Highlights
- Low documented mileage of under 52,000 miles
- Classic ‘Bond’ grey metallic with black leather
- Only two former registered keepers
- Comprehensive Aston Martin and specialist service history
- Recent £7,589 health check and subframe refurb by specialist
- Private registration 'VS04AML' included in the sale
- Brand new MOT today no advisories valid till March 2027
The Appeal
The original Vanquish achieved two things - a ‘halo’ car that marked Aston’ resounding return to form, and one of the greatest movie cars of all time. The car’s appearance in Die Another Day puts it in the top three of all-time greats according to film fans.
Just 1,086 high-performance ‘S’ models were built. These cars got a power increase to 520 bhp from 460 bhp, plus sharper aesthetics and handling. This 2005 car leans into the Bond theme with its dark grey metallic paintwork and black leather.
It is a low mileage car that has had just three keepers from new, the current one since 2022. The sparing use is supported by MOT records and the comprehensive Aston Martin service history showing 19 service stamps. In 2024, the car was dispatched to specialist V12Vanquish.com for £7,600 of checks and work, including a subframe refurbishment and full service. The current MOT runs to April 2026 with no advisories. The model-specific private registration is included in the sale.
The brutally quick Vanquish S is one of Aston Martin’s greatest cars. Those movie connections and this car’s impeccable provenance make it sorely tempting.
The vendor says:
“Amazing car made even better by the James Bond connection.”
History and Paperwork
- First UK registered 14th December 2004
- Three registered keepers
- Current keeper since September 2022
- Private registration 'VS04AML' included in the sale
- 51,700 miles showing, believed correct but not verified
- Mileage is supported by MOT records and service book
- Service history present, reportedly maintained to factory standard
- Recently inspected by marque specialist V12Vanquish.com at cost of £7,589
- This invoice is shown in photos and includes subframe refurbishment
- MOT valid to 11th April 2026 with no advisories
- Service book with details in photos and below
- Large history file which is well organised in a folder as shown
- 2 keys with remote fobs
- V5C
Service history (further details in photos):
- 01/24 - 51,571 miles - V12Vanquish.com
- 08/22 - 51,166 miles - Aston Martin Works
- 04/21 - 48,166 miles - Aston Martin Birmingham
- 08/19 - 47,816 miles - as above
- 07/18 - 47,602 miles - as above
- 07/17 - 46,819 miles - McGurk
- 09/16 - 45,177 miles - as above
- 11/15 - 44,002 miles - Aston Martin Cheltenham
- 11/14 - 43,939 miles - as above
- 02/13 - 38,139 miles - Stratstone Aston Martin
- 06/12 - 34,396 miles - Grange Aston Martin
- 11/11 - 25,506 miles - Aston Martin Cheltenham
- 11/10 - 19,653 miles - Broughton Aston Martin
- 05/10 - 17,959 miles - HWM Aston Martin
- 05/10 - 17,959 miles - HWM
- 12/09 - 17.916 miles - as above
- 11/08 - 16,617 miles - as above
- 12/06 - 9,036 miles - as above
- 05/06 - 6,902 miles - as above
- 05/05 - 3,260 miles - as above
- 12/04 - 43 miles - HWM (PDI)
The Condition
- Classic dark grey metallic paintwork in good condition with few signs of age
- S model with revised rear boot lid with integrated spoiler
- Vendor describes exterior with no notable marks or scrapes
- Paint protection film (PPF) fitted around the front and wheel arches
- 10 spoke alloy wheels with polished finish in very good condition
- Fitted with Yokohama matching tyres
- Underside as shown with no structural advisories on MOT
- Black leather interior with little wear typical of low mileage
- Dark grey Alcantara headlining
- High end stereo with 6 CD multichanger and LINN subwoofer
The Vanquish S lightly evolved the muscular aesthetics of the standard car with revised rear boot featuring integrated spoiler. The wheels were also upgraded to attractive 10 spoke polished rims.
This car features a specification that will appeal to Bond enthusiasts, combining dark grey metallic with black leather. It is in very good condition, exhibiting few signs of age. The front of the car and arches feature quality PPE treatment to reduce wear to the paint.
The Mechanics
- S-specification 520bhp 5,935cc V12 engine
- 6spd semi-automatic transmission
- Subframe fully refurbished by specialist
- Serviced in early 2024 with few miles since
- Additional work by V12Vanquish detailed in invoices
- Extensive service history by main dealers and speciallists
- Service history provided above
- No advisories on current MOT
The Vanquish S was Aston Martin’s halo car, notably dialling up the 5.9L V12 to 520bhp from the standard car’s 460bhp. With all that power on tap, the key to any purchase of these rare cars is provenance and maintenance.
This car’s maintenance history is genuinely impeccable, which is not a word we apply often. The car shows a run of servicing by main dealers and specialists with virtually annual attendance irrespective of mileage. We’ve detailed the servicing above and you can inspect it in the photos.
The car went to specialist V12Vanquish in early 2024 for checks, with a remit to rectify any necessary remedial work. The resulting invoice shows a refurbished subframe, service and raft of other work that attends to various areas of the car. You can inspect the work in the photos.
The car comes to market with a useful advisory-free MOT.
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