*** Interested parties should note, this vehicle was subject to a CAT D insurance loss in 12/2011 ***
Highlights
Manual gearbox
Comprehensive service history with regular Aston dealership maintenance
Recent 70,000 mile service completed using genuine Aston parts
Factory standard specification with no modifications to drivetrain
Advisory-free MOT until May 2026
Private registration included
The Appeal
Aston Martin's 911 slayer, the V8 Vantage was designed as a smaller, nimbler offering than its range-topping V12-engined GTs, signalling the brand's return to a more compact, driver-focused, naturally aspirated V8 sports car.
This 2006 manual example stands out for its service history. Owners past and present have spent vast sums ensuring this car receives the attention it deserves, seeking the very best standards of maintenance money can buy. With comprehensive service history showing consistent maintenance at both Aston Martin dealerships and specialists like Aston Engineering, this V8 Vantage has everything going for it.
We're informed:
"During my ownership, the car has been stored in an AirFlow air chamber in my garage to keep it dry during the winter. When not in use, the car is constantly plugged into a battery conditioner."
The vendor summarises:
"The car looks beautiful both inside and outside, and it's very fun to drive. I love the sound of the exhaust (although you have to open the windows to really hear it) when you start the car or when you push the engine over 5000 rpm. When you sit in the car, you get this feeling that you're in a special place. Once you're driving, you feel connected to the road with no electronics or turbos disturbing the driving experience."
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