Featured in Classic and Sports Car article in 2011
Comprehensive service and maintenance history
Private plate included
Large history file with original owner's manual and Aston Workshop manual
The Appeal
The Aston Martin Virage, introduced in late 1989, represents a significant chapter in Aston Martin's storied history. This was the first car to stem from Ford's ownership of the legendary Gaydon company. The result was a handsome, big-chinned, zeitgeist-hitting car - luxurious, capable hefty - with sports car performance thanks to its effortlessly capable 5.3L V8 powerplant.
For enthusiasts, the Virage offered great relief - and proved that the old ways of Aston Martin would stay alive and well under its new stewards.
This Virage has been meticulously maintained, with a major service completed last year that included all essential fluids, ignition system refurbishment, and extensive electrical work. The car has been dry stored throughout its nearly four-year current ownership, ensuring its preservation. Additionally, it comes with a large history file, original manuals, and even a private plate, adding to its appeal. All it'll need is a fresh instrument binnacle to return to the road.
History and Paperwork
Registered in 1992
The DVLA records 9 previous keepers
Featured in Classic and Sports Car article in 2011
Bought nearly 4 years ago and dry stored throughout current ownership
Major service last year including all fluids (differential, brakes, gearbox, engine, coolant, power steering), fuel filter, air filters, wheel bearing seals
Oil change carried out this month before auction
Comes with original owner's manual, Aston Workshop manual, large history file (including pictures of car when new, pictures of the person who built the engine, all past MOTs and V5s)
2 sets of keys
Private plate included
Reported mileage of circa 35,000 miles
The Condition
With its powerful, handsome lines, the Virage is an impeccable looking car
Paintwork machine has been polished to remove swirls and any major imperfections
All drain channels cleaned out
Front/side/rear lenses cleaned and bulbs replaced (front headlamp bulbs upgraded)
Alloys refurbished and new old stock Aston centre badges
New Avon CR27 tyres at the rear and almost new CR227 at the front
Rear diffuser painted
Underside and wheel arches re-undersealed
No major corrosion anywhere on the car
Internally, the cabin is very handsome and well-kept
Interior deep cleaned and refurbished
Missing trim replaced
Interior boot floor re-undersealed
Original factory tool kit and spare wheel
Instrument binnacle has been refitted after a repair, but still has some issues
As a result the vendor is reporting it as present but non-functional
The vendor notes an intermittent fault on the On-Board Computer
Air conditioning system updated to current R134a gas
The Mechanics
5.3-litre V8 powerplant
Automatic 3-speed transmission
Rare original factory-installed sports exhaust system
Steering rack has been refurbished
Brake system overhauled (new flexi lines, redone calipers, fresh brake fluid, new pads all around)
Ignition system refurbished (plugs and leads)
Electrical work has been carried out to check and replace any corroded connections or relays
The vendor reports that the car drives well with gearbox changing gears smoothly and engine pulling from low revs
We're told that the car brakes well from both high and low speed
We've no reports of any mechanical issues throughout
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