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Imperial War Museum | Duxford, Cambridgeshire
Viewing: Tues 8th April from 12pm
Auction: Wed 9th April from 9am
Location: IWM Duxford Airfield, Cambridge CB22 4QR
1999 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage
Estimate £9, 000 - £11, 000
Registration No: V47 LTG
Chassis No: SCFAB123XYK300335
MOT: April 2025
1 of just 2, 385 Coupes made
Glorious sounding 6-litre V12 engine allied to automatic transmission
A stylish and much underrated grand tourer
93, 500 miles from new and 5 former keepers
Introduced at the March 1999 Geneva Salon, the Vantage version of Aston Martin's landmark DB7 broke with marque tradition by using a wholly different engine rather than a punchier version of its sister car's existing powerplant. Breathed on by Cosworth, the newcomer's 'heart' was a 5935cc 48-valve, all-alloy V12 that developed 420bhp and 400lbft. Initially available with a choice of six-speed manual or five-speed automatic transmission, the DB7 Vantage boasted a 165mph top speed. Priced at £92, 500, Aston Martin's flagship came with central locking, electric windows/ mirrors, traction control, ABS, air-conditioning, front airbags, alarm/ immobilizer and 18-inch alloy wheels as standard. A mere 2, 385 Coupe versions were produced.
Finished in Silver with Cream leather upholstery, chassis 300335 was first registered as ’33 TG’ on December 1st 1999. Entering the current (sixth) ownership a year ago, the 2+2-seater is warranted to have covered 93, 500 miles from new. Starting readily during our recent photography session and sounding decidedly purposeful, the Aston Martin is deemed by the seller to be in ‘good overall’ (paintwork, interior trim) or ‘very good overall’ (engine, automatic transmission, electrical equipment, bodywork) condition. Riding on correct-type alloy wheels and offering a huge amount of ‘show and go’ at the guide price, ‘V47 LTG’ pleasingly retains its original book pack (complete with service book).
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Parking and entry into the auction is free for auction attendees with a catalogue, available at the door.
Catalogues can be purchased for £20 (admits 2 people).
