Aston Martin first teased us with the Vantage at the 2003 North American International Auto Show, leading to a production launch two years later of a car that looked pretty much the same.
 
Not that it was a bad thing – the V8 Vantage was an astonishingly pretty car, penned by Danish-American designer Henrik Fisker and brought to production with barely a visual change.

It was launched with a new 4.3-litre V8 engine developing 385bhp, offering a 0-60mph sprint time of 4.9 seconds and a top speed in excess of 180mph.
 
Today, they’re up and coming modern classics, with the convenience of feeling fresh and modern to drive, but with the classic cachet of the Aston Martin brand.
 
This one is a collector’s quality car, having covered just over 12,500 miles from new with a fully documented service record. It’s offered for sale with an invoice for a fresh service carried out at Aston Martin Works Service in Newport Pagnell and is in stunning condition throughout.
 
If you’re in the market for a Vantage of this vintage then this one is very hard to ignore, as it’s a superb, low mileage example that has been properly cared for throughout its life. It’s a genuine car that has been well loved throughout its life.
 

 

Finished in the wonderful shade of Midnight Blue Pearl, the Vantage is very smartly presented and sits on a set of superb seven-spoke alloy wheels, offset by sporty grey brake callipers.

There are no dents and only a couple of tiny, superficial marks, none of which is immediately noticeable. The car also has a paint protection package on the front end to minimise stonechips.

The electric folding roof is in fine order and works perfectly, tucking itself away neatly in just a few moments.
 
Inside, the Aston feels pretty special, with heated, electrically adjustable ‘Cream Truffle’ leather sports seats, contrasting blue carpets and its original stereo and climate control console. Everything works as it should and the condition is superb throughout
 
Similarly, the boot is clean and well-presented and the original tools are present, while the car contains a plaque stating that it was hand-built in England and had its final inspection by Aston-Martin employee Mick Moten.

The vendor reports that the dash was partly retrimmed a few years ago after a water leak and is now in perfect condition.
 

Under the bonnet is a 385bhp 4.3-litre V8 engine of Aston Martin’s own design.  It’s devilishly quick and sounds amazing, while this one has the added advantage of automatic transmission with paddle shifters on the steering wheel.

According to the vendor it drives incredibly well with no issues whatsoever, and is fast, responsive and refined at cruising speeds. The incredibly low mileage should add further peace of mind, especially as the car has always been maintained by Aston Martin main dealers or specialists.

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