Value of an Aston-Martin '78 V8 Vantage (US Spec) engine? | FerrariChat

Value of an Aston-Martin '78 V8 Vantage (US Spec) engine?

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  1. WilyB

    WilyB F1 Rookie Rossa Subscribed

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    I thought I would ask the board about their opinion of the value of an Aston-Martin '78 V8 Vantage (US Spec) engine?

    I am moving to the west coast and I am trying to unload as many things as possible. The 5.3 litre engine has been sitting in a crate in the back of our climate controlled garage here in Northern VA for almost 20 years and is still in excellent condition.

    V/540/1880/LFM from V8/1880/LCAV

    Mileage is about 69,000.
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  2. Vanquish80

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    Hi,

    maybe you should join the AMOC community. There's a forum for old V8 Astons where you can ask owners directly.


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  3. NTRLOPER

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    Is it just the engine? what happened to the rest of the car?
     
  4. msdesignltd

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    I highly suggest you contact Tom at Autosport designs in huntington NY
    He is the master of AM values
     
  5. ferraripete

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    I suspect it is worth a decent amount!!!

    if you can only get $5k from tom...I will pay you $5500! :)
     
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    you only have the engine? Or is the car for sale as well.
     
  9. WilyB

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    Thank you all for your comments and suggestions. I shall contact Tom and Steve.

    The engine came off my Series 1 Vantage when I bought a European Vantage engine from RS Williams in the U.K. almost 25 years ago.

    I sold the car sometimes ago and the engine has been sitting in my A/C garage ever since.
     
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