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2002 Aston Martin DB7 V12 Vantage
Highlights
- Smart Sky Silver over two-tone tan and grey interior
- Only 29,594 miles from new
- Thick history file of regular specialist maintenance
- £11,250 pre-sale preparation by Stratstones
- Lived in salt-free Japan until 2017
- MOT to August 2025 with no advisories
The Appeal
This DB7 is the sort of Aston Martin you hope to find. It is an exceptionally low mileage example - just 21,594 miles from new - that has been regularly and extensively maintained by main dealers and specialists like Nicholas Mee.
Then there is the deal closer: it has just had £11,500 of work completed by Stratstone Aston Martin. The high value is because the seller wanted the car to be, in his words, ‘perfect’ for the buyer.
Beyond those details, this is a well-specified DB7 with the 425bhp V12, finished in popular Sky Silver with a two-tone tan and grey leather cabin. As you would expect of such a sparingly used car, it is in very good condition.
With that recent work and servicing by Stratstone and a long, advisory-free MOT to August 2025, this is a DB7 that is ready to add to your collection or jump in and enjoy.
History and Paperwork
- First registered 2002
- Originally shipped to Japan and sold by local Aston Martin dealer
- Vendor advises two Japanese keepers
- Returned to UK and registered here on 1st September 2017
- Showing very low mileage on arrival of 15,465 kms (9,609 miles)
- Three registered UK keepers
- Previous keeper was seller’s brother-in-law
- He acquired the car from specialist Nicholas Smee in March 2018
- Car was then kept in London before being sold to seller when this keeper moved to Italy
- Acquired by current keeper in July 2023 because he previously had several Aston Martins
- Regularly serviced as shown in photographs
- We are told the 2022 service was missed due to COVID
- Recent Stratstone Aston Martin £11,250 invoice as shown in photographs
- This work covered servicing, engine management systems, catalysers and water sealing
- Stored in a private garage by current keeper
- Low mileage documented by history file and MOT records
- MOT valid to 13th August 2025 with no advisories
- 21,491 miles on test and now showing 21,594 miles
- Factory handbook
- Thick history file of invoices as shown in photographs
The Condition
- Popular Sky Silver metallic paintwork in good condition with only light marks to note
- Vendor advises three small (under 1cm) marks on paintwork which he says could be easily rectified
- Bodywork presents well with straight panels, good fit and no accident damage reported
- Underside in very good condition with recent sealing and no structural MOT advisories
- 10 spoke factory alloy wheels in very good condition with barely any signs of use
- Fitted with quality Bridgestone tyres all round showing good condition and tread
- Space saver factory spare wheel and factory umbrella in boot
- Very attractive two-tone tan and grey leather interior in excellent order
- Sports front seats with larger bolsters
- Cabin shows barely any wear, such as light deterioration of driver’s bolster to note
- Fitted with an advanced Pioneer CD/radio with Bluetooth and USB connections
- Vendor reports that the audio system works correctly
- Burr walnut veneers and switchgear in good order
- Grey carpets present well and neatly match the seat contrast trim
- Alcantara trim headlining in very good order with no noticeable sagging
- Electric front seats and other Vantage factory luxury fittings shown in photos
The Mechanics
- 5,935 cc hand-built V12 425bhp Aston Martin engine
- 5spd automatic transmission with some sequential functionality
- Well maintained car with thick history file by well-regarded specialists
- Recent £11,250 work by Stratstones summarised above and below
- New engine management system and catalytic converters
- Recently serviced, fully checked and water-sealed by Stratstone
- No reported running or driving issues
- No mechanical or running gear advisories on current MOT test
The vendor tells us:
“It is very smooth with amazing power from the V12 engine. This is a grand touring car and is comfortable over long distances. A joy to drive.
“Elegant, very comfortable and with huge power from the same engine that went into the Vanquish. It is a classic example from the Ian Callum design house. I bought it because I had previously owned a Vanquish and loved Aston Martins. My brother-in-law [the previous keeper] was moving to Italy and this was an opportunity where I know the vehicle had been well looked after.”
“It is very smooth with amazing power from the V12 engine. This is a grand touring car and is comfortable over long distances. A joy to drive.
“Elegant, very comfortable and with huge power from the same engine that went into the Vanquish. It is a classic example from the Ian Callum design house. I bought it because I had previously owned a Vanquish and loved Aston Martins. My brother-in-law [the previous keeper] was moving to Italy and this was an opportunity where I know the vehicle had been well looked after.”
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