Lot details Registration No: SGK646V Chassis No: V8S0R12160 Mot Expiry: Aug 2006
Launched at the October 1978 Birmingham Motor Show, the Fourth Series or Oscar India V8 (Oscar India being AM factory 'shorthand' for October Introduction) sported a re-profiled 'power bulge' bonnet, subtly integrated rear lip spoiler and GKN alloy wheels. Little changed beneath its aluminium skin, the model utilised the same independent coil-sprung front suspension, De Dion rear axle, four-wheel disc brakes and power assisted rack and pinion steering as its predecessors. Predominantly allied to three-speed Torqueflite automatic transmission, the Tadek Marek designed 5340cc DOHC V8 engine was fed via quad Weber carburettors. Thus equipped, Autocar magazine found the Oscar India to be capable of 146mph and 0-60mph in 7.2 seconds. Cementing its Grand Tourer credentials, the fixed-head boasted a revised interior complete with leather headlining and burr walnut dashboard / door cappings. An occasional four-seater, the Oscar India V8 remained in production for seven and half years during which time just 291 are thought to have been made.
Finished in metallic blue with parchment leather upholstery, this particular automatic example is reported to have had "almost £13,000 lavished on it in 1998". Changing hands some five years later for £24,000, we understand that a further £8,000 has been spent on it since then. A handsome car, it is offered for sale with restoration photos, Aston Martin build sheet, MOT certificate valid until August 18th 2006, road tax until 31st January 2007 and "many bills for substantial maintenance by specialists DJR, Wraith Motors and HWM".
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