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Aston Martin V8 - 1977

            Series 3
Chassis no. V8/11649/LCA
Engine no. V/540/1649/LFA

Introduced in 1973, the 'Series 3' version of Aston Martin's successful V8 sports saloon employed a quartet of Weber 42 DCNF carburettors instead of the previous Bosch mechanical fuel injection. This change, which necessitated a larger bonnet bulge, brought with it increased torque and smoother running at low speeds. Despite the switch to carburettors, fuel economy improved and even in automatic-transmission form the Weber-equipped car proved almost as quick as the preceding manual version. 

Designed by Tadek Marek, Aston Martin's quad-cam V8 engine had been intended for the DBS, though delays in bringing the new power unit to production meant the latter first appeared equipped with the 4.0-litre six of the concurrently produced DB6. The four-seater DBS was styled in-house by Bill Towns and employed a platform-type chassis with independent suspension all round: wishbone and coil-spring at the front, De Dion with Watt's linkage at the rear. Bigger and more luxuriously appointed than the DB6, the heavier DBS disappointed some by virtue of its slightly reduced performance, but there were no complaints when the V8 arrived in 1969. With an estimated 345bhp available from its 5,340cc, fuel-injected engine, the DBS V8 could reach 100mph in under 14 seconds, running on to a top speed of 160mph (257km/h) - a staggering performance in those days and one which fully justified the claim that it was the fastest production car in the world. 

The acquisition of Aston Martin by Company Developments in 1972 brought with it a change of name for the V8-engined cars: out went DBS V8, in came AM V8. This new Series 2 was readily distinguishable by its re-styled front which now featured two instead of four headlamps and recalled the looks of the earlier DB six-cylinder cars. Electronic ignition, air conditioning, and Adwest power assisted steering were now standard, and these improvements were carried over to the Series 3. 
Automatic transmission was becoming an increasingly popular choice among Aston Martin's customers, particularly in the North American market, but this outstandingly original left-hand drive Series 3 V8 has the sought after five-speed manual gearbox fitted to only a minority of cars. As well as the rare and desirable manual transmission, it left the Newport Pagnell factory equipped with the optional electric sunroof and tinted glass, and thus has the best possible specification. The AMOC Register records chassis number '11649' as being in the USA in 1978, indicating that it was almost certainly delivered new to that country. We are advised that the body and underside are all original and sound, having been re-sprayed only once (for cosmetic reasons) in the original Imperial Blue. Presented in stunning condition, this beautiful Series 3 V8 comes with its Aston Martin Car Record, USA Certificate of Title, and EU import documentation.

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Estimated : € 140.000 - 220.000

Parijs - Paris
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February 2017
   

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