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1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 'Oscar India'

Sold at RM Sotheby's on Jan. 20, 2017.

$308,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $280,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.

The car

Year
1979
Make and model
Aston Martin V8 and Vantage
Generation
V8 1969 to 1989
Version
V8 Vantage
Chassis
V8VOR12072
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 5 comparable sales, 25% over its top.

Middle half of sales$145,000 to $223,214
Median$195,000
Sales behind it5Likely

From 5 sales of the Aston Martin V8 and Vantage V8 Vantage (V8 1969 to 1989) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $145,000 and $223,214.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 'Bolt-On Fliptail'RM Sotheby's, Jan. 24, 2025RM Sotheby'sJan. 24, 2025$125,000
1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage ‘Oscar India’Collecting Cars, April 17, 2025Collecting CarsApril 17, 2025$145,000
1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage X-PackBroad Arrow, Aug. 14, 2025Broad ArrowAug. 14, 2025$390,000
1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage VolanteBring a Trailer, March 20, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 20, 2026$195,000
1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage VolanteBroad Arrow, Aug. 14, 2025Broad ArrowAug. 14, 2025$223,214