✦ Shifty Estimate
$133,400
- 12 months median
- $132K
- Sales, 12 months
- 3
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1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante
1978 to 1989
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Common questions
How much does a Aston Martin V8 Volante cost?
Over the past 12 months, 3 have sold publicly at a median of $132,250. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $133,400. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $113,390 to $153,410, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $133,400. We rate confidence medium: 3 public sales in a year is a thin market, and the spread between them is wide.
What has a Aston Martin V8 Volante sold for at auction?
The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $120,000Mar 4, 2026Jaguar Antelope · 26,000 mi
- $132,250Jan 28, 2026Windsor Red
- $175,000Dec 23, 2025Dover White · 27,000 mi
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.