The Aston Martin V8 Saloon was sold to its first owner in England on 8 August 1975. Introduced as Aston Martin’s powerful and luxurious Grand Tourer, the V8 combined the elegance expected from the marque with the performance of its large-displacement V8 engine. The V8 Saloon represents an important period in Aston Martin history, when cars were built with a strong focus on craftsmanship, performance and effortless long-distance touring.

This particular V8 Saloon, chassis number V8/11341/RCA, is finished in an elegant Blue Metallic with a Cream interior. The combination gives the car a particularly attractive and classic appearance. Its 5.3-litre V8 engine produces 305 bhp and is coupled to an automatic transmission, making the car both powerful and effortless to drive.

The car has covered 85,711 miles and has enjoyed a remarkably well-documented ownership and maintenance history. The accompanying history file starts with the ownership of Mr. Dudley Williams in 1981. During this period, the Aston Martin was serviced by Richard Williams. Remarkably, Richard Williams continued to carry out the servicing and maintenance for subsequent owners as well, creating an important and consistent thread throughout the car’s early history.