Aston Martin V8 Vantage 6.3 Liter v. Virage 6.3 Liter
Published 2024-05-29
Nevertheless, the Virage was still a muscle car at heart, despite being now even more understated. Apparently too much understated for many – but again; not for me. I really do appreciate the look, always have. And underneath it is still an old-school GT – and I appreciate that as well.
Here on the East Coast, Tom is THE connection to have, if you long for any of those Astons of the 80s and/or early 90s. We met a dozen years ago in England, through our mutual passion for Vantages, and half a dozen years ago Tom sold me a very nice Virage here in the States that was extremely handsome and never failed me.
So, when I saw these two 6.3 liter cars together under his roof, I understandably became very excited and immediately decide that this rare coincidence had to be immortalize for posterity in the form of a film, while, at the same time, it would give me the chance to finally drive the divine “6.3”.
And for me as a filmmaker, the icing on the cake was that both cars not only featured black engines (the trademark of the 6.3 liter V8s) but also black paint on the outside and black leather on the inside (just like the car in that fateful night in Essen). The ideal badass pair of Astons – for me, anyway. ”His and His!”
Story and Film by Alexander Davidis
All Comments (21)
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I loved the 69' Mustang for as long as I can remember. However when I first seen the 77' Vantage it was like a revelation. It's not only the year i was born but, to my eyes, it looks like a 69' Mustang was tailored just for me. It's the right size, subdued in all the right places with a fantastic interior. 😍
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For me, the Aston Martin V8 is the coolest, most manly car ever
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The older Vantage is, for me the perfect gentlemans horseless carriage. A sledgehammer in a velvet glove.
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Love all of the background history on both cars and driving montage. For me the 70’s car wins on looks.
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I've watched this film many many times on Instagram and Vimeo, and every time I am drooling 🤤 The 6.3 Virage made me fall in love with Aston Martin in 92, I was 16, and it never stopped. The Vantage is perhaps even more beautiful, and foremost the sound is absolutely INCREDIBLE ! What a chance to meet those two and to drive them, I'm jealous. Just driving one of them would make me happy for the rest of my life. 😍
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Aston Martin is Royalty and seriously Expensive to Buy and Run so people settle for AMGs and 911s which are quicker than the Astons but lack the Aura an Aston brings😂
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These car were the English awswer to the american muscle car,the brute in a suit😊
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Two of my favourite Aston Martins. If I could have only one though, it’d be the ‘77. However I’d be more than happy with “just” the 5.3! British muscle cars at their best 😎
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I'd take the v8 Vantage , just for the looks......Having said that , the Virage V550 is a Looker as well. Great cars !
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OMG my dream pair. What a great, honest, precise and expert review ! Thanks ❤😊
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My favourite car since reading about it in Autocar/Motor magazines in 1977 !!
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I grew up in Southern California and saw more than one Vatages. They indeed had a remarkable mystic for a young car nut like myself! I have never seen a Virage on the road, but I'm sure I would have been impressed. Thank you for sharing!
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Oh my what a pair of stunners
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I could listen to this chap talk about Astons all day
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My favorite is the 1988 X-Pack Vantage. But I'd take a V550 anyday :) How beautiful those Astons looked in this video.
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Wow
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3:18 goosebumps ihaaaaaaaaaa
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I LOVE both, I cannot say one more than the other. They are both ungodly sexy. I didn't know the 6.3 virage even existed till now. Tyvm for sharing. If forced lol to have only 1 it WB the Vantage but I can't say I like it more. They are both 11 out of 10.
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I'm fighting my fist listening to these V8's
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Nice documentary! Please do upload a video of just driving footage. We'd all love to see that!
