2010 Aston Martin Rapide

Highlights

The only car built in this specification
23,097 miles from new with full Aston Martin history
Great specification in concours condition
Offered direct from a sizeable private collection

The Appeal

The Rapide was the first ever four door Aston Martin, but it revived a name long-associated with the company. Built to combine the dynamism and aesthetic of the firm’s sports cars with the sort of luxury usually associated with Rolls-Royce or Bentley, the new Rapide virtually created its own market sector.

Sales never quite matched the promise, mainly due to the compact rear quarters. But enthusiasts highly prize the 2,872 cars built for the svelte styling and the very high specification.

This Glacial Blue example demonstrates why, its colour combination being particularly compelling. Factory records confirm that this is the only one built with this specification – in fact just two carried this paintwork.

It is an exceptionally low mileage car with full Aston Martin service history and long MOT. It has covered just 240 miles since the last service. The condition could reasonably be described as concours, presenting a fabulous opportunity for enthusiasts of great British saloons.

The History and Paperwork

First UK registered 2nd August 2010
One of the first Rapides built following commencement of production in May of that year
Current owner since 5th October 2017
First owner believed to be the then Chairman of Stagecoach
Full Aston Martin service history with factory book in good condition
Latest service by Aston Martin main dealer on 14th July 2022 at 22,852 miles
Correspondence with Aston Martin detailing the frequency of this specification
Just 41 miles covered since the last MOT test
MOT records verify the low mileage with less than 1,000 miles since the vendor acquired it
Records state only 2,872 Rapide and Rapide S models built
Please note that the displayed plate is not included in the sale
The car will be sold with its original plate SN10DJF

Rapide production began in May 2010 and this car was amongst the first produced, registered in the UK in August 2010. Factory records confirm that just three Rapides were finished in Glacial Blue like this car, of which only two were sold to customers. This is the only one with this interior and exterior colour combination.

The vendor is the third owner and acquired the car in 2017. It has covered less than 1,000 miles since. It comes with full Aston Martin service history, most recently in July 2022 at 22,852miles.

The Condition

Rare and attractive Glacial Blue metallic with cream leather interior
Channels DB9 aesthetics into a high specification four seater with good size boot
Impeccable, concours-level condition reflects sparing use
Bi-Xenon headlights and LED tail lights
16 speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system
Cream leather interior with anthracite Alcantara headlining and two-tone wheel
Leather, veneers and trim in unmarked condition
Polished 20in Aston Martin rims undamaged and fitted with Bridgestone tyres
Individual rear seat with cupholders which retain the factory glasses

The Rapide cleverly evolved the DB9 aesthetics into a svelte four seater whose coupe looks are enhanced by discreet door handles. Where the sports car moved towards a high tech interior, the Rapide is much more about natural materials and a pleasing drizzle of veneers.

Factory correspondence confirms that this car is the only one in this colour combination, a particularly compelling blend of Glacial Blue metallic with cream leather. The exterior look is enhanced by polished 20in factory alloys.

Across the bodywork, paintwork, fittings and interior this is a superbly presented car that is arguably close to concours standard. There are few signs of use, even on the oft-trafficked interior surfaces.

The Mechanics

5,935cc Aston Martin V12 engine generating 460bhp
6spd automatic gearbox with ‘Touchtronic II’ sequential shift functionality
0-60mph in 5.2secs
Full Aston Martin service history
Most recently serviced in July 2022 just 240 miles ago

The Rapide’s 5.9litre V12 delivers the sort of unruffled, sonorous progress that makes the closely related DB9 as one of the GT cars of the last 20 years.

Any buyer of such a car will likely be looking for impeccable service history. This low mileage car certainly delivers on that score, its run of Aston Martin including attention just 240 miles ago.

The car has been used very sparingly by its owner, a high end car collector.

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