Description
Stratton Motor Company are delighted to offer this stunning and unique 'Stratton' conversion of the acclaimed Vantage Le Mans V600, mirroring exactly the specification and build of the very rare and beautiful Aston Martin Vantage 'Le Mans'.
The original 'Le Mans' car, of which only 40 were ever produced, was launched at the Geneva Motor Show in 1999. The limited number of 40 was of significance to commemorate the 40th year anniversary of the historic win at 'Le Mans' in 1959 when racing drivers Roy Salvadori and Carol Shelby took the infamous Aston Martin DBR1/ 2 through the chequered flag to steal victory from Ferrari.
Based on the 'supercar' of it's time, the V8 Vantage in stock form produced a remarkable 550bhp along with 55olbs/ ft of torque, Aston Martin Works developed this car further, raising the output to 600bhp and then improving the car both mechanically in terms of uprated suspension and brakes which included vented/ grooved discs and six pot calipers to the front along with distinctive 'Dymag' 5 Spoke hollow Magnesium Alloy wheels with wheel bolt covers. There were also many body enhancements to include 'Nostril' front grille, 'Cut Away' front air dam, Ducted bonnet vents, DBR1 style side vents, twin machined alloy fuel filler caps to replicate those on the 'Le Mans' car with re-worked rear wings to accommodate and a much more aggressive rear valance.
Even the interior had enhancements which included cream coloured dials with with an oil pressure gauge and much larger 'rev counter' and 'speedo' and red starter button.
Almost all of the limited 40 cars produced were Aston Martin Racing green with a tan or black interior. This particular car, one of only a handful of 'Stratton' conversions started life as a 2000 Aston Martin Vantage 550 but has been lovingly converted to full 'Le Mans' specification, exacting in every detail and finished in a beautiful Mendip blue coachwork with a contrasting Cream Leather Connolly hide leather interior with black piping and a wealth of walnut veneers.
At the time the performance was staggering with a claimed top speed of 200mph and a 0-60mph of just 3. 9 seconds, an amazing achievment and still remarkable by today's standards.
Every attention to detail has been made during the conversion and with just a handful of these cars built is surely to be one for the discerning collector.
Please contact Roger Bennington or Kevin Jordan for further details.
