*** Interested parties should note, this vehicle was subject to a CAT N insurance loss in 02/2023 Please note, the car has not been in an accident, it was written off due to requiring a new engine only. ***
Highlights
- Very low mileage of under 50,000 from new
- Features replacement engine with 22,700 miles
- Extensive mechanical overhaul in 2024
- Only two registered keepers from new
- Classic Tungsten Grey metallic with black leather
- MOT to May 2025
The Appeal
No other GT quite delivers the kudos, character and charm of a good DB9. These viscerally quick mile munchers rebooted the Aston Martin lineage by blending old school hand-crafted charm with modern technology.
They make popular modern classics, particularly if your plans include continental tours to see events like the Le Mans Classic. This very low mileage DB9 has covered less than 50,000 miles in the hands of just two keepers from new. In 2024 the current keeper invested heavily in the car, including a ‘body off’ overhaul that included fitting a low mileage engine with 21,500 miles on installation. It is now on 22,700 miles. Related work included new coil packs, spark plugs and filters.
It is a smart and very usable example that comes to market with MOT to May 2025. Adding to the appealing aesthetics, the attractive five spoke alloys were fully refurbished in December 2024.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 23rd January 2008
- Two registered keepers from new
- Current keeper since September 2023
- 2 keys
- History file for work since vendor acquired car as shown
- Extensive mechanical work in early 2024 as shown in photos
- This included a ‘body off’ overhaul to fit a replacement engine
- Vendor advises that replacement engine had 21,500 miles on it and is now on 22,700 miles
- Total mileage for the vehicle is reported to be 49,750 miles
- Long list of mechanical work summarised below
- MOT to 1st May 2025 with minor advisories to note
- Vendor advises that wheels have been refurbished in January 2025, rectifying the MOT advisory for these items
The Condition
- Popular Tungsten Grey metallic paintwork - similar to silver - in good overall condition for year
- Paintwork presents well with only minor points to note in photos
- These include a small scratch beside the fuel filler cap as shown
- Aluminium bodywork in good overall condition with some light bubbling to note in photos
- These areas include both rear arches and rear offside quarter as shown
- There is also some light bubbling below the base of the rear screen
- Remaining panels present well with no reported damage or corrosion
- Buyers should note that the car was registered as Cat N in 2023 and subsequently professionally repaired
- Refurbished five spoke, split spoke alloy wheels in very good condition with polished finish
- Alloy wheels refurbished in December 2024 therefore rectifying MOT wheel advisory
- Underside in good order with no structural advisories on MOT or reported by seller
- Lights present well with headlights showing clear lenses and no obvious misting
- Fitted with quality Pirelli P Zero tyres showing good tread and condition
- MOT notes crack to windscreen with records noting this since 2017
- Vendor advises that this is minor, hard to see and does not affect screen functioning
- Fitted with black front grille
- Black leather interior with high factory specification
- Cabin presents well with only light wear to note to high traffic areas such as driver’s seat bolster
- Fitted with mix of aluminium trim and piano black veneers all in good order
- Original and unmodified cabin including factory audio and entertainment systems
- Black sports seats with electric operation and memory function to both front seats
- Black carpets through cabin and boot present well with no obvious wear to note
The Mechanics
- 5,935cc hand-crafted V12 Aston Martin engine
- 6spd automatic gearbox with sequential functionality
- Total mileage of car is 49,750 miles as shown in photos
- Replacement engine with 21,500 miles fitted in January 2024
- Vendor reports that the mileage on this engine is now 22,700 miles
- Long list of related mechanical work undertaken during engine installation
- Car was checked over and any issues rectified during this work vendor notes
- Vendor describes car as being mechanically in ‘top shape’
- No reported running or driving issues
- No mechanical or running gear advisories on last MOT
Recent mechanical work in 2024:
- New engine fitted which had just 21,500 miles on
- Engine now reported to have 22,700 miles
- Engine was inspected before installation
- For preventative maintenance the rod bearings and gaskets were replaced
- New coil packs & spark plugs
- New PCV valves
- New oil filter, new Mobil-1 0W-40 synthetic oil and air filters
- New fuel injector blue o-rings
- New transmission lines
- New drive belt
- New tensioner pulley
- New brake lines
- New front ABS sensors
- New handbrake cable
- Air-con regassed
- Four alloys refurbished (December 2024)
- Three wheels were buckled and repaired
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Comments
jonatha••••
What happened to the original engine which caused the write-off and replacement unit to be fitted?
alexand••••
SellerHaha, quite! The engine was shipped from Poland by the reputable ECPS. The engine was fit in my warehouse/garage in Surrey.