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1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

The Aston Martin V8 Vantage was a performance-oriented version of the V8, produced from 1977 to 1989. Hailed as "Britain's first supercar", the V8 Vantage was equipped with a 5.3L V8 (a 6.3L V8 was optional) shared with the Lagonda with higher-performance camshafts, increased compression ratio, larger inlet valves and bigger carburetors. When tested, the V8 Vantage was noted to be faster than a Ferrari 365 GTB/4. 534 were produced, with 342 being coupes. The 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has come out in the followi…

2025 First ReleasedPaul DeLorean DesignsLicensed Hot WheelsAston Martin CarsBritish Cars1:431980sCoupes
Debut year2025
Debut series1:43
Produced years2025 – Present
DesignerPaul DeLorean
Collector no.HWT12
Reference statusOpen catalog page
1-43vantage
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1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is listed with 1:43 as its first catalog lane. The production window shown here is 2025 – Present. Known designer credit: Paul DeLorean. Use the Description, Versions notes to confirm the casting before you price it.

  • 2025 First Released
  • Paul DeLorean Designs
  • Licensed Hot Wheels
  • Aston Martin Cars
  • British Cars
  • 1:43
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