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Amelia Island Auction 20131965 Aston Martin Short Chassis Volante
Coachwork by Touring
Chassis
DBVC/2330/r
Engine
400/2361
Car Highlights
The Original Aston Martin Volante
Ultra Exclusive, One-Year Only Model
Only 37 Short Chassis Volantes Were Built
Sporting DB5 Chassis with Elegant Coachbuilt Features
Exacting Restoration with Thoughtful Mechanical Upgrades
Stunning Winchester Blue Livery
Offered with Owner’s Handbook, Tool Kit, and Restoration Records
Eligible for Leading Concours and Driving Events
A Must for the Serious Aston Martin Collector
Technical Specs
4.2-Litre DOHC Inline 6-Cylinder Engine
Three SU HD8 Carburetors
282 HP at 5,500 RPM
5-Speed Manual ZF Gearbox
4-Wheel Girling Servo-Assisted Disc Brakes
Independent Double-Wishbone Suspension with Shock Absorbers
Live Rear Axle with Watts Linkage and Coil-Over Shock Absorbers