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Aston Martin V8

1969–1989

Aston Martin V8

Based on 13 verified auction results

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£57,075

Market value · recent verified sales

Price History

Jul 2023Today

MSRP

Collectibility

6/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

£62,514

+10%

5-Year Forecast

£64,374

+13%

Market scores

50

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Moderate

50

Resale Outlook

Spec Premium Engine

How spec moves the price
  • Built ≤ 1990

    £63,000 median (n=7) vs £56,500 (n=5)

    +12%

Computed from this model's verified auction sales. Premiums are the % difference between the median price of matching-spec lots vs the rest. Requires at least 3 sales on each side to be shown.

Marque analyst note

The Aston Martin V8 is currently trading at a median of £57,075 in the UK market, with the limited transaction sample suggesting modest upside over the 12-month lookback period. The appreciating classic classification reflects gradual price firmness rather than strong momentum, though year-on-year direction remains unclear given the sparse data.

Transaction volume is thin, with only six sales tracked over the past year and thirteen across the full dataset. This scarcity means buyers and sellers should expect extended search periods and limited negotiating leverage, though it also suggests each transaction may involve meaningful individual circumstances rather than true market consensus.

The typical Aston Martin V8 changing hands carries around 42,900 miles, indicating well-used examples dominate the available supply. This mileage profile is consistent with 1970s and 1980s ownership patterns and suggests most buyers are accepting of age-appropriate wear rather than hunting for concours-level survivors.

Collectibility sits at a moderate level, reflecting the model's established heritage and recognizable design but without the scarcity or competition prestige that would drive top-tier demand. The marque's appeal remains steady among classic British sports-car enthusiasts, though the V8 is not universally preferred over earlier models in collector rankings.

Three-year projections suggest prices could move toward £62,500, representing roughly 9.5% appreciation from current levels. Over five years, base case modeling points to £64,375, or 12.8% growth, implying gradual rather than aggressive price recovery as the model ages further into its classic phase and availability remains constrained.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value£57,075
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr

UK Park (DVLA)

  • Still licensed63
  • SORN'd (off-road)39
  • Total in DVLA records102
  • All Aston Martin V8s122
DVLA quarterly data, last updated 2025 Q4. Licensed = currently taxed and on the road. SORN = registered as off-road (storage, restoration).

Best time to buy

Monthly price index vs. this model's average

Best deals on this model historically land in Nov (~89% below average). Avoid Mar, when competition drives prices higher.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)£450
  • Maintenance£1,500
  • Storage£2,400
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost£4,350
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

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Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months6
  • Sell-Through46%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price£77,679
  • Avg Mileage at Sale42,901 mi
  • Recent Price Range
  • Total Sales Tracked13

Recent sales

Showing latest 13
  • £65,277

    Collecting Cars · 3 Mar 2026

  • £25,203

    the-market · 16 Dec 2025

  • £8,341

    the-market · 25 Nov 2025

  • £125,500

    Collecting Cars · 21 Oct 2025

  • £57,500

    Collecting Cars · 13 Oct 2025

  • £56,650

    Collecting Cars · 16 Jul 2025

  • £36,750

    Collecting Cars · 5 Jun 2025

  • £98,000

    Collecting Cars · 1 Apr 2025

  • £63,000

    Collecting Cars · 18 Jul 2024

  • £307,000

    Collecting Cars · 7 Mar 2024

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.