Description
Shortly before the ending of DB7 i6 production in May 1999, Stratstone of Mayfair, the London dealer of Aston Martins, commissioned a small series of identical DB7's for their customers. But unlike the previous Stratstone commissioned cars, these Stratstone limited editions were built entirely on the line by Aston Martin themselves.
In total, 19 examples were built which (9 coupes and 10 Volantes) – all right hand drive and all destined for the UK market. Each car was individually numbered on the sill plates, together with the first owners name. This particular example is the first of the Volantes. Particulars of the unique and fully loaded specification of the cars are listed below:
1999MY
Special order Bowland Black coachwork
Light Grey interior, piped in charcoal (not 2 tone as seen in the regular DB7 i6)
Charcoal leather upper environment, Stone Grey lower
Seat headrests embossed with ‘Stratstone of Mayfair’
Black carpets edged Light Grey
Embroidered front over mats
Polished mesh grille with chrome surround
Smoke Alcantara headlining
Numbered sill plaques
Spark silver wheels
Carbon fibre facias and gear surround (first time available on a DB7)
CD player, Heated front screen,
Black mohair hood plus leather hood cover
Customers took delivery of their cars at a special handover ceremony held at Blenheim Palace and were even transported to the venue by especially chartered helicopters.
Today, this example has covered 39, 382 miles and as one would expect with such a special car, presents incredibly well throughout. There is none of the usual DB7 interior wear we have come to expect on these cars, in fact I’d go as far to say it’s the best condition DB7 both in and out I have seen in the past decade.
The car boasts a full and extensive service history and is accompanied by a sizeable history folder documenting the car’s life and works carried out over the years.
The service book is stamped as follows:
26/ 02/ 99 - Aston Martin Works Service - 28 miles - Pre-delivery Inspection
16/ 06/ 99 - Aston Martin Stratstone - 760 miles
21/ 12/ 99 - Aston Martin Stratstone - 5, 656 miles
29/ 06/ 00 - Aston Martin Stratstone - 7, 877 miles
25/ 07/ 01 - Aston Martin Stratstone - 12, 694 miles
20/ 02/ 03 - Aston Martin Stratstone - 19, 527 miles
12/ 12/ 04 - Aston Martin Stratstone - 24, 323 miles
15/ 09/ 06 - Aston Martin Stratstone - 28, 225 miles
26/ 03/ 10 - Chiltern Aston Martin Centre - 32, 211 miles
21/ 02/ 11 - Chiltern Aston Martin Centre - 33, 452 miles
25/ 02/ 12 - Chiltern Aston Martin Centre - 34, 617 miles
20/ 02/ 13 - Chiltern Aston Martin Centre - 35, 249 miles
18/ 02/ 14 - Chiltern Aston Martin Centre - 35, 849 miles
18/ 02/ 15 - Chiltern Aston Martin Centre - 36, 706 miles
28/ 08/ 18 - Derek Mowat Aston Martin Specialist - 38, 571 miles
16/ 10/ 21 - Browns Garage, Northants - 39, 208 miles
This sublime car seeks a new adoring custodian and is ready for its next adventure. As with all of our vehicles, we have a digital folder available on request containing more images, walkaround videos, pictures of the underside and scans of the service history. The car can be viewed by appointment at our West London showroom.
