1978 Aston Martin V8 Fastback Coupe

This V8 Sport Saloon was hand built at Aston Martin's Newport Pagnell plant during the Summer of 1978 and intended for the Canadian market. It is a left-hand-drive vehicle with a Weber carbureted V8 paired with a five-speed manual transmission, a hood-mounted intake, a stainless-steel exhaust system, and Vantage-type front and rear spoilers. It wore a Cricket White exterior with a Blue leather interior, Onslow Blue carpeting, and a Grey headliner.

It is believed that this Aston Martin remained in Canada for thirty-four years, largely in the Ontario province. The current owner purchased the car in 2012 with 103,000 miles on the odometer. During the past decade, it has gained a mere hundred miles.

The 5,430cc dual overhead camshaft eight-cylinder engine has four dual-throat Weber carburetors and delivers 300 horsepower at 6,000 RPM. There is a three-speed automatic transmission, an independent suspension, and four-wheel disc brakes.

By Daniel Vaughan | May 2023