Description
Pavilion Gardens | Buxton, Derbyshire
12th Feb, 2025 9:00
2005 Aston Martin Vanquish S
1 of only 377 right-hand drive examples
Estimate
£28, 000 - £34, 000
Registration No: T. B. A
Chassis No: SCFAC14375B501907
MOT: None
Just 43, 000 miles from new
1 of only 377 right-hand drive examples, from a total production run of 1, 089 Vanquish S cars
Vanquish S model offering 520bhp, an output good enough to propel the upgraded car up to 200mph
Accompanied by a strong documented service history
The 2002 film ‘Die Another Day’ starring Pierce Brosnan as the ultimate secret agent, marked Aston Martin’s return to the James Bond franchise. The film showcased the new Vanquish in most of the action sequences and amidst the explosions and machine gunfire, the Vanquish not only looked fantastic but seemed capable of epic performance. No other car since has had the same impact or screen time as the Vanquish, and it is perhaps only Aston Martin that can boast the most screen time of any car maker in over 125 years of film. Fame and gadgets aside, the Vanquish was recognised as one of the ten most beautiful cars ever built by Autocar Magazine (April 2022).
Blending state-of-the-art technology (of the time) and traditional materials, the interior was dominated by an imposing aluminium centre console extending from the fascia to the transmission tunnel. Luxurious Connolly leather upholstery, Wilton carpeting, and quilted Alcantara headlining emphasised its Aston Martin heritage for, despite its advanced specification, the Vanquish was built like all other Astons before it, one at a time and by hand. The Vanquish was built in two versions, a two-seater and what became known as the 2+2 with a couple of child-friendly rear seats filling the space that in the two-seater was occupied by a shelf for a golf bag or other luggage. Aston Martin's first power unit of its type, the original Vanquish had a 6. 0-litre V12 engine developing 460bhp at 6, 800rpm.
The Vanquish S saw its most significant upgrades within the engine bay, with the car producing 520bhp, an output good enough to project the S up to 200 mph, a figure only recently exceeded by the Aston One-77. The previously optional, Sports Dynamic Pack of enhanced steering, suspension, and brakes came as standard with the S. It was the last of the line of hand-built Aston Martins, the last model to be produced at the Newport Pagnell factory. With only 377 built-in right-hand drive, from a total production run of 1, 089 Vanquish S cars, it is now a very rare car.
Supplied new by Aston Martin Stratstone of Mayfair to the first owner on the 29th of September 2005, chassis number ‘501907’ was finished from the factory in the desirable colour scheme of Meteorite Silver with Chancellor Red leather interior. Purchased into the vendor's ownership in 2014, the Vanquish was used occasionally by the vendor for the following six years covering some 1, 100 miles, before being driven to a professional car storage facility in late 2019 or early 2020, upon the purchase of a more modern supercar. Remaining on trickle charge in storage ever since, it will exit storage to be transported to the auction in Buxton. Chassis number ‘501907’ is now offered having covered just c. 43, 000 miles from new and has had a modest six former keepers.
Offered with excellent service history up to being placed into storage, the combined Owner’s Handbook and Service Book is present which displays eighteen servicing stamps plus the PDI Inspection, with the vast majority completed by Aston Martin main dealers and specialists. The services have been completed at 1, 141 miles in 2005; 2, 520 miles in 2006; 3, 418 miles in 2006; 4, 485 miles in 2007; 6, 576 miles in 2007; 16, 164 miles in 2008; 25, 122 miles in 2009; 28, 357 miles in 2010; 33, 769 miles in 2011; 36, 170 miles in 2012; 39, 019 miles in 2013; 39, 512 miles in 2013; 39, 907 miles in 2014; 41, 112 miles in 2015; 42, 153 miles in 2016; 42, 565 miles in 2017; 42, 569 miles in 2018; and 43, 131 miles in 2019.
In need of recommissioning after five years of storage, there have been no attempts to start the Aston Martin, however the ignition switches on with the key, and the car displays the error message ‘gearbox fault’ upon this. Very worthy of recommissioning and a nicely presented example cosmetically, the Vanquish is accompanied by the original trickle charger and fitted car cover. Not only a powerful, attractive British sports car that is fast becoming something of a modern classic, but officially the last hand-made cars by Aston Martin. Really good examples are becoming difficult to source and this one, with low mileage and an attractive colour combination, is a great recommissioning opportunity.
