Highlights

One of only 55 Anniversary Edition models produced worldwide
One of only 27 coupes
19,800 warranted miles
Unique slate blue metallic finish exclusive to the Anniversary Edition
Sourced from a private collection comprising one of every Aston Martin 'DB' model
The seller describes the condition as "close to concours"
Recently serviced at an Aston Martin main dealer

The Appeal

The Vantage Anniversary Edition marked the grand finale of the DB7 line, a model that none other than Jeremy Clarkson once described as "the most quietly perfect British shapes of the modern era." It received a custom specification unavailable on any other DB7: its distinctive paintwork is paired with a striking two-tone interior of Caspian blue and Arctic blue leather, gray Alcantara headliner, and parchment-faced gauges. Under the hood sits the 5.9-liter V12 mated to a five-speed automatic transmission.

This 19,800-mile car was acquired in May 2025 from a notable private collection that housed one of every Aston Martin 'DB' model. Securely stored for four years, it was promptly recommissioned with a main dealer service and MOT, followed by further servicing and maintenance to ensure the V12 is in top shape. The seller, an experienced Aston Martin owner, considers it the finest DB7 they have encountered. This is a rare opportunity to acquire one of the most exclusive iterations of a modern Aston Martin icon.

The seller says:

"I have previously owned 3 DB7s in the late 90s and early 2000s. I then went on to the DB9 Coupé, Vanquish, DBS and tried a Vantage. Eventually I came full circle. I find the newer Astons of today not only too expensive, but missing that special character I remembered from my first cars. So I sought out what I consider to be the best DB7, and found what I believe to be the best example."

Key Information

Mileage: 19,920 miles (corroborated by MOT history dating back to 2017)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Inspection status: MOT valid until April 27, 2027 (no advisories)
Technical specs: 5,935cc V12 gasoline, five-speed automatic
Paperwork: service history paperwork from 2018, MOT history from 2017, and service invoices present
Notice to bidders: personalized license plate not included in the sale

Service history:

08/17/2026 - 19,756 miles - Grange Aston Martin Brentwood ( £699.00 / Invoice 91819). Annual service

Oil filter, engine oil, windshield washer fluid

02/11/2020 - 17,707 miles - Heritage Aston Martin (£1,298.58 / Invoice S 10364)

Pressure-tested cooling system and traced leak to cracked expansion tank
Replaced coolant expansion tank with modified metal-type tank, modified mounting bracket, refilled OATS antifreeze, bled system, and carried out block test
Investigated cold-start misfire; traced to collapsed fuel vapor line near exhaust, repaired with fuel hose, and replaced vapor pipe from engine bay to fuel tank area

10/25/2018 - 17,010 miles - Aston Engineering / Heritage (£1,011.48 / Invoice S 9773)

Carried out 7,500-mile interval service (Mobil engine oil, oil filter, oil pan drain plug & washer, brake & clutch fluid)
Drained and renewed differential oil with 75W-140 LSD gear oil and Kendall additive
Carried out air conditioning service and recharge (recovered 780g, recharged with 830g)
Checked wheel alignment, realigned steering wheel, and replaced rocker panel screws with factory-original items

10/04/2018 - 16,932 miles - Grange Aston Martin Brentwood (£54.85 / Invoice 79451)

Carried out complimentary Duty of Care health check and MOT test

The Detail

Serviced at Aston Martin Nottingham in June 2025, including minor works
Further service and MOT completed at Aston Martin Brentwood in July 2026
All spark plugs and coils replaced at a cost of £3,500
Cooling system pressure tested and cracked expansion tank replaced with a modified metal-type tank in February 2020 at Heritage Aston Martin (17,707 miles)
Cold-start misfire traced to a collapsed fuel vapor line near the exhaust; repaired and vapor pipe replaced at the same visit
7,500-mile interval service carried out in October 2018 at Aston Engineering, including engine oil, oil filter, brake and clutch fluid
Differential oil drained and renewed in October 2018
Air conditioning serviced and recharged in October 2018
Wheel alignment checked, and steering wheel realigned in October 2018
Entered in the Aston Martin Owners Club concours at Hoghton Towers in September 2018 at 16,800 miles
The seller states the car runs beautifully and starts immediately
The seller describes the car as in very good order throughout, with only approximately 3,000 miles added since the 2018 concours entry

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