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Aston Martin V8 Vantage X-Pack

1988 · 23,700 miles · Automatic · Suffolk Red

£359,995

Listed yesterday at Stratton Motor Company, Long Stratton. Last checked yesterday.

Key facts

Year: 1988
Mileage: 23,700 miles
Gearbox: Automatic
Engine: 5.3-litre V8
Power: 403 bhp
Fuel: Petrol
Drive: RWD
Body: Saloon
Colour: Suffolk Red
Generation: Series III

About this car

This 1988 V8 Vantage is a genuine factory-built X-Pack saloon, one of only 131 made. That separates it from the many cars sent back to Newport Pagnell for upgrades after delivery. The X-Pack brought four 48mm Weber carburettors, larger valves and ports and revised camshafts to the Tadek Marek V8, for an estimated 403 bhp.

It is also an unusual specification: right-hand drive with an automatic gearbox. The Series III car wears its original Suffolk Red paint over Magnolia hide with red piping and matching red carpets.

The odometer shows about 23,700 miles from new, which is very low for a car of this age. A comprehensive history file comes with it.

Written by Vertar from Stratton Motor Company’s listing. Check the details with the dealer before you buy.

Performance

The maker’s official figures for this model, not measurements of this car (Only the engine and layout are confirmed. Aston Martin didn't reliably publish performance figures for the X-Pack, so those are left blank.).

Engine: 5,340 cc, 8 cylinders
Engine position: Front-engined
Induction: Naturally aspirated