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1980 Aston Martin V8

Aston Martin V8

This glorious Aston Martin V8 has joined us at Fostering Classics for a full mechanical restoration. It has been off the road since approximately 2003 and stored in the Customer’s garage.

It has Aston’s own 5.3 litre V8 engine and a 3 speed automatic gearbox.

The Aston Martin has suffered during the years in storage and there is significant corrosion to the sills and chassis, as well as the passenger door which will need fabrication to repair.

All the suspension and brakes require stripping and restoring and the engine needs recommissioning with new timing chain, gaskets, seals and rubber hoses.

Several electrical systems and components are not functioning, so will require attention to resolve.

The aluminium bodywork will be machine polished and any scratches and chips will be rectified, but there is no plan to repaint the car at this time.

We are excited to be given the opportunity to bring this stunning car back to life!

Fostering Classics - Aston Martin V8 - as found in the barn

Gallery

People say that one image speaks 1000 words. See the project progress on photos and follow the Aston’s restoration journey with us.

Fostering Classics - Aston Martin V8 - original state
Fostering Classics - Aston Martin V8 - interior first view
Fostering Classics - Aston Martin V8 - first time out
Fostering Classics - Aston Martin V8 - delivery to workshop
Fostering Classics - Aston Martin V8 - springs condition
Fostering Classics - Aston Martin V8 - initial assessment
Fostering Classics - Aston Martin V8 - corrosion details
Fostering Classics - Aston Martin V8 - corroded cill detail
Fostering Classics - Aston Martin - front view - no bonnet
Fostering Classics - Aston Martin - back of the car
Fostering Classics - Aston Martin - on the ramp - rear
Fostering Classics - Aston Martin - rear screen
Fostering Classics - Aston Martin - interior before cleaned
Fostering Classics - Aston Martin - suspension
Fostering Classics - Aston Martin V8 - as found in the barn
Fostering Classics - Aston Martin V8 - interior as found
Fostering Classics - Aston Martin V8 - arriving at the workshop
Fostering Classics - Aston Martin V8 - suspention assessment
Fostering Classics - Aston Martin V8 - door detail
Fostering Classics - Aston Martin - engine bay
Fostering Classics - Aston Martin - in progress
Fostering Classics - Aston Martin - side view - almost ready
Fostering Classics - Aston Martin - front view
Fostering Classics - Aston Martin - interior
Fostering Classics - Aston Martin - underneath
Fostering Classics - Aston Martin - V8 badge
Fostering Classics - Aston Martin V8 - original state front of the car
Fostering Classics - Aston Martin V8 - oroginal state engine bay
Fostering Classics - Aston Martin V8 - underbody
Fostering Classics - Aston Martin V8 - delivery to workshop
Fostering Classics - Aston Martin V8 - springs condition
Fostering Classics - Aston Martin V8 - corrosion
Fostering Classics - Aston Martin V8 - corrosion assessment
Fostering Classics - Aston Martin V8 - corrosion inspection
Fostering Classics - Aston Martin - engine close up
Fostering Classics - Aston Martin - engine plaque
Fostering Classics - Aston Martin - on the ramp - side
Fostering Classics - Aston Martin - on the ramp - from the back
Fostering Classics - Aston Martin - dashboard
Fostering Classics - Aston Martin - door panel
Fostering Classics - Aston Martin - springs

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