Registration - N44 ORS

Chassis No. - SCFBA03B46GC00340

M.O.T. - 12 Months

Odometer - 65,000

A distinctive and subtly tuned example of Aston Martin’s beautiful V8 Vantage, this example is offered at no reserve, and presented in all-black specification. Featuring cherished registration ‘N440 RS’, this model was RS Fabrication's development vehicle, and benefits from a wealth of improvements. The registration refers to both the original owners as well as the engine output, with changes boosting the N400 edition’s output by 10% to 440hp. Boasting 30% more torque too, the 4.3 litre V8 unit is matched to a six-speed manual transmission. Featuring Bergwerk Black exterior with black alloys and carbon fibre trim details outside – diffuser, wing mirrors, side strakes, and door handles – and black leather upholstery interior, this V8 Vantage looks fantastic.

RS Fabrication added a number of components to further boost performance in this increasingly desirable sportscar. Alongside the boost in engine power and torque, a new stainless steel performance exhaust has been added, the brakes have been upgraded, 19-inch wheels from the V12 model, this V8 Vantage comes with the registration included, as well as a GT4 car cover. Having just two owners from new, ‘N440 RS’ has been in current ownership for the last 15 years, and is described as having ‘good’ bodywork, paintwork, and interior, while the engine, transmission, and electrics are all considered ‘excellent’. Showing an indicated 65,000 miles, with no reserve, this is an ideal opportunity to obtain a carefully and tastefully modified example of one of Aston Martin’s most popular models.

• Offered at no reserve
• Tuned by original owners RS Fabrication of Towcester
• More powerful engine, uprated exhaust, and carbon fibre details added

Aston Martin’s Vantage was relaunched from the Seventies original in 2005, with the V8 Vantage sportscar, creating an entry-level model for the British marque’s range. Powered by a 4.3-litre V8 initially, that was increased to 4.7-litres from 2008, seeing power rise from 385hp to 426hp. A V12 model was introduced in 2009, squeezing in the 517hp unit from the DBS under the bonnet. Offered in either coupe or roadster specifications, the V8 Vantage saw special editions launched in later years, including the N400 in 2007, with performance upgrades allowing for a sub-eight minute lap of the Nordschleife. As such, 480 N400 models were produced – an equal split between coupe and convertible – reflecting the fact there are 480 seconds in eight minutes.