1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 'Molded Fliptail'
Sold at RM Sotheby's on Oct. 26, 2024, offered with no reserve.
$50,400Confirmed
The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $45,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.
The car
- Year
- 1978
- Make and model
- Aston Martin V8 and Vantage
- Generation
- V8 1969 to 1989
- Version
- V8 Vantage
- Chassis
- V811928LCAV
- Condition
- Fair (4)Likely
Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.
Against comparable sales
Below the middle half of 5 comparable sales, 222% under its bottom.
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
| Car | Auction | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 'Bolt-On Fliptail'RM Sotheby's, Jan. 24, 2025 | RM Sotheby's | Jan. 24, 2025 | $125,000 |
| 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage ‘Oscar India’Collecting Cars, April 17, 2025 | Collecting Cars | April 17, 2025 | $145,000 |
| 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage X-PackBroad Arrow, Aug. 14, 2025 | Broad Arrow | Aug. 14, 2025 | $390,000 |
| 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage VolanteBring a Trailer, March 20, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | March 20, 2026 | $195,000 |
| 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage VolanteBroad Arrow, Aug. 14, 2025 | Broad Arrow | Aug. 14, 2025 | $223,214 |