1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (Bolt-On Fliptail)
- Engine
- V8, ~390 bhp
- Colour
- Silver
Chassis 11704 is a 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage belonging to the exclusive first sixteen examples built, identifiable by their separately bolted rear spoiler — a feature that was subsequently integrated into the bodywork. Originally delivered in right-hand drive with Aztec Gold coachwork over a Fawn interior, the car retains its original matching-numbers engine. A comprehensive three-and-a-half-year restoration completed in 2017 converted it to left-hand drive, followed by extensive recommissioning work by a California marque specialist.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$140,000
- —Auction saleSold US$143,000
- → 2017Acquisition unknownRSP Motorsportspartial documentation
Ontario-based marque specialist who conducted a thorough three-and-a-half-year restoration, including a right-hand- to left-hand-drive conversion, completed in 2017.
- 2017 →Acquisition unknownCurrent consignorfull documentation
After acquiring the car post-restoration, the consignor invested over $50,000 in comprehensive recommissioning work carried out by Fast Cars Ltd. of Redondo Beach, California, supported by numerous invoices.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2017RestorationRSP Motorsports
A comprehensive restoration lasting approximately three and a half years, including conversion from right-hand to left-hand drive configuration, carried out to a meticulous standard.
Workshop is located in Ontario, Canada.
- —ServiceFast Cars Ltd.
Full recommissioning exceeding $50,000 in scope, covering suspension, brakes, and clutch systems; renewal of engine belts and hoses; water pump rebuild; ultrasonic fuel tank cleaning; fitment of a new wood dashboard; and rectification of interior trim and electrical systems.
Workshop located in Redondo Beach, California. Work is documented by numerous invoices and was carried out following the consignor's acquisition of the car.
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