Aston Martin V8 VANTAGE 580X ‘X-PACK’ (LHD) 1986
General description :
Possibly the worlds finest X-PACK Coupe available.
Subjected to £387,752 nut & bolt restoration by Aston Martin Works Service, fully documented on file.
1 of just 36 original LHD 580X cars built.
Fitted with a fully controlled 6-speed automatic gearbox, engineered by Aston Martin Works Service.
The 2nd automatic LHD car to be built in ’86’, and only 1 of 7 vehicles in total.
Uprated performance brakes fitted – using AP Racing callipers, discs plus a host of other tailer made touches.
With just 155 kilometres completed since restoration.
This example is truly an asset for any collection.
1986 Aston Martin V8 VANTAGE 580X ‘X-PACK’ (LHD)
Finished discreetly in the most iconic of period colour combinations of Cumberland Grey metallic coachwork (license to kill 007) with light Tan hide. Cannock Black Wilton carpets edged in Black leather, AM flying wings over carpets embossed in Wilton and Burr Walnut veneer. Having been returned back to its home this example has been subjected to a nut bolt no expense spared restoration by Aston Martin Works Service, which is fully documented and photographed within a 42-page folder. The attention to detail and high level of workmanship is world-class and if anything better than new – as per the brief set out.
There has been a huge amount of thought gone through each step of the restoration process to modernise and improve the overall running, safety and driving experience. The gearbox has been converted to a 6-speed automatic designed by Aston Works resident engineer. It incorporates a fully controlled 6-speed automatic transmission with turn shift patterns for improved drivability, optimised power delivery and most importantly overall improved power – with the latest CAD testing and compatible with the heritage V8.
The brakes where next with the fitment of some serious stopping power AP Racing performance brakes where chosen – with 6 pot callipers and larger brake discs fitted. The new setup allows more efficient vehicle braking, a result of the larger surface area between the friction surface.
Roos Engineering of Switzerland special glass was chosen and fitted to improved sound insulation.
Bespoke instrumentation gauges were fitted, directly replacing the originals. The gauges ador a white face, red letting, red needles and chrome bezels. A gear position display was tailor-made and positioned direct centre with (PRND) that accompanies the new 6-speed automatic conversion and the famous AM wings added to tie in with the car for detail – no small detail overlooked.
For added safety, a high-level brake light has been sympathetically incorporated just below the rear window screen. GENTEX rear view mirror fitted and painted in soft-feel paint, colour coded to match the headlining and survivors. The driving lights were changed to Halogen units to light up the road for high-speed night time driving.
Standing proudly wearing it Works Service enamel badges to both front wings, regimentally placed discreetly countersunk into the wings so as to be in flush within the paintwork, this ‘Big X’ really is a king amongst its peers. Original factory built LHD X-PACKS rarely become available to the market because of there rarity in numbers there where only 36 cars built worldwide and it has been over 3 years since we last had the pleasure in having a car available. Examples of this cars pedigree and standard are without a doubt a unique opportunity to be able to present and truly an asset for any collection.
Ready for immediate viewing at DD Classics Dealership in London, please call 0208 878 3355 for more information.
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1986 Aston Martin V8 VANTAGE 580X ‘X-PACK’ (LHD) is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Surrey by DD Classics for £389950.
Car Facts
Car type : Car Make : Aston Martin Model : V8 Model Version : VANTAGE 580X ‘X-PACK’ (LHD) Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1986 Sub type : Van Location : Surrey
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About Aston Martin
Aston Martin, one of Britain's best known sports car manufacturer, was founded in 1913 by Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford. During its chequered financial history the company has had numerous owners taking over the company, Sir David Brown just to mention one.
Between the wars Bertelli was both technical director and designer of all new Aston Martins, thus known as "Bertelli cars". These included the 1½-litre "T-type", "International", "Le Mans", "MKII" its racing version, the "Ulster", and the 2-litre 15/98 and its race going derivative, the "Speed Model".
During the war years the company produced aircraft components.
In 1947, Aston was purchased and thus saved by Sir David Brown. The company also acquired Lagonda the same year for its 2.6-litre W. O. Bentley-designed engine. Both companies shared resources and workshops creating the iconic "DB" series of cars. In 1950, they presented the DB2, followed by the DB2/4 in 1953, the DB2/4 MkII in 1955, the DB Mark III in 1957.
DB4 with its strong Italian flavor and construction was introduced in 1958. The lightweight superleggera (tube-frame) body was designed by Carrozzeria Touring in Milan. Although the design and construction techniques were Italian, the DB4 was the first Aston to be built at the company's Newport Pagnell works in Buckinghamshire, England. The six-cylinder engines of these cars from 1954 up to 1965 were designed by Tadek Marek. Despite initial problems with cracking engine blocks DB4 was a success that really established the make together with its later derivates DB5, of James Bond Goldfinger fame, and more civilized DB6 Grand Tourer.
With the all new model DBS in the late 60's the company went to eight cylinder configuration when it was modified to Aston Martin v8 – a sort of Gentleman's muscle car.