It’s fair to say that David Beckham OBE is one of the most famed footballers in the world. He might be permanently on the bench co-owning a couple of football clubs these days, but the ex– England and Manchester United captain is still well known all over the globe. Aside from football, another passion of his is classic cars. Now’s your chance to buy one of his prized sets of wheels.
Listed for sale by Aston Martin Works, a beautiful V8 Volante from 1987 is commanding an asking price of £445,000. The classic is said to be in pristine condition and looks fantastic finished in a deep Windsor Red with contrasting cream leather interior. There are a few extra trinkets thanks to this example featuring the X Pack, something that gives it some added collector value.
Speaking of added collector value, this car’s extensive history file features a ‘significant sportsman’ as a prior owner. We have subsequently learned that it was Mr Beckham. He kept hold of the car for some 15 years, along with a reported collection of 70+ other vehicles, before parting ways.
The Aston Martin V8 Volante is powered by a 5.3-litre naturally aspirated engine, something that sounds glorious on the open road. A healthy 432bhp allows for a 0-60mph sprint in 5.3 seconds and a top speed of 170mph – how’s that for a ‘wind in your hair’ experience? Aston Martin V8 values have been rising steadily, but the anticipated return to a role in this year’s James Bond blockbuster will surely boost this further.
Owning a well-maintained classic car is something truly special. David Beckham certainly thinks so, and a home deserving of his cherished Aston Martin will no doubt be found soon.
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