Beskrivning
This particular car is the 48th ‘X-Pack’ to come off the Newport Pagnell assembly line, late in 1987. According to records accompanying the car, the factory included many 1988 improvements as it was prepared for display at the Scottish Motor Show. Among the most sought-after addition was the highly desirable 16” Ronal wheels. Further features included air conditioning, electric windows, central locking, and electrically adjustable door mirrors. Delivered new to Murray Motor Company in Scottland, March 1988, the advancing years of ownership were accompanied by proper services from factory centers with documentation supporting the 73, 000 miles it covered during regular use until purchased by Bramley Motor Cars, UK in 2007.
Having been exceptionally well cared for since new, with cosmetic and service details thoughtfully carried out by Aston Martin professionals, copious documentation of services and inspections recorded in the warranty book and multiple MOT certificates, all support the history of this fine car. Sorted and annotated in a robust binder of records, the documentation also includes detailed invoices for the comprehensive restoration work performed under Bramley’s ownership. During the restoration the car was treated to a full glass-out bare-metal respray in period correct Rolls-Royce Royal Blue by Spray-Tec Restorations. The interior was retrimmed in brown Wilton carpets with Bitter Chocolate Autolux leather, both of which were finished with light grey piping. The gearbox and rear axle were removed and rebuilt, while the entire engine was carefully removed, documented, and shipped to the factory service department, Aston Martin Works. Retaining the original block, the engine was rebuilt to the remarkable 6. 3 liter specifications, itself totaling over $80, 000. 00. During the restoration process the engine was reported to have produced the highest specific output of any 6. 3 recorded to date. Other mechanical service included a new AC compressor converted to 134A, an upgraded braking system, Z core radiator, and a new stainless-steel exhaust system.
Restoration service records included with the car document every aspect of the restoration process including parts and service processes performed by renown specialists such as Richard Stewart Williams Limited, Reg Vardy PLC, BPA Engineering, UK, Elite Coach Trimming, and the Aston Martin Heritage Center. Further records include multiple period invoices for general service from Chapman Spooner dating back to 1988 and through the 1990s and early 2000s. The restoration concluded in 2013 with refinements and regular service performed as needed. Most recently, an Aston Martin Assured Provenance certificate, awarded from the newly created factory authorized program documenting historically important cars, has been issued for this car.
