Footnotes

Shortly after reorganisation under new ownership as AML (1975) Ltd, Aston Martin resumed development of its highly successful V8. 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 to the 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 have ever known Aston Martin produce. "It sets new standards of excellence for the company. In the past there has always been a slightly niggly feeling that one was paying an awful lot of money for a car of rather indifferent trim standards, in which the fabulous performance was not matched by the way the car was put together. Not so any more - the car is a delight, whether to drive, to travel in, or simply to look at."

An automatic transmission model, '12358' is an example of the much-improved Series 4 'Oscar India' Aston Martin V8. Its accompanying Copy Car Record Card shows that the Aston left the factory finished in Jubilee Silver with light blue interior trim. The first owner was one Edward Mack of Houston, Texas, USA. The current vendor purchased the car from Autosport Designs Inc of Huntington Station, New York on 4th May 2010. A copy of the bill of sale is on file and the car also comes with a State of California Certificate of Title (issued December 2008) and a copy of a Kuwait registration card. The car also comes with a USA Owner's Handbook and its original Service Vouchers booklet. This is a well-presented example in good overall condition that would only need some very minor aesthetic fixes. However, the mechanical and electrical components will require an inspection before returning to the roads due to a long period in storage. Please note import taxes will be liable if the car is to remain in the EU.