1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage V580

Rare 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage V580 5-Speed Matching Numbers

This 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage V580 is an extremely rare model with a desirable 5-speed manual gearbox and matching numbers. Striking color combination of light yellow with red interior. RHD. A beautiful California car that runs and drives excellent. A very clean, straight, and solid example. Lovely paint, chrome, and interior. It's not everyday you come across one of these cars. Don't miss the special opportunity to own this classic British supercar.

With the resurrection of the 'Vantage' name in 1977, Aston Martin enthusiasts everywhere breathed a sigh of relief; previously applied to high-power versions of the DB six-cylinder cars, it had been dormant since the V8's arrival back in 1969. A heavier car than its six-cylinder predecessor, the V8 suffered as emissions legislation became ever more strangulating, leading to concern that Aston Martin's traditional performance image might be lost. The arrival of the Vantage dispelled any such worries. Propelling Aston's V8 back into the supercar league was a tuned version of the existing 5,340cc engine breathing through a quartet of 48mm Weber carburetors rather than the standard 42mm instruments. In 1978 the V8 Vantage earned the title of 'world's fastest accelerating production car', and throughout its life delivered outstanding performance by any standard, accelerating to 60mph in just 5.2 seconds on its way to a top speed of 175mph. The V580 engine, introduced in 1980, produced 375 bhp. Combined with the rare and desirable manual gearbox, the Vantage was a potent car and today highly sought after in this configuration.

• Rare and highly coveted Vantage V580 model
• Desirable 5-speed example
• Matching numbers
• Increasingly classic British supercar