Highlights
- Only 46,700 documented miles
- Uprated Rapide S model with 555bhp 5.9L V12
- Only four keepers including father and son since 2023
- Well maintained by Aston Martin dealers to May 2025
- MOT valid to January 2027 with no advisories
The Appeal
In the late Noughties both Aston Martin and Porsche were rediscovering the four door grand tourer. The Rapide emerged a year after the Panamera and is considerably rarer and much more hand-built. It shared 60% of its lightweight aluminium componentry with the excellent DB9. The clever design features a discreet four-door layout, incorporating a versatile hatchback, and is virtually indistinguishable from the svelte two door coupe.
The Rapide S arrived in 2013 and hiked power from the hand-built 5.9L V12 from 470bhp to 555bhp. These are exceptionally rare cars and with their performance and handling improvements, the version you want.
This early ‘S’ has covered less than 47,000 miles from new in the hands of four keepers, two of them since 2023 being father and son. Classically finished in Obsidian Black metallic with a matching black leather cabin, it is a really well kept car that benefits from Aston Martin main dealer servicing to May 2025. Added reassurance is provided by the lengthy MOT, which runs to January 2027 with no advisories.
The vendor says:
“The vehicle drives fantastically well and is always a thrill. With power and quality, this vehicle is second to none in its field. Best feature? The ENGINE NOTE!”
History and Paperwork
- First registered 1st May 2013 in the United Kingdom
- Four registered keepers
- Current keeper since May 2025
- Last two registered keepers are the seller and their son
- We are told that the family acquired the car approximately three years ago
- Well maintained by Aston Martin dealers in Reading, Brentwood, Cheltenham, and Hatfield
- 46,700 miles showing on the odometer - not verified but supported by servicing and MOT records
- V5C
- Service book with stamps as detailed below and shown in photos
- MOT valid to 30th January 2027 with no advisories
Service history (further details in photos):
- 05/25 - 42,791 miles - Aston Marton Hatfield
- 05/24 - 39,891 miles - Aston Martin Cheltenham
- 04/23 - 32,216 miles - Aston Martin Cheltenham
- 12/21 - 26,624 miles - Aston Martin Cheltenham
- 07/21 - 25,598 miles - Grange Aston Martin
- 01/20 - 23,020 miles - Grange Aston Martin
- 09/19 - 20,447 miles - Aston Martin Reading
- 05/18 - 16,245 miles - Aston Martin Reading
- 04/17 - 15,578 miles - Aston Martin Reading
- 04/16 - 14,486 miles - Aston Martin Reading
- 07/15 - 11,862 miles - Aston Martin Reading
- 11/13 - 7,980 miles - Aston Martin Fleet Operations
The Condition
- Attractive Obsidian Black metallic paintwork in very good condition for age
- Vendor states the car is in very good overall condition for its age
- Very small stone chips and minor paint surface scratches present
- Small paint bubbles appearing on the passenger front wing near the bonnet line
- Factory alloys in fair condition with some kerbing and scuffs to note
- Vendor states that tyres have good tread remaining
- Underside as shown with no structural advisories on MOT
- Black leather 2+2 interior with silver stitching in very good order
- Black carpets appear clean and well kept through cabin and boot area
- Practical hatchback with folding rear seats
- Vendor says interior is in very good condition with minimal signs of wear
- Satellite navigation maps will need updating we are told
- All instruments functioning correctly with no warning lights illuminated
- Features electric front seats with memory and piano black veneers
- Grey Alcantara headlining
The Mechanics
- 5,935cc 555bhp V12 engine
- 6spd semi-automatic transmission
- Vendor reports very good mechanical order with no squeaks or rattles when driven
- Well maintained by Aston Martin main dealers throughout car’s life
- Last serviced in May 2025 by Aston Martin with few miles since
- Vendor advises that brake pads may need attention in due course
- Tyre compressor and sealant as shown
- No advisories on MOT
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