Richard Stafford
Senior Specialist, Head of Research
LOT 3 *N
1980 Aston Martin V8 'Oscar India' Sports Saloon Registration no. GDA 128V (see text) Chassis no. V8 SOR 12195
Sold for £69,000 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 3*,N
1980 Aston Martin V8 'Oscar India' Sports Saloon Registration no. GDA 128V (see text) Chassis no. V8 SOR 12195
1980 Aston Martin V8 'Oscar India' Sports Saloon
Registration no. GDA 128V (see text)
Chassis no. V8 SOR 12195
Registration no. GDA 128V (see text)
Chassis no. V8 SOR 12195
*Automatic transmission
*Refurbished in Italy in the 2000s
*Remote central locking/alarm
*Present ownership since 2010
*Refurbished in Italy in the 2000s
*Remote central locking/alarm
*Present ownership since 2010
Footnotes
Shortly after reorganisation under new ownership as AML (1975) Ltd, Aston Martin resumed development of its highly successful V8 sports saloon. A host of improvements was to be incorporated in the forthcoming Series 4, scheduled for introduction in October 1978. Built from then until 1986, these cars are generally known by the factory's 'Oscar India' sobriquet, standing for 'October Introduction'. The most obvious differences were a restyled bonnet and boot-mounted spoiler, while the cabin received a redesigned dashboard and centre console, and the headlining became leather rather than cloth. There were, of course, countless other improvements, most notably to the air conditioning and shock absorber settings. Autocar magazine found much to commend in the 'Oscar India' tested in October 1978, reckoning that this latest example from the Newport Pagnell factory stood out as the best-built and most competently finished car it had ever known Aston Martin produce.
An automatic transmission model equipped with the Vantage-type front spoiler, this particular 'Oscar India' was retailed via Clifford Sales Ltd and first owned by one A R C Cavendish-Cook of Surrey. Copy records on file show that the car was originally finished in (non-standard) Hereford Brown with Magnolia leather interior, and that it left the factory equipped with Weber carburettors; two detachable headrests; two Cibié auxiliary driving lights; electric door mirror; lockable filler caps; and headlamp wash/wipe.
In 2004 the Aston was purchased from Byron International in London by the preceding owner and shipped to Italy for restoration works. All lower wishbone bushes were renewed, the fuel pump and Weber carburettors stripped and rebuilt, and 80% of the electrical wiring replaced. New parts fitted included the front/rear brake discs and pads; wheel hubs; BBS wheels; tyres; ancillary drive belts; ignition leads; spark plugs; and battery. In addition, the car has been fitted with remote central locking/alarm and an Alpine stereo system complete with electric aerial. All fluids and filters were changed in February 2010, and the Aston has seen little use since it was purchased by the vendor at Bonhams' Monaco sale in April 2010 (Lot 161).
Please note that if the car remains in the UK, it is subject to the low import duty rate of 5% and - although offered with a copy V5C registration document - will require re-registering if it is to remain in the UK.
Saleroom notices
We are pleased to confirm that some original paperwork will accompany this lot, namely a V5C document.
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| N | NOVA declaration |
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