This Aston Martin V8 Vantage Volante is not only a highly coveted X-Pack model, it’s also an exceptionally original, unrestored example of this muscular British grand tourer.

It was sold new on 15 May 1989 – the final year of production – via Aston Martin Sales Ltd in London, to an Essex-based owner. The extensive history file includes the warranty card for chassis 15788, as well as the reminder to take the car to the Aston Martin factory in Newport Pagnell for its complimentary first service, which was duly carried out on 9 June 1989. The stamp is in the car’s service record.

The Aston Martin was sold the following year to its second owner, and it has remained in the same family ever since. By 2001, it had covered 11,023 miles, and since then it has mostly been kept in professional, dehumidified storage, covering only a limited mileage.

Its owner, however, fully understood the value of regular maintenance and it was fastidiously cared for during that time. Servicing was carried out by marque specialist Christian Lewis, with invoices showing that, in September 2019, the fuel pump was rebuilt, a new exhaust system was fitted, and the front lower wishbone bushes were replaced.

Its most recent service was in July 2024, when the mileage was recorded as being 12,539 – only 10 miles more than its previous service in October 2023. A letter on file from Christian Lewis states that only genuine Aston Martin parts have been used, and that he can ‘attest to the attention to detail that has gone into preserving its performance and aesthetics’.

Beautifully presented in Suffolk Red with Tan leather and Burgundy piping, this Aston Martin V8 Vantage Volante is a genuine ‘time-warp’ example that retains its original soft-top. As a flagship X-Pack model, it features the most powerful version of the 5.3-litre V8 engine, the immense torque of which is perfectly matched to the three-speed automatic gearbox.

One of the fastest 2+2s of its day, it now offers an unmatched combination of presence, performance and luxury.