1991 Aston Martin Virage

This 1991 Aston Martin Virage is one of approximately 411 built and is said to have been commissioned as a display vehicle for the Tokyo Motor Show. It was then sold to a private party in Japan and held until 2010 when it was acquired by the selling dealer for the first time, imported into Canada, and sold. Finished in Aston Green over Magnolia leather, the car is powered by a 5.3-liter DOHC V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission. Additional equipment includes 17” alloy wheels, power-adjustable heated front seats, automatic climate control, burl wood trim, a trip computer, and a Sanyo CD head unit. The selling dealer purchased the car a second time in 2023, and service in anticipation of the sale included servicing the rear brakes and replacing the water pump, fuel injectors, and fuel sender. This Virage is now offered with Japanese-language documents, manufacturer’s literature, service records, an Aston Martin Heritage Trust certificate, and British Columbia registration. The Virage debuted at the 1988 Birmingham Motorshow and featured hand-assembled aluminum bodywork, a tubular steel frame, Audi 200 headlights, and Volkswagen Scirocco taillights. This example is finished in Aston Green. Silver 17″ alloy wheels are fitted with locking center caps and mounted with 255/35 Pirelli Scorpion Zero tires. The car is equipped with a double-wishbone front suspension and a de Dion tube rear suspension with triangulated radius rods and a Watts linkage. Stopping power is provided by four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, and work performed in 2023 involved replacing the rear brake pads, machining the rear rotors, and flushing the brake fluid. The heated power-adjustable front bucket seats are upholstered in Magnolia leather with dark green piping that extends to the rear seats. Burl wood trim adorns the dashboard, gear selector, and door panels, while green carpets and lambswool mats cover the floors. Amenities include automatic climate control, a trip computer, a green Alcantara headliner, and a Sanyo CD player. The two-spoke steering wheel is wrapped in leather and frames a 320-km/h speedometer, a 7k-rpm tachometer, and supplemental gauges. The digital odometer shows 28k kilometers (~17k miles). The Carfax report lists odometer readings of 93k kilometers in 2012 and 2013 and notes a mileage inconsistency in April 2016. The aluminum 5.3-liter DOHC V8’s Callaway-designed cylinder heads, Weber-Marelli engine management, and port fuel injection made for a factory-rated output of 325 horsepower and 340 lb-ft of torque. Service completed in September 2023 included changing the oil, flushing the coolant, and replacing the water pump, fuel injectors, fuel sender, and several intake hoses and gaskets. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a three-speed TorqueFlite automatic transmission. The Aston Martin Heritage Trust certificate shows a dispatch date of July 22, 1991, and lists factory colors and equipment. Manufacturer’s literature, a selection of magazines, service records, and Japanese-language documents are included in the sale. The Carfax report notes the aforementioned mileage inconsistencies and is free of any accidents and other damage. The vehicle is being sold on its British Columbia registration, which serves as the ownership document in that province.