LOT 151
1994 Aston Martin Virage Volante VIN. SCFDAM1CJPBL60089 Engine no. 89/60089/A
Sold for US$64,400 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 151
1994 Aston Martin Virage Volante
1994 Aston Martin Virage Volante
VIN. SCFDAM1CJPBL60089
Engine no. 89/60089/A
VIN. SCFDAM1CJPBL60089
Engine no. 89/60089/A
5,340cc DOHC V8 Engine
Electronic Fuel Injection
335bhp at 5,300rpm
4-Speed Automatic Transmission
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Disc Brakes
Delivered new to Japan
*Limited-production, hand built supercar
*Showing under 14,300 km from new
*Evocative and distinctively 1990s sharp edge styling
THE ASTON MARTIN VIRAGE
The Volante convertible had been the big seller of the 'old' V8 line-up, so the only surprise was that it took Aston Martin more than two years from the Virage coupé's introduction to come up with a soft-top equivalent. The production Virage Volante debuted at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1991, a prototype having been displayed at Birmingham's NEC the previous October. Weighing in at over two tons, the open Volante was even heavier than the closed coupé, itself no lightweight, this increase in weight being accounted for by considerable body strengthening to compensate for the absent roof, plus the extra complication of the power-operated convertible hood. Electrically powered, the latter was beautifully made and incorporated a glass rear window complete with heated de-misting elements. Mechanically the Volante remained much the same as its closed cousin, though with slightly lower final drive gearing to aid acceleration through the gears. Top speed was slightly reduced, to a still-outstanding 150mph. Automatic transmission was standard on the Volante, the original three-speeder being superseded in 1993 by a new four-speed dual-mode (normal/sport) unit. The five-speed manual 'box continued to be available as an option. "Beautiful hand-built craftsmanship abounds in this most aristocratic of convertibles," declared Fast Lane.
THE MOTORCAR OFFERED
This striking Virage Volante was ordered new in the fall of 1993 for the Japanese market. While the standard in Japan is to have the steering wheel on the right, European and English sports cars are traditionally ordered in left hand drive, as is the case with this example. According to copies of factory records, it was delivered in the colors it wears today, Edinburgh Silver over Black leather seats with Mushroom hued piping and Grey carpets with Black edging, a Black mohair top with Grey alcantara headliner finished things off. Upon arriving in the Land of the Rising Sun, the Aston was sold new to Atlantic Trading Co., Ltd in Tokyo on June 9, 1994.
The Aston would remain in Japan with a few owners and limited use. Acquired by a Florida based collector last year, the car is reported to be exceedingly original save for some paintwork on the front bumper that was done after the Japanese owner's son scratched it. Showing under 14,300 kilometers – about 8,900 miles – a figure reported to be from new, the Aston looks be a good, honest, low mileage example.
A handsome and elegant sports touring car, this Virage is a perfect all-around motor car whether you're going out to a gala or simply a Sunday drive to the local watering hole. Either way, you are guaranteed to arrive in style.
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