1978 Aston Martin V8 Kentucky Metallic Blue

The seller of this 1978 ton V8 is the British grand tourer’s fourth owner who acquired it from a Cape Cod doctor in 2021. The car was sold new in and had been in this area for many of its years. The car is equipped with the factory-installed Webasto sunroof, which the seller says was rare for the model. The car was repainted, with a color change from the original Madagascar wn to ucky Blue llic, which seems a much better match for the original Fawn leather with blue piping interior. The seller reports one of the previous owners has had $50,000 worth of servicing and restoration. The engine is indicated as original, with no rebuilds. “The car has had proper and caring ton collector ownership throughout the years, ensuring its current excellent condition, cosmetically, mechanically, and structurally,” the seller says. “It is incredibly hard to find a V8 of this era in this condition and certainly one that has a rare Webasto factory-installed sunroof.”

The car would be rare even without the sunroof. tified as simply the AM V8, this ton is a ies 3 version, which was made from 1973-1978. The change from the 1972 version reflected the replacement of sch fuel injection with four Weber two-barrel carburetors, which also required a large (but non-functional) hood scoop to provide clearance space. ton built 4,000 DBS V8 and AM V8 from 1969-1989, and just under a quarter were ies 3 coupes, with less than half of those having left-hand drive.

• The ton ’s 5.3-liter DOHC V8 is original, per the seller.
• In U.S. spec, the 1978 model had an estimated 286 horsepower at 5,000 rpm.
• Torque was 332 lb-ft at 4,500 rpm.
• The transmission is the trusty Chrysler TorqueFlite 727A three-speed automatic.
• The vehicle has suffered no body damage, according to the seller.
• The color was changed in a repaint.
• The Webasto factory-installed sunroof is indicated as rare.
• A stainless-steel exhaust system is noted and seen in photos.
• The cars factory air conditioning is affirmed to be working.
• The car wears 235/70R15 steel radial tires.

• A British Motor Trust Certificate that confirms the build date and other details.
• vice records going back at least 10 years will be included.
• The ton comes with its original jack, tools, and tool roll.
• The owner’s manual will accompany the sale.

• ing to the seller, the ton has no current needs.

• The seller is this 1978 ton AM V8’s fourth owner.
• The hand-built GT is made especially rare by its factory sunroof.
• The color change suits the original interior very nicely.

The seller states that this vehicle will be sold on a clean title in his name. This 1978 ton AM V8 ies 3 is a rare car made rarer by the combination of its factory sunroof and its condition. Documentation for extensive recent work should provide added peace of mind for the next owner.