2002 Aston Martin DB7 V12 Vantage

Highlights

Smart Sky Silver over two-tone tan and grey interior
Only 21594 miles from new
Thick history file of regular specialist maintenance
£11,250 pre-sale preparation by Stratstones
Lived in salt-free Japan until 2017
MOT to August 2025 with no advisories

The Appeal

This DB7 is the sort of Aston Martin you hope to find. It is an exceptionally low mileage example - just 21,594 miles from new - that has been regularly and extensively maintained by main dealers and specialists like Nicholas Mee.

Then there is the deal closer: it has just had £11,500 of work completed by Stratstone Aston Martin. The high value is because the seller wanted the car to be, in his words, ‘perfect’ for the buyer.

Beyond those details, this is a well-specified DB7 with the 425bhp V12, finished in popular Sky Silver with a two-tone tan and grey leather cabin. As you would expect of such a sparingly used car, it is in very good condition.

With that recent work and servicing by Stratstone and a long, advisory-free MOT to August 2025, this is a DB7 that is ready to add to your collection or jump in and enjoy.

History and Paperwork

First registered 2002
Originally shipped to Japan and sold by local Aston Martin dealer
Vendor advises two Japanese keepers
Returned to UK and registered here on 1st September 2017
Showing very low mileage on arrival of 15,465 kms (9,609 miles)
Three registered UK keepers
Previous keeper was seller’s brother-in-law
He acquired the car from specialist Nicholas Smee in March 2018
Car was then kept in London before being sold to seller when this keeper moved to Italy
Acquired by current keeper in July 2023 because he previously had several Aston Martins
Regularly serviced as shown in photographs
We are told the 2022 service was missed due to COVID
Recent Stratstone Aston Martin £11,250 invoice as shown in photographs
This work covered servicing, engine management systems, catalysers and water sealing
Stored in a private garage by current keeper
Low mileage documented by history file and MOT records
MOT valid to 13th August 2025 with no advisories
21,491 miles on test and now showing 21,594 miles
Factory handbook
Thick history file of invoices as shown in photographs

The Condition

Popular Sky Silver metallic paintwork in good condition with only light marks to note
Vendor advises three small (under 1cm) marks on paintwork which he says could be easily rectified
Bodywork presents well with straight panels, good fit and no accident damage reported
Underside in very good condition with recent sealing and no structural MOT advisories
10 spoke factory alloy wheels in very good condition with barely any signs of use
Fitted with quality Bridgestone tyres all round showing good condition and tread
Space saver factory spare wheel and factory umbrella in boot
Very attractive two-tone tan and grey leather interior in excellent order
Sports front seats with larger bolsters
Cabin shows barely any wear, such as light deterioration of driver’s bolster to note
Fitted with an advanced Pioneer CD/radio with Bluetooth and USB connections
Vendor reports that the audio system works correctly
Burr walnut veneers and switchgear in good order
Grey carpets present well and neatly match the seat contrast trim
Alcantara trim headlining in very good order with no noticeable sagging
Electric front seats and other Vantage factory luxury fittings shown in photos

The Mechanics

5,935 cc hand-built V12 425bhp Aston Martin engine
5spd automatic transmission with some sequential functionality
Well maintained car with thick history file by well-regarded specialists
Recent £11,250 work by Stratstones summarised above and below
New engine management system and catalytic converters
Recently serviced, fully checked and water-sealed by Stratstone
No reported running or driving issues
No mechanical or running gear advisories on current MOT test

The vendor tells us:

“It is very smooth with amazing power from the V12 engine. This is a grand touring car and is comfortable over long distances. A joy to drive.

“Elegant, very comfortable and with huge power from the same engine that went into the Vanquish. It is a classic example from the Ian Callum design house. I bought it because I had previously owned a Vanquish and loved Aston Martins. My brother-in-law [the previous keeper] was moving to Italy and this was an opportunity where I know the vehicle had been well looked after.”

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