The body of this example is very tidy, with great shut gaps, and is straight down the sides. We estimate the paint to be over 25 years old, but it still possesses an excellent shine with good depth and minimal blemishes. The paint is consistent all the way around the car. There are a number of minor blemishes that can be found upon closer inspection, which is to be expected based on the age of the paint and vehicle. Namely, peppering on the front nose area, some minor bubbling on the passenger and driver-side A-pillar bottoms, two larger chips on the quarter panel right above the driver's side taillight, and a faint three-inch scratch on the passenger rear quarter. Photos of these blemishes can be found in the gallery. In pulling up the carpet inside the car, there is some surface oxidation that has developed over the years, likely from moisture being trapped. It is only surface deep and could be cleaned up if the next owner so chooses. Overall, the paint and body are in excellent driver quality condition.

The glass throughout appears to be all original, with factory Triplex insignias on every piece, including the windshield. As expected, the windshield does have some stone peppering. The rear window has a few very minor faint scratches, but the rest of the windows on the passenger and driver's side are clean with no major scratches or chips. The headlights are correct Cibie units, and the Lucas fog lamps are original, as are the taillights with nice patina and no cracks.

The rubber trim is all there, but some pieces are a bit dry and cracked, such as the trim around the rear quarter windows. The chrome trim is in excellent condition, with minor scratches and light pitting. We believe the chrome is all original and remarkably clean.

The wheels have certainly been redone at some point and look extremely nice. Upon close inspection on one knee, one can see some light scratches, minor delamination, and one more noticeable area of curb rash on the driver's side rear wheel. All four tires are Cooper Cobra GT Radials that were installed in 2022 and have plenty of tread life.

Overall this Aston Martin V8 presents in excellent driver quality condition and as such has some imperfections that come along with it. The paint remains in great condition but has some imperfections. Some of the rubber trim shows its age in the form of cracking and dryness, and there is some minor surface oxidation beginning to form on the metal in the front footwells.

The interior exudes originality from the finely distributed patina on the seats to the smell of old Connolly leather, we believe the interior is all original, even the carpets. The top of the dash is excellent, as is the rear parcel shelf. The rear seats show a similar patina and the gauges are clean and clear, with only light pitting around the chrome surrounds. The pedals, steering wheel, and driver’s seat bolster all indicate wear consistent with the mileage displayed on the odometer. The carpeting is original and very nice though the driver’s side mat is torn where the driver would rest their right heel. The headliner is excellent as well. The sun visors are original but are puffy.

All the major components seem to work, such as windows, lights, blower motor, and turn signals, but we did not try every single interior mechanism. The gauges read correctly, with the exception of the gas gauge, which appears to be slightly off.

The engine bay is very tidy and correct, as expected from a well care for and serviced example. There are no obvious issues or blatantly incorrect pieces. It is highly original in the engine bay.

The trunk area is very nice, tidy, and original. The interior trunk light works as well.

The underside is highly original and very nice compared to other examples on the market. Factory undercoating is present, the original exhaust is tidy save for some surface rusting, and the suspension components, although dirty, do appear to have been serviced over the years. On the various areas of the underside where undercoating has chipped off, one can see the factory red-oxide primer underneath. Very neat. We could not find any areas of previous rust repair.

The big British V8 engine starts with ease and settles in a melodic idle as the temperature of the engine begins to climb. Out on the road, it makes fantastic power with smooth acceleration showing no stumbles or misses. It keeps up easily with modern traffic, sounds fantastic, and is truly a joy to drive.

The transmission shifts smoothly and holds power well. The clutch takeup feels great, with nice feedback.

The brakes on the car feel appropriate to the era. They do not provide modern levels of stopping power, but they bring the car to a smooth and controlled stop with no binding or pulling. The pedal feel is spot on. The suspension feels compliant and solid. It is most certainly tailored a bit more towards the comfort side of the ride, as when you enter turns, you feel the softness of it. However, it provides great road hold and feedback with no odd noises or behaviors.

The tires are a newer set of Cooper Cobra Radial G/T put on the car in 2022. They have solid side walls, good color, and plenty of tread depth left to them.

The Aston Martin V8 was certainly spot-on for the brand in the time period. With its muscular looks and powerful v8 engine, it blended in perfectly with the automotive landscape in the 1970s. Its spacious but well-appointed cabin, lends itself beautifully to its Grand Touring nature and the addition of the ZF 5-Speed transmission provides an extra level of enjoyment and engagement when the roads become twisty. Aston Martin, as a company, are experts at creating timeless vehicles, and the V8 certainly falls into this category too. It is extremely useable in modern life, and its fantastic looks and low production numbers ensure its collectibility moving into the future.