1996 Aston Martin V8 coupé | Tyrrell's Classic Workshop
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- Опубликовано: 24 ноя 2024
- With immaculate timing, following an Aston Martin V8 Vantage Le Mans coming into the workshop recently, we now have its twin brother. It’s the turn of the 1990s V8 Vantage coupé to be in the spotlight. This wasn’t orchestrated (it’s purely a matter of timing as jobs come in) but Iain takes the opportunity to sample publically this remarkably well- rounded package. A very overlooked Aston Martin? Certainly!
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Iain, after this weeks implosion of Jaguar, we all needed a reminder of everything wonderful about UK motoring. Thanks!
sad really. Its amazing the things that have come from the UK, a relatively small country, but the contributions to the world are enormous. Hard to watch one of these great UK iconic institutions do something so foolish and self destructive.
Jaguar have royaly fkd up. Its sad to see it go down this way. I hope it comes back stronger and straighter.
@@xmaxbabiloLooks like they're only wanting to build cars for the latest line of Tory wets.
Just have a look around that garage, people: Daytona, Interceptor, Silhouette and DMC12 up on the ramps, a pair of Fiat 132 coupes(?), 512BB, Espada, Silhouette(?), Landie 110, Esprit, another Espada, Countach, Muira, Testa, Countach. And an Aston. What a place to be...
I love these too Ian...especially in British or Balmoral Grean.. so elegant...wish I owned one...would spend many hours cleaning it!
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Yep. ICE cars may be noisy and slow and inefficient, but someone like Iain will have something interesting to say about every single one that comes into his workshop. They're not perfect, but they all have quirks and foibles. They have character.
If Iain only worked on EVs, what would he have to say? Who'd bother watching his weekly videos? "This one goes when you press the button. This one does, too. And this one. Ah, now, THIS one you have to swipe left to get it to go... And this one has a voice-activation system to get it moving. Um... this one goes when you push the button, and this one goes when you tap the screen twice. They all drive the same. Electric motors, batteries, whatever. They all work the same way. They all sound the same. They're not allowed to have quirks or foibles.
Whee.
@@EleanorPeterson Noisy and slow? Eh? My M340i is bloody fast and makes no noise at all. 😂
Yes, just leave the keys under the front door mat!
I love the way Iain gives credit to his team, very encouraging for the workforce. Terrific leadership skill.
Thank you so much Ian. I own one of these (in Lagonda Red which I’m told is the only one painted in that colour at the factory) & have done so since 2006. It’s very encouraging to listen to someone who knows performance cars and rates these as you clearly do. Thank you also for explaining the fluctuation in the revs - mine does that to! Unfortunately I live some distance (south Devon) from your workshop, otherwise I would be asking you to look after mine.
Pleasure- very glad I did it justice
That is the most gorgeous colour of blue.
It is such a joy for those of us who scoured the data pages of Car Magazine or similar, not just wondering what these mythical machines were like to drive but even what they looked like, to get a chance to see and hear them in the real world. That is petrolhead public service broadcasting of the first order. Thank you Iain.
That is lovely. Thank you
I love the cap and gloves, very gentlemanly for driving a Jag or Aston in the English countryside, despite the awful roads.
A touch of Terry Thomas and Leslie Phillips!
Self indulgent and ridiculous
Except that is the Welsh countryside
@@paulm6397 Why are you even here, being self indulgent and ridiculous with your constant negativity? Please, go somewhere else with that negative attitude.
@@paulm6397I like you and your diligent approach to this interaction.
Without a shadow of a doubt that is a thing of beauty
Such a handsome Aston Martin. A gentleman's express. Yes, the only blot is that Ford steering wheel which was actually from the Fox-body Mustang/Crown Victoria of the time. I'll forgive it that though!
Yes, I think something wooden would suit its personality more.
The technical details and the way they are presented, the introduction of the team activities and the always uniqueness of the cars introduced to the audience in Iains very special way - this is why I signed up for this channel. And I adore each single footage made available. Thank you so much!
That is lovely- thank you. Comments like that make it all worthwhile
What a beautiful car!
Thank you for pointing out the true reason behind touch screens.
I addition it allows the manufacturer to ‘offer features’ whilst speccing your new car. Packages can be sold that only require software to be set - this is cheap for the manufacturer and costly for the prospective owner. Unless, of course, you have a tame electronics expert to hand 😂
Thought this was common knowledge. It's much cheaper just to have everything software controlled. But it never works as effectively...
Then when it breaks, all of the interior functions are gone and it'll cost a few grand to fix. As it's a none standard unit, unlike the old days when it was all din standard.
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It is. In car RUclips world, it is seldomly talked about.
Hi Iain, I had the greatest opportunity to meet MR Victor Gauntlet, back in the 80's in the showroom in central London. And he did a good job to sell an V8 to me , but unfortunately I was in my early 20's so I couldn't afford the car and the insurance. But it was a great pleasure to meet one of the greatest man in motoring history. All the Best. Simon
Thanks Simon- what a story
I must have seen thousands of cars in my life as I just edge past ‘middle-aged’, but I can’t recall the last time I ever saw a car and within a second just reacted with “oh my god, that’s beautiful”. What a car.
Thank you team for the video
You nailed it! Flat cap and all 😂 I keep coming Sunday mornings and you never disappoint. Your ‘garage’ is a real Ali Baba cavern. Love them all!
"Interesting boundaries". Hilarious. I'll have to remember that one.
Iain, what I like the most about your insights is that you always find a way to celebrate some of the most interesting aspects of these cars. You are creating library content....it is infectious!
Thank you!
What a glorious exhaust note ! A fantastic GT machine that will never age
I toured the "old" Newport Pagnell facility in 1998 while they were making these. Charming tour by a retired AM employee. I saw the "booth" where the engine blocks were made and the benches where they were assembled. A great time in an era since gone!
The V8 coupe like this, actually came after the Vantage. The first Vantages were delivered in 1994 I believe. This car is a '99 not a '96 as claimed
Such a pleasure , being a french speaker, to listen to your very refined english! So musical to my ears!
As always , so look forward to your constant enthusiasm Iain . And once again you never dissappoint . Thankyou Sir !
Thank you too!
A 1996 Aston is now considered classic. I feel old.
Your videos are so therapeutic, love them !!
Now this is exactly the car I need. Stunning!
Nice to see 135,000 miles on the clock. Enjoyed by the owners.
Just 35000 rather than 135000
@ I thought 134350 ish miles. I might have missed your zero
The steering wheel is 100% out of the Ford Crown Victoria, as I had one a 1994 model and recognised it straight away. Looks absolutely at home in the Aston, I have to say.
I always think of the Taurus when I see the steering wheel.
My two favorite camera positions, when not viewing Iain of course, are hard up against the exhaust tip and under the bonnet watching the throttle linkage travel to and fro, each accompanied with the engine's sweet music. MWAH!!!
I greatly enjoy the Aston Martin videos. Thanks Iain.
To my eye Iain, possibly the nicest looking "modern day" Aston Martin I've seen, I like the rounded styling.
Absolute class on wheels, it’s aged really well. Looking very dapper today Iain! It’s always good to tune in on a Sunday and see what gem has been featured on the channel, this one is particularly brilliant.
Thank you indeed!
I've said it in another video but the whole line of Aston Martin V8 is incredibly cool. They look like refined muscle cars. Brutish but elegant. I love the way they look.
My absolute favorite generation of Aston Martin. If I had the means and the wherewithal, then a V8 Vantage of this ilk would be my automobile of choice. ✌🏻🇺🇸
A BIG THNAK YOU to he owner of this fantastic car, allowing a safe pair f hands like Mr Tyrrell to feature it in this video. And allowing us to hear that V12 in anger. Great video, thank you Mrs/Mr owner!
V8.
Thanks
"Not quite a cad, but interesting boundaries". You certainly keep colorful company, Iain.
I would describe the AM V8 engine note as a _bellow_ to an American *Bark*
Iain can step in for Brian Johnson in that flat cap.
What a stunning car- many thanks for the video and the true reason behind the use of touch screens!
Fantastic video as always, I wish you'd show the interior more though (including the boot)... for most people, this is the best chance we'll get at seeing this car!
Thanks. We’ll try to
Incorporate that more
All around a beautiful car, but I especially love that front end..WOW!
Thanks for another awesome one, Iain..Have yourself a great week ahead!
Who knew that the Calibra had such pedigree. I love the dark blue. Very nice car very lucky customer.
👍🙏🙏 Sunday evenings special!
Yes!
8:53 That steering wheel brought back memories of my sister teaching me manual in her new 93 Mustang 5.0 LX.
String-backed gloves and cap are very amusing and so correct - brilliant!
The early version, the Virage I remember having an interest in purchasing one about 14 yrs ago when their values had fallen through the floor and saw one for sale on Auto trader for around £25k in the Manchester area. I was soley tempted then put my sensible head on and bought a new up market Mondeo Est. Then of course their values went stratospheric and way out of my price range. Now 53 yrs ago I made exactly the same mistake when a local second hand car dealership had a DB4 for sale at £1K I was tempted but I had 3 young children and from the same sight chose a white MK 3 Cortina for similar money. For some reason I've always been frightened to commit myself to an Aston Martin but I just love them.
Maybe you dodged a bullet. They can be VERY expert maintain
This is a beautiful car. Really stylish and purposeful looking. Thank you for sharing this as always.
I would happily adopt string back gloves, flat cap and a certain moral flexibility for that beautiful car. That blue is stunning and the Aston wears it really well.
Fantastic video. Absolutely love the V8 Coupe. I saw one at Sevenoaks aston Martin parked on the lot- at that time they also had the new V8 Volante as a demonstrator in a deep blue, maybe Antrim and the dealer/salesman welcomed me inside for a look at her. She was incredibly sublime.
Only 2 of the 101 were manual from new. Rardley had a blue manual conversion car for sale not long back…
I love manuals yet this really would suit an automatic gearbox.
I also remember at 15 seeing these at the London motor show in 96… and thinking ‘if’ I had £150,000 would it be this, a 550 or an SV?….. these cars really put you in dreamland, and the V8 Coupe is up there in beautifully 90’s artisan heaven.
Thank you Sir Tyrrell for another fabulous touch of class
Thank you for your memories
All 101 were autos from new for this model.
This Aston is very much you Iain.. ❤👍✅
Thank you!
Anglo American cooperation gave us victory in the last war.
The Merlin engine mated to the p51 Mustang is just one good example of that. It gave us air superiority over Germany.
I did not know at first sight that that was a Ford wheel. I thought it would rather suit the car.
What a beautiful car overall.
Thanks, Iain.
Thank you- a great comment
How about touring with Tyrrell, what a show that would be, love the video pure class as always.
Feels like a bonus on a Sunday evening. Another Tyrrell's Classic Workshop and about an Aston Martin. It can never been wrong. Nice piece of recent history, I can imagine it's not only fun to drive, but an outstanding touring car. Despite Taurus Steering Wheel and some switches. In the Morgan world that's always how it goes. You are absolutely right about the LCD screens. But there is a beginning tendency of the return of the (most important) physical switches. Thank you Iain, I enjoyed the video!🤩
Thank you too- great comments
thank you from manhattan
Thank you too. Greetings to you in Mamhattan
That colour! Just gorgeous.
A stunning colour doing this design quite surprisingly right actually, although my perception has always been this era not being A M's finest hour. The V8 does sound glorious however, and it is again the colour of this car giving it quite the extra touch the designs needs. Wonderful, thank you for taking us along once again.
Left of this video. My XJ8 4L makes a similar noise I noticed compared to an American V8. Glorious!!!
I like the rear bumper mike. There is a channel with several classic Mercedes driving around northern Italy where the car is all miked up. The rear mike is the most interesting, as it even picks up the gear whine in the diff and transmission (when not drowned out by the exhaust note!).
That’s beautiful. Thank you.
That is utterly gorgeous! A real AM prior to the XJS based models. And what a colour!! I didn’t know that Wayne Cherry was involved - a real underrated car designer.
Oh, Ian. I'm nursing a birthday hangover with a hot toddy and you suck me in with this gorgeous blue Aston Martin. What a great blue and a great sound. That's a car to get lost in over a weekend.
Happy to be of service!
4L80E is one of the greats. Handle all the torque, kick down, and never miss a beat.
That “cheap” touchscreen display will cost a fortune to replace assuming you can get one in 20-30 years at any price
Built- in obsolescence?
Ot sounds great, the sounds compounds the type of gentportra say it portrays. Your vids will one day be part of museum shows.
That's the same Steering wheel that Ford used on their later model US Foxbody Mustangs! Such a beautiful car, this is a literal British/US 50:50 matchup car.
The V550 Vantage is my all time favourite, I’ve still got my copy of Performance Car magazine with it on the cover from April 1993 when I was 12 years old 🫶🏻
That Aston Martin V8, whether it's supercharged or not, it sounds expensive, it sounds proper, if your spending what these cost back then, in 93 the Vantage was £177,000, it was in Autocar, so this car must have been £150k ,spending that money you want something special, and these do, even the early DBS V8 you featured, it sounds right, one of my favourite engines, thank you Iain for this
Pleasure- thank you
Such a beautiful car Iain 🤩 Sometimes less is more, and I love the fact that you highlight that fact instead of the modern fascination these days with ever increasing power figures. I, like you, have a 2003 SL500 as my ‘pleasure car’ and with ‘only’ 300hp it is a perfectly balanced GT car that you can ‘enjoy’ on the twisties but also is comfortable for continental mile munching trips….. PS I did have a chuckle at your ‘raffish’ outfit… it’s a while since I’ve seen a pair of string back driving gloves 😂
Another amazing video, thank you so much!
You can be as unwoke as you like Ian, love the video, good work
Such beautiful sounds and when they got rid of the VW headlights for these ones it was gorgeous. I drove the V8 Vantage prototype when it was in Canada and it scared the heck out of me with its power but they soon convince you that "I've got this" and are very stable, unlike cars like the Alfa Montreal that would have the front lifting off of the road at 100 mph.
Loved the 'raffish' comment/explanation. Those gloves and flat cap look awesome!
Hello Mr. Tyrrell & crew, fabulous vehicle and video!
Please remember to incorporate more interior footage of these beautiful vehicles
Thank you, & keep up the great work as always
Thank you too!
Very nice, from an era where cars still had real buttons and levers (I don't get the touchscreen thing at all). The exhaust note is addictive!
There used to be a V550 street parked near my office in mayfair. Incredible looking beast
My first take! No heater in that car! Lovely sound~
I absolutely love this car
Your ideas are always impressive. Keep inspiring us with your creativity.💯🐈🙀
So rare I do not recall seeing one, gorgeous car, very desirable
Enjoyed this. Thank you Iain 👍
"bellow vs boom" is very polite and poetic... I would say "growl vs cacophony"
Beautiful Car and the sound of that engine is amazing.......Thank you Lain.....
Old F-4 pilot Shoe🇺🇸
Love the garb. Interesting car, thanks Tyrrell.
Great to see it here! One of my favourite older Astons. Wonder whether there are any 6.3 versions around.
Yes indeed, I’ve seen at least one wide body 6.3
"Raffish". I knew there was a word somewhere that accurately describes young Mr Tyrrell and the flat cap and string backs are a perfect fit.
In addition to being used in the Ford Taurus and Crown Victoria, that steering wheel was used in the venerable F-Series pick up trucks. I recognize it from my ‘94 and ‘95 F-150’s that I had back in the day.
Regardless, these Aston’s are amongst my favourite models. They just looked so right 🤙🏻
WoW another surprise episode Thanks Sir IAIN😍😍😍
Love the details & history explained by you Sir it's an honor😍😍😍
Stay Blessed Sir🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thank you- bless you
Wow, that sound, absolutely wonderful. As for the controls from the Ford parts bin, better that, than going bust.
Exactly so
Yes, it is more authentic, even if in scarcity of components.
It's an identity made of substance, rather than forms, while the balance is there, as needed.
I like that car the way it is.
Great video, Sir.
Simple travel to the guts of an extinct animal.
Thank you.
All loved the expression “raffish good looks “tells you all about the fellow 😂
Another superb and informative video Iain in your words Tickety-Boo
My favourite shape v550 and v600 awesome.
Jolly good video what !
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Spiffing motor , the sound alone makes the hairs on one’s neck stand up 😊
Beautiful car. Anyone could drive that with pride.
I'd forgotten about that iteration of the V8 - that front did look very contemporary at the time and I suppose very Wayne Cherry.
Apparently WC didn’t design it. It was Heffernen and Greenley.
Sorry about that that!
Nice cap Tyrrell, I can’t stop, please I wish you had long British style mustache and a small cigar too, Tyrrell rules
Try harder next time!!!
The car has got a wonderful colour.
Great video. Smile says it all.
That wonderful exhaust snarl , In Clarksons words, "It sounds Dirty", and in this case he's not wrong, what a glorious car
Lovely car and another enjoyable video! However, I think the design was by John Heffernan and Ken Greenley (who taught at the RCA). It would have been rather surprising for Wayne Cherry, as a GM man, to work on a marque owned, as you mention, by Ford at the time.
Sorry if that was an error- will have to double- check!
Another great video, thanks informative and fun nice one Ian
Great- thank you too
Lovely car, lines, color,, sound all the way around. Just watched a travel vlogger touring the Balmoral area, I'd love to take it on run from the shop to the area, this would be a great car for the journey. Side note, I miss Sportscar racing in the 80s to 2000s with the varied engines. Great times when I could be in turn 10 at Road Atlanta and know the next car just off their sound before they crest the ridge. Pro-Drive Aston Martins and later Ferrari 550s had some great battles with Corvette, both sounded great, fast, and well managed teams.
I do find it kind of interesting Aston Martin used the GM automatic but Ford switches, airbag etc. The 4L80 is a nice unit, 245k miles on mine (American here). IMO the best 4 speed auto out of the USA and thus used in many application including AM and Rolls Royce. As mentioned in the prior Aston Martin video for the negative posters, 30 years ago airbag options were limited, mandated, and expensive. Aston Martin from what I can tell did a great job making an amazing vehicle in the areas they could control and stay in business.
Very eloquently put
another beautiful car