Highlights
- 4.3-litre V8 engine and 6-speed manual gearbox
- Impressive history file
- Last serviced in June 2024 by an Aston Martin Specialist
- Recent work includes £2,500 spent on the roof
- Very reluctant sale due to elderly owner struggles to get in and out of the car
The Appeal
Often praised as one of the greatest 21st century tourers - and prized as one of, if not the most successful car in the firm's history - the V8 Vantage has rightfully become the stuff of legend; a car that was a future classic right out of the gate. Exhilarating performance, distinguished lines and plenty of classic callbacks make this Ian Callum design a true masterstroke.
This 2007 example, finished in a striking Elusive Blue livery, is an excellent ambassador to the car's legendary stature. It's been wonderfully cared for, with plenty of service history and records of money spent in recent years. The keeper has enjoyed around 1,800 trouble-free miles over the past four years, and has recently treated it to a comprehensive service - with only 250 miles covered since.
Complete with a very apt private plate, this excellent Aston Vantage is ready and waiting to delight its lucky new owner. If you've always wondered what all of the fuss about the Vantage is, it's the perfect opportunity to get behind the wheel and find out for yourself.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered March 2007
- Aston Martin Press car from 2007-8 to 16,000 miles
- Sold to first private owner by Stratstone Cardiff in July 2008
- Originally registered as KX07HCD, subsequently B3SAS
- Registered as V8VEO in 2020
- MOT valid to April 2025 with no advisories
- DVLA MOT history back to 2010 at 34,039 miles
- The car also comes complete with:
- Service Book with 14 stamps from 1,355 to 73,457 miles
- Invoices for services etc. back to 2010
- 2 sets of keys
- Leather Owners Book
- Good regular service history with invoices and stamps
- The owner reports they've covered about 1,800 trouble-free miles during ownership
- Treated to a comprehensive type service by Phoenix Aston Martin specialists in June 2024 for £1,444, including replacement of all fluids and a multipoint check
- Invoice for a replacement clutch and flywheel assembly in 2015 on file
The Condition
- Striking Elusive Blue paint
- A few minor stone chips around the nose and the odd mark elsewhere, but none visible from more than a couple of feet away
- Original dark black hood fits and works well, having had £2,500 spent recently to keep it in fine fettle
- The roof has some fold marks on the fabric, which would probably look better after a shampoo
- The fit is good, and the roof raises and stows correctly
- One small nick in the rubber seal in the C pillar area, but no other damage
- Excellent panel fit and consistent gaps
- Black 19-inch wheels with machined faces and Aston Martin centre caps
- Wheels show some age-related damage and a couple have curb rash
- Tyres are lightly worn with plenty of life remaining: Nankang AS1s up front and Yokohama Advan Sport on the rear
- Smart Dark Blue Leather interior
- Attractive dark blue and black colour combination of the interior
- Black leather steering wheel is clean and tidy with no major wear
- Clean instrumentation with no warning lights
- Blue leather of the door cards and dash area is smart, with minor scuffs in places
- Grey carpets are in good condition and very clean, with only light wear in the driver’s footwell
- Seat leather shows light wear and creasing, particularly on the driver’s seat, but no obvious scratches or nicks
The Mechanics
- 4.3L V8 engine puts out 385hp
- 6-speed manual gearbox with clutch replaced
- Tidy and dry engine bay
- New clutch and flywheel fitted in 2015
- Serviced less than 250 miles ago
- The vendor reports that the car starts easily with a quick V8 bark from the exhaust before settling to a deep rumble
- We're informed that it's mechanically sound and ready for its new owner
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