A visually very attractive Aston Martin in special Gulf Racing colours and an excellent driver’s car given its breathed-on V8-engined and rare manual gearbox. This is a ‘one-off’ in this specification. Low mileage, well maintained and in excellent order throughout, this sale represents an opportunity to own a premium brand British sports car. Supplied with a battery conditioner and tailor made colour coordinated quality car cover and bag. The Aston Martin is UK registered and currently located in the UK with viewing by arrangement.

Aston Martin made use of lightweight materials in the construction of the Vantage body – a composite structure of aluminium, steel and magnesium with carbon fibre trim bits – with significant bracing both in the engine bay and behind the seats. This car has a very rare paint specification – according to the Aston Martin Heritage Trust “…. one of only 2 V8 Vantage S Coupes in Gulf Blue”. Originally supplied with Speed Orange detail on the nose and tail, these orange highlights have been wrapped in black vinyl for the current owner and the ‘Aston Martin’ sidestripes added. The front end of the car has also been (clear) wrapped with paint protection film and the whole body ceramic coated. The body is in excellent condition and together with the 19”, 5-spoke Graphite alloy wheels, the car is both striking and very smart.

The V8-engined Vantage models are hugely capable, both in terms of handling and performance. To keep even weight distribution, the car makes use of a transaxle and is equipped with various electronic driving aids including traction control and DSC (dynamic stability control). A standout feature of this particular example is the fitment of a 6-speed, manual gearbox – a rare specification with only a little over 100 supplied in the UK. Very well maintained and regularly serviced (last in February 2026), this Aston runs and drives exactly as it should. New ‘run-flat’ tyres were fitted in 2023. The current MOT expires in April 2027.