Description
After 15 years of ownership I have decided that sadly it is time to part ways with my Aston Martin DB7 Vantage. It presents fantastically in its original factory Mendip Blue paintwork, with an attractive contrasting Cream leather interior. It currently shows around 73, 000 miles on the odometer, 28, 000 of which I have thoroughly enjoyed adding to that total during my ownership. When not in use it is stored in a warm, dry garage and has only been driven in the summer months.
• A truly cherished car
• 5. 9-litre V12 engine
• ZF five-speed automatic transmission
• Mendip Blue over Cream leather with burr walnut inlays
• Odometer reading approximately 73, 000 miles
• Professionally detailed fewer than 100 miles ago (single stage polish, engine bay detail)
• MOT until 25th September 2025
• Recent maintenance performed on the ignition system and front suspension
• Five owners from new, including myself
• Average of 1, 900 miles a year in my ownership
I would describe the exterior of the car as immaculate, showing virtually no signs of wear and tear, it certainly doesn’t look like a 23 year old car! The interior of the car presents equally well, with particularly modest wear only in line with the age and mileage.
As you'll probably see if you check the MOT history the car really isn’t getting used enough currently, which is why I am hopeful it will go to someone who will use it more. Despite its modest annual mileage, however, the car has been serviced meticulously throughout its lifetime, and it has recently had some significant work performed to ensure is running and driving just as it should.
The paperwork that comes with car documents around £20, 000 of maintenance from new. Recent work includes:
• Replacement of the front suspension bushes
• Replacement of all 12 spark plugs and coil packs - not a small job on this car, totalling £1, 100
• Replacement of all 12 injector seals and manifold gaskets
• Replacement of the rear handbrake shoes with an adjustment
• Reconditioning of the central locking system
• Replacement of the headlining with OEM-specification Alcantara - a common issue
Service History:
• 08/ 11/ 2000 - 76 miles - P. J Evans, Aston Martin - Pre-delivery inspection
• 16/ 07/ 2001 - 1, 212 miles - P. J Evans, Aston Martin
• 16/ 01/ 2002 - 1, 602 miles - P. J Evans, Aston Martin
• 25/ 10/ 2002 - 13, 062 miles - P. J Evans, Aston Martin
• 30/ 07/ 2003 - 18, 866 miles - P. J Evans, Aston Martin
• 15/ 06/ 2004 - 23, 987 miles - P. J Evans, Aston Martin
• 15/ 02/ 2005 - 24, 755 miles - Grange of Exeter, Aston Martin
• 11/ 08/ 2005 - 26, 191 miles - Grange of Exeter, Aston Martin
• 06/ 02/ 2007 - 36, 203 miles - Grange of Exeter, Aston Martin
• 22/ 04/ 2008 - 44, 628 miles - Grange of Exeter, Aston Martin
• 20/ 08/ 2009 - 52, 098 miles - Broughtons, Aston Martin
• 03/ 08/ 2010 - 55, 649 miles - Broughtons, Aston Martin
• 20/ 01/ 2012 - 61, 686 miles - Bamford Rose, Aston Martin specialist
• 19/ 03/ 2013 - 64, 783 miles - Bamford Rose, Aston Martin specialist
• 25/ 10/ 2016 - 69, 474 miles - Aston Martin Cheltenham
• 31/ 10/ 2018 - 71, 414 miles - Aston Martin Cheltenham
• 05/ 05/ 2020 - 72, 314 miles - N&N Engineering
Hopefully the photos of the car are a good representation of how good it is. It really is a lovely car and I will be genuinely sad to see it go. I think it is reasonably priced given its condition and the way it drives, both of which need to be experienced in-person to be fully appreciated. There are certainly cheaper examples out there, but in my experience I can say they will be cheap for a reason!
The sale of the car will include a tailored indoor car cover, made by Classic Editions.
The car is based near Cirencester, and I can be flexible with viewings. Please give me a call if you are genuinely interested.
