Highlights

Desirable Warwick blue with blue-piped magnolia leather colour combination
Over £24,000 invested in specialist maintenance by Oselli and The Aston Barn in recent years
Service, mechanical inspection, brake master cylinder overhaul and MoT (with no advisories) undertaken by The Aston Barn in June 2026
Comprehensive mechanical and cosmetic overhaul carried out by Oselli in 2023
One registered keeper for 28 years, with a stable ownership history throughout
Voluntary MOT valid to June 2027 with no advisories

The Appeal

For the business of grand touring, little comes close to the V8 Volante. It's the sort of car in which one could breeze on down to the South of France, then on into Italy. Hand-built at Newport Pagnell, it married Tadek Marek's thunderous quad-cam V8 to a relaxed three-speed Torqueflite auto gearbox, ideal for long-distance, comfortable cruising at considerable pace.

This 1980 example is finished in the highly sought-after combination of Warwick blue coachwork over blue-piped magnolia leather upholstery, a pairing that perfectly suits the Volante's graceful lines. Its ownership history is notably stable, with one registered keeper retaining the car for 28 years before it was sold at auction in 2012.

In recent years, the car has benefited from substantial specialist attention totalling over £24,000, with major work carried out by Oselli in 2023 and further servicing by The Aston Barn in June 2026. Displaying 77,965 miles on the odometer, the vendor describes this Volante as presenting well and being in good mechanical health. With significant recent investment and a reassuring history, this is a compelling opportunity to acquire a well-maintained example of one of Aston Martin's most accomplished open-top models.

History and Paperwork

UK market RHD example first registered in January 1980
Stable ownership history, including one registered keeper who retained the car for 28 years; five former keepers according to DVLA data
Purchased by the previous owner at auction in May 2012
History file containing period paperwork, photocopies of earlier service records, and recent maintenance invoices
Almost continuous run of MOT certificates dating back to 1984 recorded in the 2012 catalogue description
Extensive historical servicing by Aston Martin specialist Ian Mason (later Aston Service London)
Sill replacement carried out by Panel Wise of Weybridge in 2001
Over £22,000 spent with Oselli in August 2023 at 77,816 miles
Service, mechanical inspection, and brake master cylinder overhaul by The Aston Barn in June 2026 costing £2,473
MOT valid to 29th June 2027 with no advisories
MOT/road tax exempt if desired (historic vehicle)
V5C present

The Condition

Warwick blue coachwork with blue-piped magnolia leather upholstery
Front seat bases re-padded in 2023
Interior and boot carpeting replaced in dark blue (piped blue) in 2023
Dash top and steering wheel re-trimmed in dark blue leather in 2023
All interior leather trim re-connollised in 2023
Boot floor corrosion cut out and welded in 2023, subsequently refinished in stone chip in June 2026
Boot lid springs replaced in 2023
Sills replaced in 2001

The vendor describes the car as being in wonderful condition and well presented. Indeed, the photographs show it to present very well throughout, while the above list of recent works show a great deal of work to have been carried out. The car's folding hood is demonstrated in working order, while the fabric presents well, appearing to fit tightly. The re-connollised leather interior is a particular highlight, and the fact that the shell has received recent attention to rectify age-commensurate corrosion is reassuring to the new buyer.

The Mechanics

5.3-litre Marek Aston Martin V8 engine
Three-speed Torqueflite automatic gearbox, serviced in 2023 with new filter, sump gasket, and rear seal
Front and rear shock absorbers, road springs, wishbone rubbers, clevis pins, spacers, and anti-roll bar links and rubbers replaced in 2023
Kingpins overhauled with new gaiters, thrusts, and bearings; front hub bearings and seals replaced; steering geometry adjusted in 2023
Front brake discs, performance front brake pads, rear brake pads, and brake servo units replaced in 2023
Brake master cylinder overhauled, stripped, refinished, and rebuilt with new reseal kit in June 2026
New front and rear brake flexi hoses fitted and system bled with fresh fluid in June 2026
Radiator, top, bottom, and inter hoses, and coolant replaced in 2023
Alternator replaced along with alternator, power steering, and AC belts in 2023
AC system checked, evacuated, and recharged in 2023
New HT leads, ignition caps, and spark plugs fitted in June 2026
Engine oil, oil filter, and air filters replaced in June 2026
Fuel filter and air filters replaced in 2023
Rear exhaust system realigned in 2023
Axle oil replaced in 2023
Battery trickle charger and tyre inflator kit supplied with the car

The above list speaks volumes about the level of care this car has received. It has clearly been maintained to a good standard; it's the sort of car that has been set up to use as its maker intended, not merely trundle along to local shows. We hope to see this handsome GT gliding down the Continent's autoroutes with its new lucky owner at the helm.

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