Aston Martin DB7 Vantage (2004)

The Aston Martin DB7 Vantage was the first car to be fitted with the all new V12 engine, the first time a V12 had been fitted into a production Aston Martin. Transforming the DB7 and pushing it into supercar territory, this became - at the time - the company's most built car.

 

This particular DB7 Vantage started its life as a press car at Gaydon before being sold to its first 'proper' owner. But as one of the last DB7 Vantages built and first registered in July 2004, this car had a number of high end options fitted such as the 3 mode Touchtronic transmission, a heated front screen, powerfold mirrors, large bore tailpipes and a Becker satellite navigation system amongst others.

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Finished in the contrasting colours of Stronsay Silver with an all Charcoal leather and alcantara interior with black carpets and a smoked alcantara headlining, this is a dignified Aston Martin. But once you press the engine start button, the distinctive V12 growl – enhanced by the sports tail pipes - ensures that you know you're in a high performance car and the surge away from standstill confirms it. And the beauty of the Touchtronic transmission is that you can match it to your driving mood - from lazy automatic all the way though to direct gearshifts via the steering wheel buttons.

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With a full Aston Martin dealer and specialist service history during its life in the UK and when in Jersey, this car has been kept in excellent order. In May 2012, the brakes were updated with GT discs and calipers, the plugs and coils were replaced in April 2014 at around 36,000 miles and the chassis was fully wax oiled in June 2014. After being imported back into the UK from Jersey in 2016 by the current owner (with all import duties paid), the car has undergone a series of in-depth maintenance works including a rebuilt differential and a powder coated cradle assembly in February 2017, 4 new tyres were fitted in June 2018, a new oil sump gasket with the subframe also being painted in April 2019, the rear subframe was refurbished in February 2021 and a recent full air-conditioning service including a new evaporator at a cost of £5,000 was completed in August 2022. Since its return, this DB7 Vantage has been serviced and maintained by marque specialists Chicane as well as by Chris Done of astondb7.com.

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The DB7 marked the end of Aston Martins made with a steel chassis, as the DB9 heralded in the new era of production methods at the newly opened Gaydon factory. So, whilst in some ways the DB7 ushered in a new era, it also waved goodbye to another. Destined to become a classic, this is a great opportunity to purchase an extremely well sorted V12 Aston Martin before prices start to rise - which they undoubtedly will.

 

This DB7 Vantage is available for viewing and demonstration in our Hampshire showroom by appointment only. For peace of mind as a new owner, this Aston will be sold with a full pre-sale inspection by Chicane and 12 months MOT. Full details available on request.