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This lot will be auctioned via Historics Classic and Sportscar Auctioneers, Ascot Racecourse sale on Saturday 14th of September, SL5 7JX. Introduced at the 1988 Birmingham Motor Show, the Virage was Aston Martins replacement for the decades old V8 models. The Virage was launched as the top of the range car for Aston Martin. It is easy to see why this handbuilt, all aluminium V8 was king of the Astons. The 32 valve, 5.3 litre engine elevated the performance of the Virage to near sports car level. It was stated by Sports Car International on an early test that 'acceleration just never seems to run out' and they also praised 'the eager and quicker revving' nature of the engine, with its Callaway designed heads and Weber-Marelli fuel injection. They concluded that 'nothing sounds quite like an Aston V8'.This handsome Aston Martin Virage presents very well in British Racing Green over a cream leather interior and we are informed has benefitted from much renovation works over the years and has been recently recommissioned and serviced. In its previous tenure we are informed the car has been treated to an extensive engine rebuild and a front end rebuild including suspension components. Upgraded 18 alloy wheels have also been fitted and are shod with good tyres all round. We are informed in 2023 the car was fitted a new steering rack, new fuel injectors and primary fuel pump. The paintwork and interior are both in good order, the history file contains an Aston Martin enthusiast book and original sales literature coupled to an MoT test certificate valid until June 2025 and a V5C registration document. Consigned by Mathew Priddy.

The Aston Martin Virage revives a famous nameplate from the company's past, embodying a balance between luxury and sporting performance. Powered by a potent V12 engine and featuring high-end craftsmanship, the Virage delivers a thrilling driving experience.