1998 Aston Martin V8

--Mendip Blue with Magnolia leather interior and Blue carpeting, less than 10,000 miles in our estimation based on condition, 4-speed automatic transmission with both Sport and Touring modes, 5.3 liter V8 32 valve producing 349 HP, Collector owned, Extremely rare in the United States given Aston Martin Lagondas not homologating them for the U.S. market.Following the ending of Virage coupe production in 1994, the company only offered two V8 models, the supercharged V550 Vantage and Volante. This new V8 Coupe was introduced at the 1996 Geneva Motor Show. At a casual glance, the car looks just like a supercharged Vantage, although still with a good amount of horsepower for touring pleasure, the newly introduced V8 Coupe was considered a bit tamer and more gentlemanly given the lack of twin superchargers. The car features Vantage style front and rear styling, together with a chrome mesh grill and surround plus a less overt front air dam incorporating two round driving lamps. The V8 Coupe is both subtle and elegant, but still with its 32 valve 5.3 liter V8 engine. Producing 349 bhp and 369 lb ft of torque, the V8 Coupe claimed maximum speed of over? 155mph with acceleration 0-60 mph in a mere 5.9 seconds. A four-speed automatic transmission was fitted as standard, none of the V8 Coupes were fitted with a manual gearbox, although some cars have had one retrofitted. These V8 Coupes were fitted with six spoke OZ Saturn alloy wheels and shod with Pirelli P Zero 255/50 tires. Some of the V8 Coupes amenities included: Full Connolly leather interior, Burr walnut veneer facia, console and door trims, Optional elm and maple veneers, Alcantara headlining, Leather trimmed Wilton carpets, Lambswool floor rugs at additional cost, Electrically operated and heated front Recaro seats, CFC free automatic climate control system with replaceable pollen filters, Leather steering wheel with driver airbag, Alpine radio cassette or radio CD 4 speaker audio system, Optional boot mounted 6 disc Alpine CD autochanger, Remote alarm system, Engine immobilizer and Heated front and rear screens.This recently serviced V8 Coupe is a very good example. Having been in long term storage, it was purchased several years ago a Texas based Aston collector in the UK. Although RHD, it was then imported to the United States, used and exercised sparingly since.This is an opportunity to purchase a rare V8 Coupe with low mileage from new and which was the end of of truly bespoke hand-built Aston Martin Newport Pagnell coach-built era.