1989 Aston Martin Vantage

Make

Aston Martin

Model

Vantage

Year

1989

Listed price

$350,000

Location

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Transmission

Manual

Mileage

50,125 miles

The Aston Martin V8 Vantage, particularly in its "X-Pack" guise, stands as a monument to muscular British motoring. Introduced in 1977, it was Aston Martin's answer to the supercars of its day, a brute in a Savile Row suit. With its distinct blanked-off grille, prominent power bulge, and integrated rear spoiler, the Vantage was designed for speed and made no apologies for it. The convertible Volante variant, especially in the later Prince of Wales (PoW) specification, further cemented its status as a grand tourer par excellence, blending open-air exhilaration with the Vantage's inherent power and prestige. These final series V8s, hand-built in limited numbers, represent the culmination of Aston Martin's commitment to traditional craftsmanship and performance before the Ford era. This 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Volante, showing 50,125 miles, embodies that very spirit. Powered by its robust V8 engine paired with a manual transmission, it offers an engaging and visceral driving experience that is increasingly rare. The interior boasts a Nardi wood-rim steering wheel, a distinctive sunken switch panel, and a veneered lid for the center console coin box, all speaking to the bespoke nature of these machines. Maintained diligently from 2014 to the present, this Vantage Volante has received consistent attention to ensure optimal running and driving capabilities, including ice-cold air conditioning, a testament to its current excellent condition. This is a chance to acquire a powerful, hand-built icon from Aston Martin's most assertive era.