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1988 Aston Martin V8 Convertible Coupe

  • Chassis Number: SCFCV81V7JTL15659
  • Engine Number: V/585/5659/LFA
The arrival of the 'Vantage' name in 1977 represented a resurrection of the specification which had previously been applied to high-power versions of the DB six-cylinder cars, having laid dormant since the V8's arrival back in 1969. The 5,340cc dual overhead camshaft breathed through a 42mm carburetors, but in Vantage tune, a quartet of 48mm Weber carburetors was added, the valves and ports grew larger, and the camshafts changed, helping to boost power to around 375 bhp. Larger ventilated disc brakes were added all around and concealed behind low-profile Pirelli tires. The most distinguishable exterior feature was the blocked-off bonnet scoop, blanked air intake, front chin spoiler and lip on the boot lid.

The Volante convertible was introduced in 1978, but it was not until 1986 that it became available to Vantage specification, by which time its output was around 400 bhp. Vantage engines now came with a boot spoiler, extended front spoiler, and flared wheel arches, giving it a more muscular and sinister appearance. With the optional 'X-pack' engine, output rose to 432 bhp. By the end of production in December of 1989, a total of 166 Vantage Volantes had been built.

This particular example was completed on March 23rd of 1988, supplied new to Lake Forst Sports Cars in Lake Forest, Illinois, and first registered in Illinois on July 1st of that year. It wore a Connock black exterior and black piped leather interior. It had electric windows and mirrors, driving lamps, Ronal alloy wheels, a three-speed automatic gearbox, and a 5,340cc DOHC V8 engine. It is one of 47 examples produced with an automatic.

The car spent the early 1990s in California before heading east to New York and Connecticut. In 2003, with approximately 25,000 miles, the Aston returned to the Midwest in the collection of Springfield, Illinois attorney Frederic Nessler. During his ownership, the car gained a few more thousand miles to its odometer before it was purchased in November of 2010 with just under 32,500 original miles. Since that time, it has been on static display.

By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2021

2021 Bonhams : Quail Lodge

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $90,000-USD $120,000 
Sale Price :
USD $100,800

1988 Aston Martin V8 Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Aston Martin V8

(Data based on Model Year 1988 sales)
1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 'X-Pack'
Chassis#: SCFCV81V8JTR12593
Sold for USD$312,626
  2024 RM Sothebys : London
 
1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 7.0-Litre X-Pack Sports Saloon
Chassis#: SCFCV81VXKTR12676
Sold for USD$407,112
  2023 Bonhams : Festival of Speed
 
1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Volante
Chassis#: scfcv81c5ktl15708
Sold for USD$192,500
  2023 Mecum : Indy
 
1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage X-Pack Sports Saloon
Chassis#: SCFCV81V8JTL12611
Sold for USD$426,855
  2023 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris
 
1988 ASTON MARTIN V8 VOLANTE
Chassis#: SCFCV81C7JTL15644
Sold for USD$461,500
  2022 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach
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1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Volante 'X-Pack'
Chassis#: SCFCV81V4JTL15702
Sold for USD$708,028
  2022 RM Sothebys : Monaco Grimaldi Forum
 
1988 Aston Martin V8 EFI
Chassis#: SCFCV81S2JTL12612
Sold for USD$394,955
  2022 Artcurial : Retromobile
 
1988 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE VOLANTE
Chassis#: SCFCV81V4JTL15652
Sold for USD$162,960
  2022 Bonhams : Scottsdale Arizona
 
1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante Zagato
Chassis#: SCFCV81Z0JTR30024
Sold for USD$296,978
  2021 RM Sothebys : London
 
1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Volante
Chassis#: SCFCV81V7JTL15659
Sold for USD$100,800
  2021 Bonhams : Quail Lodge
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1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage X-Pack Sports Saloon
Chassis#: SCFCV8IV7JTR12603
Sold for USD$426,584
  2019 Bonhams : The Bond Street Sale
 
1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Zagato
Chassis#: SCFCV81Z8HTL20060
Sold for USD$368,000
  2019 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach
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1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante
Chassis#: SCFCV81C1JTL15669
Sold for USD$260,992
  2018 RM Sothebys : Monaco
 
1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Volante 'X-Pack' Convertible
Chassis#: SCFCV81V7JTL 15676
Sold for USD$388,703
  2018 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais
 
1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante Vantage ' Prince De Galles, PoW'
Chassis#: SCFCV81COKTL15714
Sold for USD$508,226
  2017 Artcurial : Retromobile
 
1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Volante Convertible
Chassis#: SCFCV81V4JTL15621
Sold for USD$236,495
  2017 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais
 
1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante
Chassis#: SCFCV81C2JTL15678
Sold for USD$165,000
  2015 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours
 
1988 Aston Martin V8 'Series 5' Auto Saloon
Chassis#: SCFCV8157JTR12607
Sold for USD$168,540
  2015 Bonhams : The Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale
 
1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Volante
Chassis#: SCFCV81VXJTR15639
Sold for USD$478,191
  2015 Bonhams : The Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale
 
1988 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE VOLANTE 'X-PACK'
Chassis#: 15689
Sold for USD$336,133
  2014 THE ASTON MARTIN WORKS SALE
 

Aston Martin V8s That Failed To Sell At Auction

1988 Aston Martin V8's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1988 Aston Martin V8 VolanteSCFCV81C7JTL156442024 Bonhams : Amelia Island Auction $450,000$550,000
1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage X-Pack Sports SaloonSCFCV81V3JTR125792023 Bonhams : Bond Street Sale $200,000$300,000
1988 Aston Martin V8 VolanteSCFCV81C4JTL156792020 RM Sothebys : Open Roads, Fall$165,000  
1988 Aston Martin V8 VolanteSCFCV81C2JTL156502020 Bonhams : Amelia Island Concours $170,000$210,000
1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage X-PackSCFCV81V3JTR125792019 RM Sothebys : London $250,000$300,000
1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage X-Pack Sports SaloonSCFCV81V1JTR125952018 Bonhams : The Bond Street Sale $270,000$340,000
1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Volante X-PackSCFCV81V9JTR156812018 RM Sothebys : London $320,000$360,000
1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante ConvertibleSCFCV81C3JTL156082017 Mecum : Monterey$205,000  
1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage X-PackSCFCV81V6KTR126432016 H & H Auctions Chateau Impney $240,000$280,000
1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Volante X-PackSCFCV81V4JTL157022016 Artcurial : LeMans Classic $800,000$1,200,000
1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage VolanteSCFCV81V9JTL156632015 Bonhams : The Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale $120,000$160,000
1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Volante X Pack Convertible156602010 Bonhams Aston Martin and Related Automobilia $70,000$80,000
1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Volante 6.3-Litre Convertible157282010 Bonhams Aston Martin and Related Automobilia $100,000$120,000
1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage X-Pack 2009 Aston Martin Lagonda Limited $55,000$60,000
1988 Aston Martin V8 Series 5 SaloonSCFCV8152JTR126452005 Bonhams Collectors' Motor Cars, Motorcycles & Automobilia $20,000$25,000
1988 Aston Martin V8 VolanteSCFCV81V9JTR156812003 Bonhams Sports, Competition & Collectors' Motor Cars $60,000$65,000

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