1993 Aston Martin Virage Volante RHD Automatic

Highlights

• One of 121 RHD hand-built Aston Martin Virage Volante convertibles
• Rolls-Royce Royal Blue with Light Grey leather interior piped in Dark Blue
• Extensive maintenance by Aston Martin Works Service and marque specialists
• Maintained by Vantage Engineering since 2021
• Extensive documentation and maintenance records dating back to 1993
• Current MOT to June 2026
• Low documented mileage of 52,000 miles

The Appeal

Where the V8 was a firm break from tradition, the Virage was always conceived as a return to Aston Martin’s 60s roots. Taking design cues from the DB5 and 6, it mixed a heavily revised version of Tadek Marek’s superlative 5.3L V8 with a high-end, hand-crafted ethos. These were big, brutal GTs in the very traditional sense.

Just 234 open-top Volantes were built, of which only 121 were RHD cars like this 1993 example. Its Rolls-Royce Royal Blue paintwork and luxurious walnut and light grey leather interior are in great condition, those Heffernan and Greenley lines accented by purposeful five-spoke alloys. The condition is impressive, but then this is a caar that has been sparingly used and highly maintained by Aston Martin Works and well-known ‘blue chip’ marque specialists. We’ve documented the highlights below.

The vendor acquired the car in 2021 to use for his honeymoon. It completed a lengthy tour of the far north reaches of Scotland. Subsequently, it has been sparingly used and garaged in between. We’re told that all servicing and maintenance has been entrusted to Vantage Engineering.

Sold with MOT to June 2026, this handsome all-British rarity is ready to grace your collection.

The vendor says:

“This is an excellent, enjoyable, handmade Aston Martin. The 5.3l V8 is sublime. I imagine in 15 years time I will be looking to buy one of these magnificent vehicles again.”

History and Paperwork

• First registered on 1st August 1993
• Six registered keepers
• Current keeper since July 2021
• Maintained by Aston Martin Works Service and marque specialists to 2021
• Maintained by Vantage Engineering since the vendor acquired the car
• Acquired by the current keeper for their honeymoon in Scotland
• Extensive documentation, including MOT history from 1996 to 2020
• Detailed service records dating back to the 1,500-mile free service in September 1993
• Current MOT valid to 19th June 2026 with minor advisories to note
• Vendor states that the car has full service history which is summarised below
• V5C in current keeper’s name
• History Report shown in photos and replicated below
• Always garaged by the current keeper when not in use
• Show 52,207 miles which is supported by MOT records as below

MOT History:

• 25.09.96 16,047
• 08.09.99 25,178
• 22.08.01 31,225
• 20.08.03 39,601
• 20.09.05 41,550
• 16.09.09 44,987
• 22.09.10 45,286
• 14.03.12 45,565
• 15.04.13 45,788
• 11.03.14 46,078
• 26.10.16 48,978
• 03.01.17 48,687
• 10.10.18 49,121
• 27.07.20 49,412
• 09.09.21 49,539
• 03.07.23 51,655
• 20.06.25 52,096

Service and Maintenance Record:

22.09.93- Mileage: 03,622- Service Agent: Aston Martin

• 1,500-mile free service
• 10.11.94- Mileage: 09,605- Service Agent: Stratton
• 6,000-mile service

21.06.95- Mileage: 11,133- Service Agent: Aston Martin

• 18,000 mile service
• Fit latest ECU
• Lubricate fuel flap
• Repair dash vent
• Repair centre console stay and adjust the catch
• Rectify oil seepage from sump plug
• Replace nuts on wiper arms
• Clean off inner wing covers and radiator surround
• Remove rear parcel shelf
• Repair split edges and refit

09.10.95- Mileage: 12,263- Service Agent: Ron Stratton

• Sale of vehicle

13.10.95- Mileage: 12,277- Service Agent: Aston Martin

• Carry out Road Test & Report
• Relocate automatic CD changer in boot compartment
• Add anti-freeze
• Rectify LH Fuel Flap inoperative
• Remove wheels and clean discs and pads
• Fit immobilizer system

01.11.95- Mileage: 13,002- Service Agent: Donaldson & Evans

• Attend to exhaust clamps
• Reset tickover
• Replace dash bulb

22.03.96- Mileage: 13,862- Service Agent: Donaldson & Evans

• 6,000 mile service
• Oil change and check

25.10.96- Mileage: 16,201- Service Agent: Donaldson & Evans

• 30,000 mile service
• Replace front pads
• Adjust roof

04.03.97- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Donaldson & Evans

• Replace battery
• Connect radar detector

07.04.97- Mileage: 17,299- Service Agent: Donaldson & Evans

• 36,000 mile service

18.11.97- Mileage: 20,848- Service Agent: Donaldson & Evans

• 42,000 mile service

21.09.98- Mileage: 22,750- Service Agent: Cross Street Garage

• Replace n/s/f hub oil seal
• Re-pack front hub bearings
• MOT

20.11.98- Mileage: 23,328- Service Agent: Cross Street Garage

• 48,000 mile service

22.02.00- Mileage: 25,980- Service Agent: Cross Street Garage

• Replace front discs & pads
• Re-set tickover
• Check radio

14.04.00- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Aston Martin

• Supply and fit 4 tyres
• Renew and adjust throttle link

01.09.00- Mileage: 28,833- Service Agent: Aston Martin

• 54,000 annual service
• Investigate windscreen washers
• Fit new non-return valve
• Change brake fluid
• Adjust handbrake cables
• Remove foam gasket behind vent

02.09.00- Mileage: 28,833- Service Agent: Aston Martin

• Re-align and adjust l/h/r quarter light

06.03.01- Mileage: 30,134- Service Agent: Stratstone Wilmslow

• Replace faulty brake master cylinder
• Replace faulty washer pump
• Re-code alarm handset

14.03.01- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Stratstone Wilmslow

• Replace battery

27.02.02- Mileage: 35,268- Service Agent: Aston Martin

• 60,000 mile service

27.06.02- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: New Mills Body Repair

• Re-assemble o/s door mirror
• Prepare and re-spray to match o/s door

27.06.02- Mileage: 35,268- Service Agent: Aston Martin

• 24,000-mile service
• Renew leaking cooling system dead cap
• Replace both mirror glasses
• Adjust bonnet catches and alignment
• Seal exhaust joint and replace clamp

01.07.02- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: New Mills Body Repair

• Repair and re-paint front spoiler
• Fabricate and re-paint o/s & n/s front wings
• Repair and re-paint front bumper
• Polish scratches on boot
• Prepare and re-spray to match manufacturer’s approved materials

01.10.02- Mileage: 38,441- Service Agent: Aston Martin

• Renew bonnet release lever
• Left hand mirror glass
• Secure left-hand door cheater/window seal

07.04.03- Mileage: 38,797- Service Agent: Aston Martin

• Annual service
• Remove right hand cam cover and front cover
• Renew gaskets
• Renew cooling system dead cap
• Replace corroded left-hand rear exhaust clamp
• Renew front brake pads
• Remove propshaft and renew pinion oil seal
• Renew fuel filler cap
• Adjust bonnet catches
• Remove left rear hood trim
• Securing loose hoodstick and align ¼ glass
• Remove chassis cross brace, drilling out sheared bolts and re-tapping boss threads
• Repair cross brace and refit
• Flat and polish paint blemishes on left-hand rear wing

03.10.03- Mileage: 39,644- Service Agent: Stratstone

• Check for overheating
• Topped up fluids
• Ran engine no fault found
• New pressure cap fitted as a precaution

04.04.05- Mileage: 41,259- Service Agent: Stratstone

• Oil service with brake fluid
• Tighten hose clips to eradicate coolant leaks

20.09.05- Mileage: 41,550- Service Agent: Stratstone

• MOT

02.07.07- Mileage: 43,339- Service Agent: Stratstone

• 78,000 mile service

27.03.12- Mileage: 45,603- Service Agent: Stratstone

• 84,000 mile service
• Replaced left-hand cam cover gaskets
• Realign exhaust
• Rectify fault on washer jet
• Replace all engine drive belts & replace power steering fluid
• Replace front brake discs
• Rebuild left front wheel bearing
• Bleed brakes

21.11.12- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: New Mills

• Body repairs to Aston Martin (£850 + VAT)

23.04.13- Mileage: 45,788- Service Agent: J Morton (1985) Ltd

• Replace faulty pump on screen washers
• Clean out o/s jet
• Secure wiper blades
• MOT
• Correct fault on o/s tail light

23.04.14- Mileage: 45,853- Service Agent: Newlands Motors

• Road Test & Report prior to purchase

19.05.14- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Coast Classics

• Replace oil cooler
• Overhaul main radiator
• Flush and fill radiator

19.09.14- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Coast Classics

• Repair windscreen
• Overhaul air conditioning
• Replace alarm
• Repaint front wing
• Attend to front brakes

03.10.14- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Newlands Motors

• Recondition 2 x brake calipers

19.11.14- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Newlands Motors

• 2 x hood fulcrum blocks

21.12.15- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Euromaster

• Supply and fit new battery

06.04.16- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Newlands Motors

• Parts only: Set of HT leads posted to Spain

20.04.16- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Coast Classics

• Change spark plugs and HT leads
• Clean engine top, inlet trumpet etc
• All liquid revision
• Engine adjusting
• Test drive
• Front bumper painted

17.04.17- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Coast Classics

• Install Tracker
• Recharge air conditioning
• Check engine temperature

11.08.17- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Coast Classics

• Interior cleaning
• Leather treatment
• Front seats refinishing with piping

05.09.19- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Coast Classics

• Repair/replace rubber seals
• Address rust on door frame and paint
• Recharge air
• Stage 2 valet

13.09.17- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Coast Classics

• Clean trunk due to fuel smell
• Replace fuel pump
• Replaced all fuel pipes
• Vacuum air injection control pipes
• Vacuum pipes for heater control
• Recharge air conditioning
• Align wheels

27.07.20- Mileage: 49,412- Service Agent: Dorking Service Centre

• Replace o/s/f track rod end
• Replace steering rack gaiter
• Replace wiper stalk with hazard switch
• Replace n/s bonnet catch
• Carry out wheel alignment
• MOT

The Condition

• Finished in Rolls Royce Royal Blue with Dark Blue Mohair hood
• Paintwork presents very well with very minor points to note in photos
• These include small scuff to B post paintwork on offside
• Various minor repairs to bodywork and paintwork as detailed above over car’s life
• Blue roof in good working order as shown with matching blue tonneau
• Underside as shown with no structural advisories on MOT
• Five spoke alloy wheels in very good condition as shown
• Matching Michelin tyres fitted
• Light Grey leather interior piped in Dark Blue with light bolster wear to note
• Extensive walnut veneers in very good order as shown
• Blue carpets with Aston Martin branded fitted over mats
• Vendor states that all features functioning correctly
• Interior has received professional cleaning and leather treatment in the past
• Air conditioning system has been maintained and recharged

The Mechanics

• 5,340cc Tadek Marek V8 engine reworked by Callaway Engineering for Aston Martin
• 3spd automatic transmission
• The vendor reports the car "runs like a dream"
• Extensive maintenance history as detailed above
• Maintained by Works and specialists as above
• Recent maintenance carried out by Vantage Engineering since 2021
• Minor advisories to note on MOT

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