Description
For sale is my 2003 Aston Martin Vanquish in Tungsten Silver with a Charcoal interior.
I bought the car at auction last year and took it straight to my local specialist Nicholas Mee, where it was given a thorough inspection and recommissioning, with all recommended work undertaken at a very significant cost. Nicholas Mee subsequently serviced the car in April this year, meaning it’s now mechanically sorted and ready to be enjoyed over the summer. Nicholas Mee’s post-purchase inspection confirmed the subframes on this Vanquish were solid and free from any significant corrosion, a known weak point of these models.
The Vanquish has enjoyed several desirable upgrades over the years including, crucially, the installation of upgraded transmission components in 2024 (magnetic position sensor, ASM pack, transmission control module) and a primary decat in 2017 (the original catalyst design was very restrictive, requiring the engine to run rich to prevent the catalysts from overheating), both completed at renowned specialist Bamford Rose. The clutch was replaced by Bamford Rose in 2024 and has only covered 1000 miles since. The Vanquish comes with a very well documented service history, with Bamford Rose having looked after it for much of its life, in conjunction with a handful of other specialists.
Cosmetically, the car presents very nicely, with only a few minor signs of wear commensurate with its age, including oxidisation bubbles on one of the doors. I would be happy to talk any interested buyers through the car’s condition in detail, and buyers would equally be welcome to organise specialist inspection if they wish.
In summary, this is a very special car recently subjected to extensive mechanical work, and it’s driving very nicely as a result. I believe I have priced it sensibly and welcome any serious enquiries.
Service History:
MAR 2026 – NICHOLAS MEE – service
SEP 2025 – New Bosch S5 battery
AUG 2025 – NICHOLAS MEE – recommissioning including replacement of all spark plugs and ignition coil packs (plus intake manifold gaskets etc.), differential drive shaft oil seal, broken undertray fixings, exhaust silencer mountings, nearside upper wishbone, engine temperature sensor, replacement of all wheel bolts, and more.
AUG 2024 – BAMFORD ROSE – transmission repairs and upgrades, including clutch replacement
OCT 2021 – STRATTON MOTOR COMPANY
JUL 2020 – BAMFORD ROSE
MAR 2019 – BAMFORD ROSE
JAN 2018 – BAMFORD ROSE
JUN 2017 – BAMFORD ROSE
SEP 2016 – ASTON MARTIN INDEPENDENT PRESTIGE, AUCKLAND, NZ
JUN 2015 - ASTON MARTIN INDEPENDENT PRESTIGE, AUCKLAND, NZ
FEB 2014 – BAMFORD ROSE
NOV 2012 – BAMFORD ROSE
SEP 2011 – BAMFORD ROSE
OCT 2010 – DERBY MOTOR SERVICES
NOV 2009 – NICHOLAS MEE
SEP 2008 – ASTON MARTIN LANCASTER CAMBRIDGE
JAN 2007 – STRATSTONE CARDIFF
JUL 2006 – STRATSTONE CARDIFF
NOV 2005 – STRATSTONE CARDIFF
APR 2005 – ASTON MARTIN WORKS
SEP 2004 – ASTON MARTIN LANCASTER READING
MAR 2004 – ASTON MARTIN LANCASTER READING
SEP 2003 – ASTON MARTIN LANCASTER SEVEN OAKS
DEC 2002 – STRATSTONE WILMSLOW
