Aston Martin V8 Long Wheel Volante

The long-wheelbase V8 Volante was one of the last hand-built convertibles from Newport Pagnell, with an extra 200 mm between the axles to give the rear seats usable space. Only around 63 were made, and most went abroad, which makes this right-hand-drive example a rare survivor.

This car was ordered new through Kroymans in Holland and delivered in January 2000 to its only owner, who specified an unusually long options list. It includes a sports exhaust, Works Driving Dynamics sports suspension and brakes, traction control, parking sensors, a wind deflector, a manual overdrive switch and a wired-in telephone. It is finished in Antrim Blue with a Parchment interior and a Blue Mohair hood.

It shows 43,545 miles and has a full main dealer service history with Kroymans and Aston Martin Works. The books, tools, keys and original build record are all present, and the dealer reports no accident history and no corrosion. New tyres were fitted a couple of years ago. The page states matching numbers.