1978 Aston Martin V8 | Bristol

The Aston Martin V8 is a hand-built British grand tourer, known for its muscular 1970s shape, tall bonnet scoop and deep V8 sound. It gave the marque its mainstream model after the DBS. This 1978 car is Yellow with a black leather interior, in very good condition, on tyres replaced in mid-2023. Its engine is being upgraded from the original 5.3-litre to 5.7-litre specification. It has a modern six-speed automatic with paddles on the wheel rather than the period gearbox, and later additions include intermittent wipers, a camera for reversing and an up-to-date stereo. The two-door body seats four. The long bonnet and tall scoop read clearly on camera, which suits 1970s-set film and TV, period advertising and photography. Yellow against black gives fashion shoots and music videos a bold contrast, and the grand touring profile suits event arrivals. It also works for weddings and personal hires. The car is based in Bristol.