1998 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage Volante Alfred Dunhill Special Edition

Highlights

One of just 78 believed to have been built
Recently recommissioned for the road
Only two former registered keepers
Just 15,000 miles covered in the last ten years
MOT valid until April 2025

The Appeal

Luxury brand collaboration is all the rage these days but was less common back in 1997 when Aston Martin got together with legendary British clothing and accessory manufacturer Dunhill which produced some of the earliest forms of motoring attire during the Edwardian period.

The Alfred Dunhill Edition DB7 featured a unique metallic platinum paint known as Dunhill Silver, while the interior was a Charcoal Connolly hide piped in Silver Grey. The usual veneers were swapped out for brushed aluminium panels while various Dunhill products were scattered around the interior. The wheel centres were modelled on the Dunhill Millennium Watch - another nice detail.

While 150 were envisioned, the arrival of the V12 Vantage curtailed production and in all it's believed that just 78 Dunhill DB7s were built. This Volante has had only two former registered keepers and covered 15,000 miles in the last 10 years. Recently recommissioned for the road after a period in storage, it is ready to be enjoyed by its next owner. The car presents very well for its age and with an MOT valid until April 2025, it's ready to enjoy.

History and Paperwork

Purchased on 22/09/14
Just two former registered keepers
15,000 miles covered in ten years of ownership
Recently recommissioned for the road after a period in storage
First keeper lived in Jersey and owned the car for 16 years
Second keeper owned the car for 6 months in the summer of 2014
MOT valid until April 2025

The Condition

Highly original and well-presented for its age with a few small imperfections detailed below and photographed for your inspection
Exclusive metallic platinum paint finish and charcoal grey Connolly leather interior
Incorporates stylish brushed aluminium for the interior instead of traditional walnut veneers
Numerous Dunhill trademark features are discreetly positioned around the interior to discover as you use the car
Straight bodywork with good door fit and smart paint
Small area of corrosion on driver's side rear wing
Slight area of surface rust at the bottom of passengers door
Soft top has a small worn area approximately the size of a pound coin
Slight patina on driver's seat
Everything works as it should although the vendor notes that the soft top mechanism is a bit slow and so they raise and lower it manually
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

The Mechanics

3.3-litre (3,299cc) supercharged straight-six petrol engine
Four-speed automatic transmission
Various bushes splitting and oil leaks were cited during last MOT test
Recently recommissioned and reportedly driving well
The vendor notes that the DB7 is very comfortable for long journeys and engaging to drive

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