Highlights
- One of only 112 Aston Martin DB7 GTAs ever made, with just 60 for the UK market
- Rare Canna di Fucile (Ferrari 'gun metal') exterior with Eclipse (burgundy) leather interior
- Comprehensive service history with 15+ stamps from Aston Martin Works and specialists
- Recently refurbished with new Alcantara headlining and front suspension work
- Indicates 53,700 miles
The Appeal
The DB7 GTA was a significant evolution of the standard DB7 Vantage, offering a more focused and sporting character with substantial mechanical and aerodynamic upgrades. Far from being a mere trim package, the GTA features revised suspension geometry, improved braking systems, enhanced aerodynamics with 50% reduced lift, and a more responsive drivetrain with a lower final drive ratio.
To build enthusiasm, Aston Martin employed a small fleet of factory demonstrators to showcase the GTA's strengths. This is believed to have been one of these, making it an even rarer example of an incredibly rare car. After all, only 60 UK-market GTAs were ever built.
To build enthusiasm, Aston Martin employed a small fleet of factory demonstrators to showcase the GTA's strengths. This is believed to have been one of these, making it an even rarer example of an incredibly rare car. After all, only 60 UK-market GTAs were ever built.
Presented in the distinctive Ferrari-derived Canna di Fucile (gun metal) livery, with a sumptuous Eclipse (burgundy) and Charcoal leather cabin, this GTA offers a compelling combination of visual presence and mechanical excellence. With just 53,700 miles recorded and benefiting from consistent maintenance by marque specialists throughout its life, this is a beautifully-kept example of one of Aston Martin's most exclusive modern classics that's ready and waiting to go.
History and Paperwork
- First registered in February 2003, supplied new by Aston Martin Lagonda itself
- Initially believed to be used as a factory demonstrator to showcase the GTA's advantages
- Maintained by Aston Martin Works for the first 7 months and 3,700 miles
- Current owner purchased the car in February 2019 from McGurk's Aston Martin Specialist
- Comprehensive service history with over 15 stamps from Aston Martin Works, main dealers (Lancaster of Sevenoaks, Stratstone of Derby), and specialists (McGurk, Pugsley & Lewis, Chicane)
- Important plugs and coils service carried out by Pugsley and Lewis in 2019
- Recent maintenance includes drivetrain and suspension work (January 2023), headlining replacement (July 2023), battery replacement (January 2024), and front suspension work (February 2024)
- Comes with all documents, full service history booklet, and a spare set of keys
- Registration LA03 GTA is included with the car
The Condition
- Finished in rare Canna di Fucile (Ferrari 'gun metal') exterior paint that presents well
- 5-spoke 18-inch alloy wheels specific to the GTA model
Features distinctive GTA styling elements, including bonnet vents and mesh front grille - Few signs of use with only a couple of stone chips noted
- Interior features Eclipse (burgundy) and Charcoal leather with Black Oak wood trim
- Fitted with high-back sports seats from the Aston Martin Vanquish with heating and electric adjustment
- Alcantara headlining replaced by a specialist trimmer in 2023
- Upgraded Aston Martin/Becker sound system installed
- First aid kit located in the boot
The Mechanics
- 6.0-litre V12 engine
- 5-speed automatic transmission with paddle shift
- Recent mechanical work includes front suspension repairs (February 2024)
- The vendor states the car starts, drives and runs exactly as it should
- Extensive GTA-specific mechanical upgrades, including:
- Revised damper settings and top mounts
- Stiffer bushes and improved location of front lower wishbones and front sub-frame
- Additional rear suspension bracing for improved stability under braking
- Enhanced steering rack location for improved feedback
- Racing-style grooved brake discs and uprated pads
- Updated brake booster for improved performance and feel
- Lower final drive ratio for improved acceleration
- Active exhaust system
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