Description
This is lot number 108 in the Bonhams Zoute sale on October 6th, please see the Bonhams website for full details.
Chassis number '007'
Built to Swiss specifications
Ordered new by the current owner
Recommissioned by Stratton Motor Company
Original Swiss duplicate cancelled title
"Vanquish sits proudly at the top of the Aston Martin model range. As our flagship Grand Tourer it represents the height of our design, engineering, technology and craftsmanship. ... it is a car of unprecedented ability, it is the very essence of Aston Martin." Aston Martin.
An entirely new Aston Martin for the 21st Century, the original Vanquish debuted at the Geneva Auto Show in March 2001 with deliveries commencing a few months later. Styled by Ian Callum, the man responsible for the DB7, the V12-engined Vanquish took over from the Vantage V8, the Newport Pagnell factory undergoing an extensive multi-million pound refurbishment to accommodate it.
For the successor '2nd Generation' Vanquish, production shifted to Aston Martin's new factory at Gaydon, from whence deliveries commenced in late 2012/ early 2013. Developed from the Project AM310 concept car, the new Vanquish utilised a lighter chassis employing more carbon-fibre than the existing DBS platform, as well as having all-carbon-fibre bodywork. The exterior styling had evolved from that of the DBS, with styling cues such as the elongated side strakes clearly inspired by the exclusive, limited edition One-77, while the boot lid featured an integral rear spoiler. The One-77's influence also extended to the interior, which boasted hand-stitched leather and Alcantara.
Beneath the bonnet there was an upgraded version of Aston Martin's flagship 6. 0-litre V12 engine producing 565bhp and 457lb/ ft of torque, while the transmission was an 'Touchtronic II' six-speed paddle-shift automatic. Performance figures of 0-100km/ h (0-62mph) in 4. 1 seconds and a top speed of 183mph (294km/ h) were claimed. Keeping all this in check were ventilated carbon ceramic discs all round, gripped by six-piston callipers at the front and four-piston units at the rear. Suspension was by double wishbones front and rear, controlled by a three-way-adjustable adaptive damping system offering Normal, Sport, and Track modes.
Built to Swiss specifications and finished in stunning Volcano Red, this first-of-the-line '2nd Generation' Vanquish was purchased new by the current owner from Aston Martin Geneva in February 2013. It carries the chassis number '007', paying tribute to the most famous secret agent, James Bond, who drove a 1st-generation Vanquish in the movie, Die Another Day.
First registered in Switzerland on 9th April 2013, the car has been stored since acquisition, having covered only 94 kilometres since it was delivered new with 100km on the odometer. Recommissioned by Stratton Motor Company for the sale, the Vanquish comes with an original Swiss duplicate cancelled Carte grise and photocopies of the 2013 Aston Martin Geneva invoice and build information.
Please note that if this vehicle remains in Belgium, it will be subject to Import Duty at 10% (+VAT) and 21% Import VAT on the hammer price. Import rates to other EU Countries may vary for VAT rate and an administration fee will be charged to prepare the necessary customs clearances with the Bonhams Customs Agents. Please note that if you purchase as an EU Company, the VAT amount will be calculated based on your registered countries rate. If you have any questions regarding customs clearance, please contact the Bonhams Motorcar Department or our recommended shippers.
