1974 Aston Martin V8 Fully Restored RS Williams 'Fast Road' Spec

Year of manufacture 1974 Mileage 58 000 mi / 93 342 km Car type Other Reference number 58343335 Condition Used Exterior brand colour Silver Metallic Number of doors 2 Location United Kingdom Exterior colour Silver Gearbox Automatic Performance 1 BHP / 2 PS / 1 kW Fuel type Petrol Description This exceptional 1974 Aston Martin V8 represents a rare opportunity to acquire one of the marque's most iconic hand-built grand tourers, presented in truly outstanding, concours-level condition and enhanced with renowned RS Williams upgrades.An early example of the model, confirmed by its Aston Martin Vehicle Heritage Certificate, the car represents one of the final evolutions of Aston Martin's original David Brown-era V8 design. It retains the unmistakable craftsmanship, materials, and character of that celebrated period, while benefiting from a carefully considered programme of restoration and sympathetic upgrades—resulting in a highly desirable blend of originality, performance, and usability.Finished in its factory-correct and highly elegant colour scheme of Ascot Grey with blue leather, the car presents beautifully, showcasing the exceptional quality of the restoration.Subject to a comprehensive full body-off restoration, this V8 has been rebuilt to an exacting standard, with meticulous attention to detail throughout. The restoration is fully documented with an extensive photographic record, offering complete transparency and confidence in the quality of the work undertaken. Mechanical restoration was undertaken by RS Williams. Body and Interior 'nut and bolt' restoration by Auto Audio in London.The car has been enhanced by RS Williams to a "fast road" specification. At its heart lies a RS Williams 5.7-litre engine conversion, a comprehensive re-engineering of the original Aston Martin V8. This upgrade includes:Capacity increase to 5.7 litres High-compression pistons and reworked cylinder headsGas-flowed heads and performance camshaftsUpgraded carburation and ignition systemBalanced and blueprinted bottom endThe result is a transformed driving experience, producing approximately 400bhp, with significantly increased torque across the rev range—delivering effortless performance while retaining the unmistakable character and sound of the Aston Martin V