Aston Martin V8 Vantage 6.3 Liter v. Virage 6.3 Liter
Автокөліктер мен көлік құралдары
Now while everybody agrees today how cool those V8s have been, people don’t have such an unanimously high opinion of the Virage. As a matter of fact, the Virage is a bit of a black sheep in the Aston Martin history. The design broke with certain typical design clues and it seems many customers as well as enthusiasts were and still are upset about it. But I am not in that camp, not at all! While the sharp-edged angular shapes were a serious departure from the V8, with its definitely by now 22-year old, aging looks, they were in keeping with the overall Aston Martin design direction at the time, defined by the Lagonda Wedge, V8 Vantage Zagato and even the (recently fully restored) Bulldog prototype. It was the time of hard edges in the automotive industry. Besides the Lagonda Wedge, there was the Ferrari 400i and the Dino 308, the DeLorean, the Maserati Biturbo, the Lotus Esprit, the Lancia Delta Integrale and Beta Mont Carlo, just to name a few…
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
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The older Vantage is, for me the perfect gentlemans horseless carriage. A sledgehammer in a velvet glove.
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. 😍
OMG my dream pair. What a great, honest, precise and expert review ! Thanks ❤😊
@davidisfilm7773
25 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for your comment. Obviously my dream pair as well. Great minds think alike...😊😊😊 Please share.
@MoShugah
25 күн бұрын
I was going to say the same: two of my absolutely favorite Astons ever, head to head. Thank you.
Love all of the background history on both cars and driving montage. For me the 70’s car wins on looks.
@arkhsm
15 күн бұрын
Imagine seeing these two together on the road !!
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. 😍
@MrPinkWhiteBlack
20 күн бұрын
Same here!
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 😎
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😂
My favourite car since reading about it in Autocar/Motor magazines in 1977 !!
My favorite is the 1988 X-Pack Vantage. But I'd take a V550 anyday :) How beautiful those Astons looked in this video.
@davidisfilm7773
13 күн бұрын
Thank you. Much appreciate the comment.
I'd take the v8 Vantage , just for the looks......Having said that , the Virage V550 is a Looker as well. Great cars !
Oh my what a pair of stunners
I could listen to this chap talk about Astons all day
@davidisfilm7773
13 күн бұрын
You are too kind. Thank you.
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!
Nice documentary! Please do upload a video of just driving footage. We'd all love to see that!
@MrPinkWhiteBlack
22 күн бұрын
Great idea!
@davidisfilm7773
13 күн бұрын
@@MrPinkWhiteBlack We have to create it, which will take a little effort (more than just uploading a file) but it IS a great idea and we will do it in time.
I'm fighting my fist listening to these V8's
I would say no to 10 Virage’s, to have just one Vantage. Ever since the Car magazine article on 1984, where they compared a gorgeous Vantage with the Countach, Boxer and 911 Turbo, I have been hooked.
@daenglishpatient
17 күн бұрын
Me too. If I'm honest, that propelled me to buy my two V8's. I loved that magazine. Cropley, Mel, Georg, LJK et al. My first was an '86 Fuel Injection, then an 88 X pack, called "Arnold", named by my mother in law, after Schwarzenegger! Reality was they were glorious, sounded great, but only sound investments if you kept them in garage and drove a few miles per annum.
Always went to Auto Becker in Düsseldorf when I was a kid and they had a black 6.3 Virage there for years. Always one of my favourites. Very interesting and well told video 👍
@davidisfilm7773
13 күн бұрын
That is incredible. I grew up in Essen, right next to Düsseldorf and seeing a black Vantage at night (there can't be that many in that neighborhood) is exactly what ignited my passion for these cars to the point that I later owned one. I am writing about and describing this very situation in the article that was published with this film originally here: collectorscarworld.com/aston-martin-vantage-virage/ Have a read through it. And as I am thinking back now, I do remember that I lost sight of the car when it took the turn onto the highway that leads to Düsseldorf. Just amazing.
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.
@MrPinkWhiteBlack
22 күн бұрын
Brilliant comment!
For me, the Aston Martin V8 is the coolest, most manly car ever
@davidisfilm7773
11 күн бұрын
Agreed 100%
Welcome back!
@davidisfilm7773
25 күн бұрын
Thanks. Finally decide to use KZread after all. More to be uploaded.
3:18 goosebumps ihaaaaaaaaaa
Owner: So, which is better You: I don’t know, I guess I’d need to come back and try them again to be able to tell 2 years and 6 drives later Owner: So now can you tell me which is better? You: no, I’m sorry but I think I just need one more drive of them to tell you so I’ll be back next month
Wow
These car were the English awswer to the american muscle car,the brute in a suit😊
Holy cannoli - you have to have no pulse for these cars not to excite you
Bloody autocorrect - BITING MY FIST!
Goals. 🥰
great video thank you for whole of it
Always loved the Virage to be honest. That was my fav aston when I was a kid. Loved the DB7 as well but the Virage is really 80s. Great shots, really enjoyed watching these two head to head, and also alone rolling. Great story telling and editing. Thanks for providing us this content. Love British sports cars.
very informative video, thank you for sharing this information.
Great information thanks for sharing 👌
That Taurus steering wheel 🙄….sacrilege
I quite like the regular Virage, but this 6.3 looks like an aftermarket tuner car and not in a good way. The boot spoiler is particularly bad.
What a coincidance..
Very cool. Hope my Vanquish Volante has that level of mystique in the coming years
@davidisfilm7773
11 күн бұрын
Just give it another decade or two! 😉😊
That Vantage is the greatest Mustang ever made.
@johnnyboy1586
13 күн бұрын
Yeah they did copy the mustang, but hey who's complaining 😊
What happened to his hair, is this a prank episode ?
7:15 there was a Lagonda S1 (already incredibly rare) with the 7.0 conversion?
@davidisfilm7773
11 күн бұрын
Yes, that is correct. This was, back in the days, Richard Williams' personal car and he was kind enough to let me drive it once (when he wanted to sell me on the 7L conversion for my '89 Vantage. 😂😊😎
自分はDB4およびDB4GT(ザガートではなくトゥーリングボディのほう)、それとDB6ヴァンテージに惹かれるが、この2台も多くの人々を夢中にさせる魅力がある。 2台のうちどちらか選べと云われたら77年式V8やね。 ( ´ω`)