Introducing the ‘Spitfire 80 Edition’ 2016 Aston Martin V12 Vantage S
Built and delivered in 2016, the Spitfire 80 edition of the Aston Martin V12 Vantage S we are proud to offer, is 1 of 8 devised and exclusively sold through Aston Martin Cambridge and crafted by Aston Martin’s ‘Q’ division, in celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Supermarine Spitfire airplane, an icon of British engineering achievement.
About The 2016 Aston Martin V12 Vantage S Spitfire 80 Edition
Each example was hand finished in specially created Duxford Green Pearlescent paintwork with the trademark Spitfire speed yellow pinstripe accents. The Aston Martin wings badges are made from solid sterling silver with a tailored Old English White inlay, while owners were able to choose an original Spitfire serial number lacquered into the side strakes and embroidered into the dashboard, this car wearing K5054.
Inside, the Spitfire 80 is specified with Kestrel Tan hide and Black Alcantara interiors. With, exquisitely detailed Spitfire inspired special features, combining to create a highly evocative homage to the beloved icon which is the Supermarine Spitfire. 1 of 8 examples, this one being equipped with the 7-speed manual transmission, each car was delivered to its first owner at the spiritual home of the Spitfire, former RAF airfield, Imperial War Museum Duxford, during an emotionally charged handover ceremony in October 2016.
The cost of each Spitfire 80 was set at £180,000 – which included a £5,000 donation to the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund.
Offered to market for the first time and now, having covered merely 2,350 miles from new, with maintenance carried out annually by Aston Martin Cambridge, regardless of the minimal mileage, this evocative car is presented in exceptional condition throughout. A complete list of the inspired and detailed Spitfire edition special features, too many to describe in this presentation, is available on request.
The synergy of the Iconic Spitfire and the illustrious Aston Martin V12 Vantage S could not be clearer, both powered by a large and enigmatic V12 engine, aluminium alloy construction, visibly stealthy and brutally beautiful in appearance, dominant and highly effective in operation, the Supermarine Spitfire and the Aston Martin V12 Vantage S Spitfire edition, could not be more aligned, albeit engineered and constructed with a different intended purpose.
Supplied with its full complement of bespoke Spitfire accessories, including a unique Irvin flying jacket with Spitfire 80 logo, Irvin Flying Helmet & Flying Goggles, bespoke Green/Brown car cover, Kestrel Tan Owner’s Manual with embossed Spitfire 80 Logo, Build Book and personalised photo album of the handover day in Kestrel Tan, along with a highly relevant cherished registration number.
Destined to become, if not already, a highly prized special edition of one of Aston Martin’s most successful models.
Vehicle Specifics of the Spitfire Edition V12 S
•2017 Model Year V12 Vantage S Coupe
•Transmission – 7 Speed Sportshift III or 7 Speed Manual, both a no-cost option
•Brake Calipers – Yellow
•Carbon Bonnet Louvres
•Black Meshes
•Gloss Black Window Surround
•Aluminium Fuel Filler Cap
•Assortment Pack (Reverse Camera, Front Park Assist, Glass Switches, 2nd Glass Key)
•Contemporary Leather
•Graphics Pack – Roof & Decklid Dropdown – Jet Black
•Auto Dim Mirror
•Clear Rear Lamps
•Black Headlight Finishers
•Umbrella
‘Q by Aston Martin’ Options
•Q Special Paint – ‘Duxford Green’ Pearlescent
•Satin Carbon Fibre front and rear diffuser
•Speed Yellow Accent Stripe on Side Strakes and Decklid Dropdown
•Bonnet Louvres Painted in Duxford Green
•Front Grill in Satin Carbon Painted Speed Yellow
•Satin Graphite Lightweight Wheels
•Tailpipe Finishers finished with rainbow ‘bloom’ effect to match Spitfire exhaust stack (part made by Aircraft Restoration Company at Duxford)
•Aston Martin Wings Badges made from Sterling Silver with Heritage ‘Old English White’ infill
•Colour Union Jack front wing badges
•Spitfire Serial Numbers (of the customers choice) lacquered into top side of Side Strakes
•Kestral Tan seats stitched in Raven Black Corse Thread
•Pure Black Alcantara Dashboard Stitched in Kestrel Tan Corse Thread
•Pure Black Carpets & Steering Wheel
•Exposed Satin Carbon Fibre Doorcards (from the GT12) with ‘Release’ Graphic
•Door Armrest Pad Assembly in Kestrel Tan
•Door Armrest Pull Strap – Red Webbing with ‘Remove Before Flight’ print
•Satin Black Interior Door Pull
•Anodised Handbrake Grip in Spitfire Red
•Anodised Centre Rotary Switch, RAF roundel with ‘Spitfire 80’ etching
•Rear Cabin Finisher – Aluminium Strip – Hole Punched to match strut behind pilot’s head in Spitfire (part made by Aircraft Restoration Company, Duxford)
•Tread Plates, C-Struts, Under Bonnet Struts Structural Parts finished in ‘Cockpit Green’
•Headrest Embroidery – Spitfire 80 Logo
•Sat Nav ‘Splash Screen’ – Spitfire 80 Logo
•Headliner – Printed Leather – Black & White Image of Duxford Aerodrome Aerial View
•Spitfire Serial Number Embroidery in Kestrel Tan Stitch on the Passenger Side Airbag Cover
•Black Anodised Sill Plaques with Laser Etch Spitfire 80
•Contrast Glove Box Lining in Kestrel Tan Leather
•Glovebox Plaque in Brass Featuring V12 Engine Firing Order in tribute to plaque in Spitfire
•Floor Mats – Saddle Leather with Sheepskin Inserts in tribute to Irvin jacket
•Accessories – Unique Irvin Jacket with Spitfire 80 logo, Irvin Flying Helmet & Flying Goggles, Green/Brown car cover, Owners Manual with embossed Spitfire 80 Logo, Build Book, Key Pouch in Kestrel Tan
APPENDIX B
LIST OF ITEMS SUPPLIED WITH V12 VANTAGE S ‘SPITFIRE 80’ – EP120
1.2 tan sheepskin overmats
2.Unique Irvin Jacket with Spitfire 80 logo
3.Irvin Flying Helmet
4.Flying Goggles
5.Green/Brown car cover
6.Owners Manual with embossed Spitfire 80 Logo (Kestrel Tan leather)
7.1 ‘Spitfire 80’ Build book (Kestrel Tan leather)
8.Key Pouch (Kestrel Tan leather)
9.Key Pouch (Black leather)
10.Metal Key
11.Spitfire USB Memory Stick (In silver box)
12.Aston Martin USB Memory Stick
13.Battery Conditioner
14.Personalised boxed Kestrel Tan leather bound photo album
15.Aston Martin yearbookView the photo gallery of 2016 Aston Martin V12 Vantage S Spitfire 80 Edition
Photo Gallery of The Spitfire 80 Edition
How to get in touch
Available for viewing and demonstration now at our Hertfordshire showrooms.
For any enquiries regarding this 2016 Aston Martin V12 Vantage S Spitfire 80 Edition for sale, or any other Aston Martin in our Current Stock, get in touch [email protected] . Alternatively, call our Sales Team on 0208 741 8822.