
Gregor Wenner
Specialist Consultant
LOT 156 Ω
1995 Aston Martin Vantage Coupé Chassis no. SCFDAM1S2SBL70073 Engine no. 590/70027/M
"What the Vantage is, and what the Virage, Volante and Zagato are not, is a real Aston Martin: a big, very beautiful, very fast, albeit expensive GT with so much appeal and purpose behind it that it is more an experience than it is mere transport..." - Autocar & Motor.
'Brutal' was a word used more than once to described the fastest Aston Martin ever on its introduction for 1993, but as the Vantage had no less than 550bhp available to propel its two tons, the choice can only be judged fair comment.
After almost 20 years in production, Aston's V8 had been updated for the 1990s as the Virage. A consummate fast tourer, the Virage left room at the top of the range for an out-and-out sports car, hence the Vantage. Although the two models appeared superficially similar few panels were shared, while beneath the skin the Vantage chassis boasted the kind of extensive re-engineering required to cope with the massive increase in performance. The latter came courtesy of a blown version of Aston's 5,340cc V8, twin mechanically driven Eaton superchargers being preferred to turbo-charging on the grounds of superior throttle response. Quite apart from its stupendous maximum output of 550bhp, remarkable enough in itself, the Vantage engine is monstrously torquey, producing 550lb/ft at 4,000rpm, a figure that made even the mighty the Chrysler Viper V10's 450lb/ft seem puny by way of comparison. And for those who found 550bhp insufficient, there was the Works Service-developed 'V600' enhancement that brought with it an additional 50 horsepower together with upgrades to the wheels, suspension and brakes.
On test with Autocar magazine, a development Vantage raced to 60mph in a Ferrari 512TR-destroying 4.6 seconds, reaching the 'ton' just 5.5 seconds later. The standing kilometre was achieved in 23.1 seconds with the speedometer registering close to 150mph, and although a true top speed figure proved unobtainable, the Vantage was reported as having already recorded 191mph while on test in France. Its price at launch was as eye-watering as the performance figures: a cool £177,600. Only 240 were built between October 1992 and June 1999, making the Vantage an exclusive car even by Aston Martin's standards.
Autocar summed up the Vantage thus: "A real Aston Martin; a big, very beautiful, very fast, albeit expensive GT with so much appeal and purpose behind it that it is more an experience than it is mere transport."
This left-hand drive Vantage was first registered on 16th June 1995 and comes with a copy its original bill of sale for 8,395,615 Belgian francs. Owned from new by the immediately preceding owner, the Aston was purchased by our vendor at Bonhams' sale at the Reims Circuit in September 2010 (Lot 13), at which time a total of 37,073 kilometres was displayed on the odometer. Immediately after purchase the Vantage was despatched to Aston Martin Works Service for extensive remedial works at a cost of £18,438 (bill on file). The car has covered only 110 kilometres since acquisition and has been kept in dry storage. Recommissioning will be required before further use. The accompanying history file contains numerous maintenance invoices; copies of previous registration documents from Belgium and Luxembourg; and assorted paperwork. A rare opportunity to acquire of one of Aston Martin's most coveted models of recent times.
Please note that if this vehicle remains in Belgium, it will be subject to Import Duty at 10% (+VAT) and 21% Import VAT on the hammer price. Import rates to other EU Country's may vary for VAT rate and an administration fee will be charged to prepare the necessary customs clearances with the Bonhams Customs Agents. Please note that if you purchase as an EU Company, the VAT amount will be calculated based on your registered countries rate. If you have any questions regarding customs clearance, please contact the Bonhams Motorcar Department or our recommended shippers.
Please note that this vehicle is not offered with any original registration documents, bidders should satisfy themselves as to registration requirements in their own jurisdiction. Please contact the department for further information.
Please note that this car was delivered with a manual gearbox, which has subsequently been replaced with an automatic transmission. The car is now offered with its original service book.





























































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