1993 Aston Martin Virage Volante Wide Body

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare Virage Volante Widebody 6.3 Cosmetic, which the service records indicate spent its early years in the North East of England.

Our seller currently resides in New Zealand and has had the pleasure of owning the car for around a decade. He has used it sparingly, having covered less than 2,000 miles across the entirety of his ownership and naturally only when he has spent time in the UK. In fact the last time he drove it was 2018, but he fondly remembers having a great trip around the country with his family in 2014. When not in use, the car has been professionally stored in Henry’s Car Barn in Warwickshire, a climate-controlled facility.

As he simply cannot travel over to the UK as much as he would like, our seller has made the ‘regretful’ decision that the time has come to sell the car.

The car is running and driving, but in view of the lack of use, we do imagine a certain amount of recommissioning is needed to make it the fantastic example it can be.

However, this is an exceptionally rare Aston, so any money spent will undoubtedly increase the car’s value, saleability and desirability. Intrigued? Well you should be; so let’s crack on!

We think the red paint finish rather suits the car’s rakish lines and from a distance all seems well yet, as this is a ‘light-project’, there’s certainly areas that need some loving attention from its next owner.

Starting at the front….

There are some deep scratches on the bonnet and some signs of touching up on the bonnet vent. The front splitter is in poor condition and needs some attention.

There are paint imperfections around the front screen and under the nearside wing mirror, which also has chipped paint. There is also heavy scratching around the door locks.

There are some areas where rust is starting to creep in. The door bottoms and the edge of the wings are the most noticeable areas but look carefully at our photographs and you will spot other small areas in need of attention.

This car undoubtedly deserves the ministrations of an excellent body shop, where the corrosion can be dealt with, and a sparkling new coat of paint can be applied.

Currently the soft top can only be operated manually. The owner told us that this stopped electrically operating in 2015 just after he had new Connolly hide applied to both front seats (at a cost of £2,000) and as he could open and close it manually has never sought getting it, whatever the problem is, diagnosed and fixed. He feels that it should not be too intrusive nor an expensive job but cannot be sure.

The rear windows are also inoperative as the plastic pillar supports deteriorated some time ago, well somewhat ‘melted’ according to the seller, and thus were removed. The seller believes that replacement parts would cost in the region of £1,000 - £1,200.

The very cool OZ wheels would benefit from a full refurbishment from one of the many specialists now available. Nexen tyres are currently fitted all round, yet perhaps forecast new boots into your ‘man maths’.

Mentioned previously, our seller had new Connolly hide put on the two front seats in 2015 and they look the part. They are super comfy too and smell fabulous.

The winner of this car may feel the rear seats warrant similar treatment as they are showing signs of cracking and discolouration.

Carpets are fine but could do with a professional valet to bring them up to scratch. Under them we can see signs of corrosion to the floor which needs dealing with.

The door cards and centre dash could do with a good clean up, to.

The gear knob, handbrake and arm rest are worn.

The underside of the cream hood is grubby and stained, but it may be possible to clean it up.

The rubbers on the door edges are in poor condition and will need replacing.

The boot should be capable of holding plenty of hand luggage for those weekends away and there’s a space saver spare wheel.  The original 'still in its wrapping' first aid kit is neatly stowed in a delightful leather-covered cubby-hole.

Our seller informs us that the car, mechanically speaking, has always performed very well for him. However, it has been little used nor seen by him personally for many years so it would be remiss not to expect that performance may have deteriorated in the last 3 to 4 years.  

We must admit, the car has started first and every time for us when we've taken it for photography & manoeuvred it around our facility. It sounds very impressive and we think would certainly benefit from a proper run to 'blow out the cobwebs'.

As we always do, we have included many pictures of the car’s underside for your careful study. Review them carefully so you get an understanding of the Aston’s current condition or better still come and visit us and inspect the car in person!

We would entrust a good body shop to clean up the area and apply a generous coating of underseal in order to prevent any further deterioration of the car’s condition.

The engine compartment looks quite honest, with areas of cracked underseal most noticeable.

We would suggest the car be entrusted to a good Aston Martin specialist for a good once over when won.

When our seller acquired the car a decade or so ago, he had it serviced. New Nexen tyres were fitted and some work to the brakes carried out.

Prior to that, we can see from the service book that the car was regularly serviced, either at a main dealer or specialist.

We also have some MoT certificates which help to confirm the car’s modest 64,000 miles.

DVLA records show that the car appears to have been last tested in 2012, the odometer then showing 62,120 miles.

The quick-witted of you will have realised that he might, therefore, have been driving it around the UK without an MoT, but let’s keep that between us shall we?; no one likes a grass and he’s being nice by listing it No Reserve!

Entrust the car to a competent specialist to change the fluids and check the car’s mechanicals and you will have a great car.

It may be ready in time to enjoy this summer, but as a winter project with the prospect of 2022 adventures, we can see many of you will be tempted.

Just imagine, roof down, Ray-Bans on and the sound of that glorious 5.3-litre motor ringing in your ears. Just wonderful.

This lovely and rare Aston Martin is crying out for a new owner, ready to spend some time and effort to bring her back to her former glory. Such is this car’s rarity that it will undoubtedly be worth it not just emotionally but financially too.

If you are interested, and frankly you all should be, we estimate this Aston Martin Virage Volante 6.3 Wide Bodied Cosmetic will sell for between £40,000 and £60,000.

Viewing is always encouraged, within government guidelines of course. The car is located at our Abingdon headquarters; we are open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm and to arrange an appointment please use the ‘Contact Seller’ button at the top of the listing to make an appointment. Feel free to ask any questions or make observations in the comments section below or try our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’