SBX Cars is proud to offer for sale this 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante Series 2, showing just 38,711 miles (62,300 km) on the odometer at the time of cataloging. Finished in Storm Red over Natural Tan leather, this hand-built convertible carries an exceptional provenance that traces directly through fashion royalty, television fame, and museum preservation.

Completed at the Newport Pagnell Works in September 1980, this V8 Volante was delivered to Beverly Hills, where legendary designer Bijan Pakzad took possession. The car is believed to have remained in his collection for decades before entering the Petersen Automotive Museum collection, where it was displayed through 2008. It also appeared in the television series Dynasty, a period-defining production synonymous with glamour and excess — an association memorialized by a gold console plaque.

Beyond its documented history, the car itself reflects the unmistakable character of Aston Martin’s flagship open-air grand tourer of the era. The power-bulge hood, elegant proportions, and richly appointed cabin speak to traditional British craftsmanship, while its quad-carbureted V8 delivers the deep-chested performance expected of a hand-assembled Aston Martin from the Newport Pagnell period.

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As noted in the overview, this Aston was owned for decades by Beverly Hills fashion designer, Bijan, and spent a number of years in the Petersen Automotive Museum collectin in Southern California. The selling dealer reports that when they acquired the car, no service documentation came with it.

• Full-size spare
• Factory toolkit
• Factory first aid kit
• Fire extinguisher

Few automobiles capture the atmosphere of early-1980s luxury culture as convincingly as this V8 Volante. Its story connects Beverly Hills couture, prime-time television spectacle, and museum stewardship — all anchored by the craftsmanship of Aston Martin’s famed Newport Pagnell Works.

For collectors drawn to provenance as much as presence, this example offers both in remarkable measure: a hand-built droptop grand tourer in stunning Storm Red over Natural Tan, with documented celebrity ownership, screen history, and long-term preservation — presented in a timeless specification that reflects the coveted stature of Aston Martin’s flagship convertible.

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