Aston Martin V8 Vantage (The Classic One)! | Page 3 | FerrariChat

Aston Martin V8 Vantage (The Classic One)!

Discussion in 'British' started by Argento, Feb 13, 2007.

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, Skimlinks, and others.

Page 3 of 3
  1. Argento

    Argento Formula Junior

    Joined:
    Dec 23, 2005
    Messages:
    531
    Location:
    UK
    Full Name:
    Argentium
    Having now spent a few months with her...I thought I'd share a story that I have found out since investigating her history and a chance encounter while out for a drive.

    Firstly, Aston owners tend to be fanatical about history and receipts etc, which is great for people like me, but the history file that accompanies this car is second to none, I have every single tax disc ever put on the car, I have every MoT cert accompanied by the original Test Report, every receipt for any kind of mechanical or cosmetic expense ever incurred, there is a copy of the V5 document for every owner, invoices, letters, article copies, shiiping docs, photos - You name it, it's here, an incredible read through the cars history. In 1996 under the ownership of another AMOC current member and owner, he arrived at the AMOC annual concour's and was asked at the gate by an official "Entrant or Visitor?" He replied, "Visitor" aand after a very short and persuasive argument by the 'Gate-man' decidied to enter. He left his car in the paddock disappeared for the day only to return and find that the car had not only come 1st in Class but had won the Owner's vote too.

    The winner's badge now sit's very proudly on the Glovebox.

    About 3 weeks ago, I was out for a weekly excercise drive, very quietly plodding along some Derbyshire back lane, and was met by a lovely Daytona - I duly nodded which was returned. I carried on a few more miles and needed fuel, (common occurence in V8 Aston's).
    After paying, the same Daytona pulled up to refuel too, we got chatting as often petrol heads do - We eventually got around to marque differences and price, obviously the Daytona is worth more than the Vantage, although the Vantage is substantially rarer - Daytona won on speed & handling, Vantage won on practicality & comfort...Eventually subjectivity took over, but very interestingly we both managed to agree on 1 thing - We both would still have bought the Aston over the Daytona - which baffled me, Why would a current Daytona owner concede such an important marque point to the 'enemy'...

    Answer's on a postcard please... or just post them here?

    Argento
     
    Argento, May 17, 2007
    #51
  2. Steamo99

    Steamo99 Karting

    Joined:
    May 26, 2006
    Messages:
    141
    Location:
    UK
    Reminds me of the Top Gear episode where Clarkson and Steve Coogan tested the Vanquish S against the 575. They both decided that the even though the Ferrari was the better car, they would both rather have the Aston.
     
    Steamo99, May 17, 2007
    #52
  3. SefacHotRodder

    SefacHotRodder F1 World Champ

    Joined:
    Dec 20, 2003
    Messages:
    11,159
    Location:
    NJ
    Full Name:
    Chris
    Stunning car! Congrats
     
    SefacHotRodder, May 17, 2007
    #53
  4. riverflyer

    riverflyer F1 Rookie

    Joined:
    Nov 26, 2003
    Messages:
    3,583
    Location:
    Mendocino, Ca
    Full Name:
    John
    wow, nice work, that is a gorgous car. Do all vantages have the hood riser? If not, what years? Its a nice touch. I almost bought a two tone example recently. Would love to hear and see more when you have time.
     
    riverflyer, May 18, 2007
    #54
  5. Lemke

    Lemke F1 Rookie

    Joined:
    Oct 27, 2004
    Messages:
    4,644
    Location:
    Vancouver, WA
    Full Name:
    Daniel
    Beautiful interior.
     
    Lemke, May 18, 2007
    #55
  6. Argento

    Argento Formula Junior

    Joined:
    Dec 23, 2005
    Messages:
    531
    Location:
    UK
    Full Name:
    Argentium
    Just got back from AMOC Factory Day at Newport Pagnell, Last factory tour before it closes it's production doors forever in about 7 weeks time.

    Saw the last Vanquish Ultimate Editions in work, as well as a fabulous turnout from the AMOC crowd, Took my Vantage out to stretch her legs, as you'll see she was in good company.

    Argento
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
     
    Last edited by a moderator: Sep 7, 2017
    Argento, May 19, 2007
    #56
  7. a8guy

    a8guy Formula Junior

    Joined:
    Nov 2, 2003
    Messages:
    472
    Wow - that Vanquish is pretty- Aston is just so special.
     
    a8guy, May 20, 2007
    #57
  8. dongerdude

    dongerdude Formula 3

    Joined:
    Mar 17, 2006
    Messages:
    1,200
    Full Name:
    Carl
    That must have been a great event to attend. Looks like you also got to see the new DBS - is it as beautiful in the metal as it is in Bond?
     
    dongerdude, May 20, 2007
    #58
  9. Argento

    Argento Formula Junior

    Joined:
    Dec 23, 2005
    Messages:
    531
    Location:
    UK
    Full Name:
    Argentium
    Oh Yes - It's absolutely stunning, even makes the Vanquish look a tad plain...

    A few more of the DBS, it's the actual car used for filming the 'proper' shots of the car in Casino Royale - It has a Carbon Fibre body, very thinly sprayed -Like an F40 you can see the weave pattern through the paint!

    Argento
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
     
    Last edited by a moderator: Sep 7, 2017
    Argento, May 20, 2007
    #59
  10. dongerdude

    dongerdude Formula 3

    Joined:
    Mar 17, 2006
    Messages:
    1,200
    Full Name:
    Carl
    Fab pics - thanks for sharing them. I love that car! I can't wait to see one in real life. Did anyone go to Canary Wharf Motorexpo? I couldn't make it this year, but wondered whether Aston would be showing it there.
     
    dongerdude, Jun 22, 2007
    #60
  11. BrianZuk

    BrianZuk F1 Rookie

    Joined:
    Feb 18, 2007
    Messages:
    4,607
    Location:
    NorCal (Bay Area)
    Full Name:
    BrianZuk
    Cool pics, keep postin more :) !!!!!!
     
    BrianZuk, Jun 22, 2007
    #61
  12. RufMD

    RufMD F1 Rookie Owner

    Joined:
    Jan 31, 2004
    Messages:
    3,246
    Location:
    USA
    Full Name:
    Jas
    Stunning Vantage, congrats mate ! Those old Astons are fantastic icons, would love to find a nice one Stateside....
     
    RufMD, Jun 25, 2007
    #62
  13. Razzer92

    Razzer92 F1 Rookie

    Joined:
    Aug 4, 2006
    Messages:
    4,496
    the wheels look very nice on it..
     
    Razzer92, Jun 25, 2007
    #63
  14. Argento

    Argento Formula Junior

    Joined:
    Dec 23, 2005
    Messages:
    531
    Location:
    UK
    Full Name:
    Argentium
    Argento, Jul 12, 2007
    #64
  15. Argento

    Argento Formula Junior

    Joined:
    Dec 23, 2005
    Messages:
    531
    Location:
    UK
    Full Name:
    Argentium
    Argento, Aug 2, 2007
    #65
  16. ferraripete

    ferraripete F1 World Champ

    Joined:
    Nov 5, 2003
    Messages:
    11,562
    Location:
    san diego/charlotte
    yes...vanquish! but...not at the expense of the vantage!!!

    the vantage is the cornerstone!!!!
     
    ferraripete, Aug 2, 2007
    #66
Page 3 of 3

Share This Page