In many respects, the DB7 is the last Aston Martin to emerge from the brand’s independent era, even though it was developed while Aston was under Ford ownership.
The new ‘Baby Aston’ evolved from the cancelled Jaguar F-Type sports car and was based on a heavily modified Jaguar XJ-S platform, with styling from Keith Helfet, who penned the Jaguar XJ220, and Ian Callum, who went on to be Jaguar’s global head of design – so pretty good pedigree!
It became the fastest-selling Aston Martin ever and from 1999 was offered with a V12 engine – the new model known as the Vantage.
This one is a V12 Vantage convertible – or “Volante” in Aston parlance. It has been well looked after by enthusiast owners and is presented in superb condition overall, and in James Bond-approved Solway Grey metallic. It’s a stunning car. 1sPXZdSYm4cNUBPabti5DHCEJrh0edM1ipys5LxX.jpeg1.82 MB
The cabin of this car is gorgeous, offering an alluring mix of Dove Grey leather, a two-tone grey and dark blue dash, walnut veneered details and thick blue carpets. The overall condition is excellent, as you’d expect given its mileage and ownership history.
The seats are beautifully presented, while the DB7 also benefits from a period Becker Traffic Pro head unit with integrated sat nav – a massively expensive option back in 2002, especially as the head unit bears Aston Martin branding. Indeed, the radio itself is collectible and would probably command four figures if sold separately, even if it does lack functionality in a modern context.a5EZvuPWvAChVm44THdDMzFKWrV2E0KQYrDSCuyd.jpeg1.15 MB
THE EXTERIOR
Stunning Solway Grey Metallic
Immaculate 19-inch alloys with nearly new Bridgestone Potenza tyres
Superb panels and paint
Dark blue mohair powered roof
The Aston presents beautifully in Solway Grey – undoubtedly the best colour for a DB7 - with all of its original paintwork and trim. It’s a great-looking car in truly wonderful condition, with no evidence of corrosion, an exceptional paint finish and no dents or damage to speak of.
The alloy wheels are in excellent order and were fitted with new tyres less than 1,000 miles ago.
Automatic transmission with push-button manual shift
Recent major service at Aston Martin Works
Drives without fault
Powered by a Ford-developed V12, the Vantage’s performance doesn’t fall far short of a supercar. Quite apart from that beguiling soundtrack (and nothing sounds as good as 12 cylinders on full chat), it’s a rapid car with a 0-60 time of 5.0 seconds and a top speed allegedly somewhere around 185mph.
It has been impeccably well-maintained, primarily by main dealers and most recently by Aston Martin Works Service at Newport Pagnell, where almost £3,000 was spent. It has covered less than 500 miles since.
This is the ultimate DB7 – a convertible, a Vantage and with an impeccable pedigree, it’s well above the average example on the market and is presented in fine condition.
A really lovely car that deserves a new owner who will treat it with the very same love and attention that has benefitted it for the past 20 years.
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