Bonhams Auction of Aston Martina and Related Automobilia
Aston Martin Works Service,
Newport Pagnell
Bucks
22 May 2010
Automobilia at 10:30
Motor Cars at 14:30
1995 Aston Martin Virage Volante 'Wide Body' Convertible
Registration no. to be advised
Chassis no. SCFDAM2C0PBR60113
Engine no. 89/60113/A
Estimate: £30,000 - 40,000
Footnote:
The Virage Volante offered here features the popular 'wide body' specification that originated on the 6.3-litre version of the Virage, which was announced by Aston Martin as an interim model ahead of the company's forthcoming twin-supercharged Vantage. Offered by Aston Martin's Service Department as a conversion for the existing 5,340cc V8-engined Virage, this package was introduced in January 1992. The '6.3' conversion increased power by around 40 percent while incorporating improvements to both suspension and brakes - now featuring ABS for the first time - and could be ordered new or retro-fitted to customers' existing cars. These 6.3-litre cars (and th