
Aston Martin V8 Volante
1978 to 1989
Over the past 12 months, 8 have sold publicly at a median of $151,813. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $126,000. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $77,280 to $461,500, depending on mileage, color, and history.
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- Median · 12 mo
- $151,813
- Sales · 12 mo
- 8
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Every V8
| Volante1978 to 1989 | Coupe1969 to 1989 | |
|---|---|---|
| Shifty Estimate | $126,000 | $86,100 |
| Sold median | $151,8138 sales | $90,7279 sales |
| 12-month move | Too few sales to call | Too few sales to call |
| For sale | None | None |
Common questions
How much does a Aston Martin V8 Volante cost?
Over the past 12 months, 8 have sold publicly at a median of $151,813. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $126,000. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $77,280 to $461,500, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $126,000. That sits below the $151,813 median of actual sales because the estimate weights the most recent results most heavily, and recent sales have come in under the longer-run median. We rate confidence medium: 8 public sales in a year is a thin market, and the spread between them is wide.
How many Aston Martin V8 Volante have sold?
Shifty has 58 public sales of the Aston Martin V8 Volante on file. The earliest was on Mar 20, 2016.
What has a Aston Martin V8 Volante sold for at auction?
The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $186,860Oct 9, 202612,772 mi
- $112,869Oct 4, 202660,240 mi
- $104,500Aug 15, 2026
About the 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante
The V8 Volante represents Aston Martin's golden age of grand touring, combining William Towns' angular DBS styling with the thunderous 5.3-liter V8 that defined the marque through the 1980s. Hand-built at Newport Pagnell over eleven years, these convertibles delivered 320+ horsepower through a proper manual gearbox or Chrysler TorqueFlite automatic. The Volante's fabric soft-top and luxurious Connolly leather interior made it the ultimate gentleman's express, equally at home on the Riviera or threading through Alpine passes. With approximately 850 examples produced, genuine V8 Volantes have become increasingly sought-after, especially early carbureted cars and rare Vantage variants. The model bridged Aston's traditional craftsmanship with modern performance, making it the last of the truly hand-made British GT cars. Values have climbed steadily as collectors recognize its significance in Aston Martin's lineage.
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