LOT 402 NΩ

1998 Aston Martin LWB Volante Registration no. Not UK Registered Chassis no. SCFDAM2C6WBR89014 Engine no. 97/89014/A

Sold for £59,800 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve

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Lot 402^N,Ω

1998 Aston Martin LWB Volante

Goodwood Revival: Collectors' Motor Cars and Automobilia|17 September 2022, 13:00 BST|Chichester, Goodwood

1998 Aston Martin LWB Volante
Registration no. Not UK Registered
Chassis no. SCFDAM2C6WBR89014
Engine no. 97/89014/A

• One of only 64 LWB Volantes made
• Automatic transmission
• Stored since acquisition in 2012
• Requires re-commissioning

Footnotes

"The Volante is the new soft-top version of the Virage incorporating the latest changes made to the full Aston range. Beautiful hand-built craftsmanship abounds in this most aristocratic of convertibles." - Fast Lane.

After spearheading the Aston Martin V8's transformation for the 1990s, the Virage name was dropped during 1994, its place as the 'standard' model being taken by a Vantage-style V8 Coupe. Introduced at the Geneva Salon in March 1996, the new V8 Coupe adopted all of the Vantage's muscular styling cues but retained the normally aspirated, 5.3-litre engine. The latter boasted revised cylinder heads, camshafts, pistons and an improved 'Alpha Plus' electronic engine management system, all of which boosted maximum power by 24bhp over the Virage unit.

Later Volante convertibles were built to the V8 Coupe's improved specification, and then in 1998 a further variation on the theme became available. Premiered at the London Motor Show in October, this was a long-wheelbase version of the Volante benefiting from a 200mm stretch that increased rear passenger leg room and luggage space. By the time production of Aston Martin's long running V8 finally ceased in 2000, just 64 of these last-of-the-line Volantes had been built compared with 234 of the standard shorter-wheelbase version.

A previous advert on file states that this right-hand drive Volante LWB was delivered to the dealer Paramount Cardiff and first registered on 1st August 1998. It is further stated that 'the first part of its service history starts with work carried out by Paramount's Stourbridge branch on behalf of a Mrs Williams of Henley-on-Thames'. The car's owner since August 1999, Mrs Williams is said to have continued thorough maintenance through Aston Martin Works Service and Lancaster of Reading. During Mrs Williams' ownership the speedometer was changed at a recorded 31,302 miles. In September 2002 the car was sold to the immediately preceding owner, Kevin Washburn of Gloucestershire, throughout whose stewardship it was maintained and serviced by Trinity Engineering of Cobham. Unfortunately, the car's service history has since been lost.

The current vendor purchased the Aston from Byron International in April 2012 and exported it, since when it has been kept in storage. Re-commissioning will be required before the car returns to the road. An automatic transmission model finished in black with matching hood and interior, this rare LWB Volante is offered with copies of the 2012 advertisement and purchase invoice, and a photocopy of its old V5C registration document ('S585 RDW').

Please note that if this vehicle is to stay in the UK, it will be subject to Import VAT at the standard rate of 20% on the hammer price. Import Duty will also be applicable at 10% (plus VAT) on the hammer price. This vehicle will also require a NOVA (Notification of Vehicle Arrival). An additional fee of £350 (plus VAT) will be charged to prepare the NOVA. This vehicle will not be available for immediate collection after the sale and will only be released on completion of customs clearance. If you have any questions regarding customs clearance, please contact the Bonhams Motorcar Department or our recommended shippers. Please note that this vehicle is only offered with a photocopy of its old registration document, bidders should satisfy themselves as to registration requirements in their own jurisdiction. Please contact the department for further information.

Saleroom notices

Please note that this car is green with matching hood, not black as written in the catalogue

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27.5% on the first £20,000 of the hammer price;
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20% of the hammer price of amounts in excess of £700,000 up to and including £4,500,000;
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MOTORCYCLES If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, whilst the responsibility of submitting the NOVA rests with the Buyer to do so, Bonhams will facilitate the process by engaging an agent (SHIPPIO) to undertake the NOVA and C88 (customs) application if applicable on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £125 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice.CARSIf purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, whilst the responsibility of submitting the NOVA rests with the Buyer to do so, Bonhams will facilitate the process by engaging an agent (CARS) to undertake the NOVA on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £250 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice.
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VAT on imported items at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.
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£25 + VAT uplift and storage at £5 + VAT per lot per day.
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All lots marked with 3 diamonds will require specific shipping and storage arrangements, as they are either extremely heavy or large items, they will be removed by Autofreight Ltd, who provide independent uplift and storage services for larger lots. There are charges for this service and for storage in their warehouse in Guildford, Surrey, at the buyers expense.
Please contact John Wood, Autofreight Ltd, by phone 01483 222256, or email [email protected] for further information, details of costs and charges or to arrange collection from GU3 3HD.
Shippers or Agents wishing to collect on behalf of the purchaser must provide written instruction from the client before Bonhams will release the lot(s). All purchases are at Buyers risk from the fall of the hammer.

N	NOVA declaration
	If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, whilst the responsibility of submitting the NOVA rests with the Buyer to do so, Bonhams will facilitate the process by engaging an agent (CARS) to undertake the NOVA on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £350 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice.
Ω	Import high rate
	VAT on imported items at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.

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N	NOVA declaration
	If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, whilst the responsibility of submitting the NOVA rests with the Buyer to do so, Bonhams will facilitate the process by engaging an agent (CARS) to undertake the NOVA on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £350 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice.
Ω	Import high rate
	VAT on imported items at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.