Highlights
- Unique commission for Royal Automobile Club and displayed in Pall Mall
- Bespoke RAC detailing including paintwork and interior features
- The first 2003 model year DB7 built
- Only 10,700 document miles from new
- Vendor acquired car from new
- Full service history to 10.589 miles in late 2024
- MOT valid to October 2025 with no advisories
The Appeal
In 2002 The Royal Automobile Club arranged for its members to have VIP access to the Bentley and Aston Martin stands at the annual motorshow in Birmingham. For members who could not attend, the firm arranged for a specially commissioned DB7, the first to be built to 2003 Model Year specifications, to be displayed in the foyer of its Pall Mall headquarters.
Just one was built and it is this car. It has covered less than 11,000 miles from new and retains its array of bespoke RAC features. These include paintwork matching the Club’s livery, RAC grille badges, dark blue leather interior with walnut veneers plus embossed headrests and mats.
Even without that interesting provenance, this car would stand out. The vendor tells us that be bought the car new. The ultra low mileage is supported by a run of servicing and maintenance by main dealers and specialists. The handbook shows 15 stamps to October 2023 with a further service by Aston Martin Hatfield in October 2024 at 10.589 miles. The current MOT runs to October 2025 with no advisories and few miles covered since the last test.
The car is in good order, only a handful of minor cosmetic points to note in photos. These reflect its originality and could be easily remedied. Any DB7 is a treat, but this car’s sparing use, impressive maintenance history and unique provenance make it stand out.
The vendor says:
“This vehicle was commissioned by the Royal Automobile Club and displayed in their rotunda in 2003. I purchased the vehicle new directly from the Park Lane dealership. It has an RAC badge on the front grill, RAC emblems on the front headrests and foot mats, and a metal plate inscripted with the details above.”
History and Paperwork
- First registered 4th November 2002
- DVLA records two registered keepers these are both the same owner with a change of address
- Current keeper registered from August 2013
- Vendor confirms he purchased car from new from the Park Lane dealership
- Commissioned by the Royal Automobile Club and displayed in their rotunda in 2002
- Very good service and MOT history as shown in photos
- Service book shows 15 stamps to October 2023 at 10,0068 miles
- Further service at 10,589 miles in October 2024 by Aston Martin Hatfield
- 2 keys and fob as shown
- Service history and MOT records support low displayed mileage
- MOT runs to 9th October 2025 with no advisories
- 10,589 miles showing on MOT test and 10.741 miles showing in photos
- Garaged for most of the cars life from new
- Private registration included
The Condition
- Unique bespoke blue paintwork to match RAC livery commissioned for this car
- Paintwork remains in good order with some cosmetic points to note in photos
- These include scuff to driver’s door edge and leading edge of bonnet above grille
- There are also some stone chips and marks to note to offside A pillar
- Retains RAC bespoke features including front grille badge and sill plates
- Multispoke alloy wheels in good general condition with some kerbing and tarnish to centre caps
- Fitted with matching Bridgestone tyres as shown
- Bespoke blue leather interior with matching carpets, walnut veneers and smoked grey Alcantara headlining
- Interior presents well due to low mileage with slight bolster wear to note to driver’s seat
- Leather seats feature headrests pad with RAC logo embroidered to front
- Footwells feature bespoke mats with embroidered RAC logo, with driver’s side showing slight wear
- Headlining is reported to be sagging in places and needs re-fixed
- Retains factory Becker stereo system
The Mechanics
- 5,935cc hand-built V12 engine
- 5spd automatic gearbox
- Full service history by main dealers and specialists
- 15 stamps to 2023 and then further service in late 2024
- No advisories on current MOT
- The vendor states the vehicle is in very good working condition
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