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22/10/2021 2:47 pm
The Aston Martin Virage Volante debuted as 2+2 version at the 1991 Geneva Motor Show. Production examples, first appearing in 1992, were all to feature 2+2 seating. Sources state that either 224 or 233 examples had been produced when production ended in 1996.
In 1992 Aston Martin introduced its 6.3-litre "Works Service" package, which included wider fenders to accommodate the larger OZ wheels and 14-inch disc brakes, additional vents, deeper sills, and other appearance modifications. This was immediately available on the 2+2 Coupé . Aston Martin for the American market introduced a strictly cosmetic version called the Wide Body. This was mainly intended for the United States marketed as the 6.3. 13 of these were built for the United States.
I was presented a Provence Moulage built model of this 1992 Aston Martin Volante 6.3 on my retirement at the end of 1995. Here it is.
22/10/2021 9:49 pm
Provence Moulage has made some fine kits and cars over the years, and I think your wise workmates chose well. Good one! Thanks, David G., for presenting this to us, and best wishes on your continuing retirement. Isn't it a great time of life!!!
23/10/2021 12:52 pm
Nice gift - wish I had been given such on my retirement in 2019! Hope I'm still posting two dozen years from now!