This Aston Martin V8 (1977-1989) got away, but there are more like it here.

6k-Mile 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante

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Bid to $131,000 on 4/6/24

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This 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante is said to have remained registered to its original owner through January 2023 and was acquired by the selling dealer on BaT in March 2023. Now showing 6k miles, the car is finished in dark green over Parchment leather upholstery and is powered by a 5.3-liter V8 mated to a three-speed automatic transmission. Additional equipment includes a power-operated beige convertible top, 15″ BBS wheels, driving lights, power windows and mirrors, air conditioning, cruise control, a Motorola car phone, and an Alpine CD stereo. Service performed under current ownership involved replacing the upper engine gaskets along with rebuilding the water pump, rear brake calipers, brake master cylinder, and brake booster. This V8 Volante is offered by the selling dealer in West Palm Beach, Florida with manufacturer’s literature, a clean Carfax report, and a clean New Jersey title.

The car is finished in dark green and features a power-operated beige soft top and a color-coordinated top boot. Further exterior details include driving lights, black bumpers, fender vents, polished rocker panel trim, power-adjustable mirrors, and dual exhaust outlets. A crack in the front valance and imperfections in the finish are noted.

Basketweave 15″ BBS wheels are mounted with 235/70 Avon Turbosteel 70 tires. Stopping power is provided by four-wheel ventilated disc brakes with inboard rear rotors. The rear brake pads were replaced and the rear calipers were overhauled in January 2024 along with the brake master cylinder and booster.

The cabin houses front bucket seats and a rear bench trimmed in Parchment leather with green piping that extends to the door panels. Wood veneer accents the dashboard, center console, and door panels and shows cracks. Amenities include power windows and door locks, cruise control, air conditioning, and a Kienzle analog clock. A radar detector, an aftermarket Motorola car phone, and an Alpine CD stereo have been installed.

A two-spoke steering wheel is wrapped in green leather and fronts a 200-mph speedometer, a 7k-rpm tachometer, and auxiliary gauges for oil pressure and temperature, coolant temperature, voltage, and fuel level. The six-digit mechanical odometer shows 6k miles.

The fuel-injected 5.3-liter V8 was factory rated at 305 horsepower and 320 lb-ft of torque. The fan belt was replaced and the water pump rebuilt in 2023. Replacement upper engine gaskets were installed in January 2024.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a three-speed automatic transmission.

The Carfax report is free of accidents and other reported damage.

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High Bid	USD $131,000 (Reserve Not Met)
Auction Ended	April 6, 2024 at 11:33AM PT
Bids	23

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