Beschreibung
Chassis Highlights:
Chassis: V8/ 11026/ LCA
Engine number: V/ 540 / 1026
Built 1973 - Series 3
Rare 5 speed LHD ZF Gearbox example!
Confirmed by Aston Martin Heritage Trust:
970 total produced (1973 - 1978)
394 LHD produced
258 with manual gearbox
124 in total with LHD and 5speed manual transmissions -
of which only 45 were produced with unrestricted engines!
Our chassis number is confirmed as one of these 45 vehicles without restrictions.
Air conditioning and electric sunroof
Recarro and alloy wheel (original GKN available) conversion by Diemer and Dahlmeier in Germany.
German registration since 1998
Two owners - one log book entry, the second not!
Offered with a comprehensive service
Detailed description and pictures on our website.
Exterior - This rare LHD electric sunroof example was refurbished by German specialist Diemer & Dahlmeier upon its arrival in Germany in 1995. Over the following three years it would be transformed from its original Ascot Grey acrylic exterior, to the solid British Racing Green we see today. It’s what we would now term as an older restoration, so viewing is always recommended but, you can still see that it was a quality transition, despite now almost thirty years ago. Aston Martin Heritage Trust, has also confirmed that there were a few factory sunroof models made but, incredibly, there were no records kept, such was the poor administration at the time. But no one can deny that the Tadek Marek design is still as stunning today as it was some 50+ years ago and will still turn heads both young and old. That incredible bonnet bulge confirms the cars hidden four twin-choke (two barreled) Weber carbs.
Interior – The latter part of the chassis number V8/ 11026/ LCA donates an L for LHD; the A donates Acrylic paint, with the C confirming Cool Air (air conditioning) which is currently inoperative, but will be fixed on purchase. Combined with the cars factory electric sunroof, it’s a nice specification car. But the interior is dominated by the Recarro seat conversion carried out by German specialist Diemer & Dahlmeier; perhaps not to everyone’s taste and we’re certain the purists will be having palpitations, but the level of comfort and variation, aided by an 6 way dual electric option, cannot be denied.
Engine & Transmission – It’s quite well documented that Aston Martin did not publish official performance figures, but estimates centre ‘around’ 310 hp (231 kW) - 315 hp (235 kW) from its V8 unit displacing 5, 340 cc and 5. 3 Litres. This 1973 example boasts four twin-choke (two barreled) Weber carbs which are hidden under that unmistakable bonnet bulge. Engine number V/ 540/ 1026 has been confirmed by Aston Martin Heritage Trust as a non-restricted block and did not suffer the low compression and emission controlled export restrictions. Combined with the rare 5-speed ZF manual gearbox combination, this is just of 1 of 45 cars ever built with this specification. The car is offered with a comprehensive specialist service before delivery.
Wheels, Tyres & Brakes – The car went through a re-styling process by Fm Diemer & Dahlmeier when it first arrived in Germany, including the Exip 2000 alloys you see here. However, the famous GKN alloys are still available although, the hubs will require changing. The current Michelin 225/ 70 R15 92W tyres have more than enough tread to comply within any regulations, however, they may be scrutinized by regional testers, depending on where you register the car. New tyres have already been sourced and can be supplied. The car is sold with a complete brake overhaul for any new potential client.
