# Aston Martin V8 (Series 5) Market Intelligence

> Live inventory, active auctions, and real-time pricing analysis for the Aston Martin V8 (Series 5).

### Overview
- **Make:** Aston Martin
- **Model:** V8
- **Generation:** Series 5
- **Production Years:** 1986–1989
- **Canonical Market URL:** https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/aston-martin/v8/series-5
- **Data as of:** October 18, 2026 (latest listing update or sale; 2026-10-18T18:52:20.203Z)
- **Source Coverage:** Curated across Bring a Trailer, PCARMARKET, Cars & Bids, and vetted specialist dealers.

## Trailing 12-Month (TTM) Market Performance
- **Active Live Inventory:** 2 verified cars available
- **Active Live Auctions:** 1 live auction with open bidding
- **12-Month Confirmed Benchmark Sales:** 2 completed transactions
- **Current Live Asking Price Range:** $169,900 – $169,900

## Factory Specifications
- **Vehicle Model:** Aston Martin V8
- **Production:** ~4,000 units produced worldwide
- **Engine:** 5.3L quad-cam 16-valve all-alloy V8 (Tadek Marek)
- **Layout:** Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
- **Transmission:** 5-speed ZF manual or 3-speed Torqueflite automatic
- **Body style:** 2-door grand touring saloon or convertible
- **Generation window:** 1972-1990

## Active Live Auctions
- **1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante** | Current Bid: N/A | Venue: Broad Arrow Auctions | [View Auction](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1986-aston-martin-v8-volante-a2959e1f)

## Verified Live Inventory
- **1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante** (1986) | Asking: N/A | 22,398 mi | automatic | Venue: Broad Arrow Auctions | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1986-aston-martin-v8-volante-a2959e1f)
- **1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante** (1988) | Asking: $169,900 | 11,264 mi | automatic | Venue: Dealer inventory | Location: N. Lindbergh Blvd St. Louis, MO | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1988-aston-martin-v8-volante-cfd77e9b)

## Sales Ledger Preview
Showing the 3 most recent of 3 recorded sales (last 12 months).

| Date | Vehicle / Spec | Gearbox | Mileage | Sold Price | Marketplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2026 | Volante | Automatic | 2,800 mi | $300,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Volante | Automatic | 26,000 mi | $120,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Dec 23, 2025 | Volante | Manual | 27,000 mi | $175,000 | Bring a Trailer |

## 12-Month Median Sold Price by Variant
| Variant | Sales | Median Price |
|---|---|---|
| Volante | 2 | — |

## Market Memory (Last 12 Months)
- **Benchmark Sales:** 2 completed transactions (1 non-factory build excluded)
- **Earlier Sales on Record:** 8 since 2022

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is the current market price of an Aston Martin V8 (Series 5)?

Price depends on the variant; no variant has 3 or more recorded sales in the trailing 12 months yet. The one verified live listing is asking $169,900.

### How many Aston Martin V8 (Series 5) examples are currently for sale?

As of October 18, 2026, there are 2 verified Aston Martin V8 (Series 5) examples listed for sale across vetted specialist dealers and auctions on GarageScout, including 1 active live auction with open bidding.

### How many Aston Martin V8 (Series 5) cars sold in the last 12 months?

GarageScout recorded 2 sales of the Aston Martin V8 (Series 5) in the trailing 12 months, counting confirmed sales only. Restomods, gearbox conversions and sales priced like deposits or placeholders are left out.

### Where does GarageScout's Aston Martin V8 (Series 5) market data come from?

GarageScout's Aston Martin V8 (Series 5) figures come from the listings and sales it has recorded on Bring a Trailer, Broad Arrow Auctions, RM Sotheby's, Bonhams Cars and dealer inventories. Repeat sales of one car matched by VIN count once, and a median sale price is stated only where 3 or more sales in the trailing 12 months back it.

## Related Markets

- **Generations:** [Series 3](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/aston-martin/v8/series-3), [Series 4](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/aston-martin/v8/series-4), [Vantage](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/aston-martin/v8/vantage-1977-1989)
- **Series 5 variants:** [V8 Saloon](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/aston-martin/v8/series-5/v8-saloon), [V8 Volante](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/aston-martin/v8/series-5/volante)
- **Model:** [All Aston Martin V8 markets](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/aston-martin/v8)
- **Make:** [All Aston Martin markets](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/aston-martin)

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*Data synthesized by GarageScout Market Intelligence. Preserving vehicle market memory across enthusiast auctions, specialist dealers, and private sales.*