of
£86,750

48 regular payments of
£795.28

1 x Balloon payment of
£74,750

Documentation Fee
£200

Completion fee
£60

Interest charges
£26,673.44

Total amount payable
£141,883.44

Interest rate
8.1% - APR 8.5%

Terms are based on a Regulated Hire Purchase Agreement and subject to full finance house underwriting and acceptance. Terms are based on an Interest Only facility with a balloon payment.

Subject to status and finance house underwriting.

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1978 ASTON MARTIN V8 MANUAL
 

Purchase price
£195,000

Less deposit of
£50,000

Balance to finance
£145,000

48 regular payments of
£1317.69

1 x Balloon payment of
£126,750

Documentation Fee
£200

Completion fee
£60

Interest charges
£44,999.12

Total amount payable
£240,259.12

Interest rate
8.1% - APR 8.5%

Terms are based on a Regulated Hire Purchase Agreement and subject to full finance house underwriting and acceptance. Terms are based on an Interest Only facility with a balloon payment.

Subject to status and finance house underwriting.

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For further details about these options or any other cars on our site, contact our colleague, Rob Johnson, at Classic and Sports finance on 01869 351512.
 

USED AND REFURBISHED ASTON MARTIN PARTS
AT ASTONSTORE

In addition to supplying the full catalogue of new Aston Martin parts, we also keep, in our physical inventory, various used and in some cases, refurbished, Aston Martin parts, often now obsolete. 

A new addition to our inventory this month is a Set of four (currently unavailable new) Pirelli Asimmetrico tyres in the correct factory specification for Aston Martin V8 Vantage (1993–2000 Model Year). These tyres are 285/45ZR18 103Y and are also compatible with certain Bentley models from the 1990s and early 2000s. Date stamped 2020. Available to purchase now at a click of a button and ready for delivery, worldwide.
 

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Featured video:
THE GRAND FINALE:
The story of the 'Short Chassis Volante', as told by Kingsley Riding-Felce