1998 Aston Martin DB7 Coupe

The story behind the birth of the Aston Martin DB7 is suitably glamorous. Victor Gauntlett found himself sharing an Aston Martin DBR with Prince Michael of Kent at the Mille Miglia retrospective in 1987. During the event, Gauntlett met up with Fords Walter Hayes and voiced his dream of building a 'volume seller' Aston Martin. Sadly, AMs perilous financial state meant that was only ever going to be a dream. Or so Gauntlett thought, Hayes however mooted the idea of an Aston buyout with Henry Ford II. The bare bones of the idea were thrashed out later that year, shortly after which Ford went on to buy Jaguar and thus the final piece of the jigsaw fell into place. The Jaguar connection bought with it the old TWR XJ220 manufacturing plant at Bloxham and a 3.2 litre straight six fresh out the box. One Eaton supercharger and utterly beautiful Ian Callum design later, the first prototype appeared within four months and within budget. A landmark car as it was the beginning of Aston Martin as we know it today.

Finished in Strathmore Metallic Red with contrasting white red leather interior this particular DB7 can only be described as stunning, shut lines are narrow and consistent throughout and the coachwork has a deep mirror like finish throughout. On the road this DB7 is reported to feel very tight, together, and composed, with a 3.2 straight six engine, the power feeds in with ease via the auto ZF transmission and is reported to be blisteringly fast, yet just at home cruising at 30mph. Likewise the suspension is reported to emit no creaks or groans and rides beautifully.

We are informed by the vendor that the interior of this car matches the exterior, the carpets are completely free of scuffs or wear, the cars electric windows, lights and mirrors all work without issue and the combination of red and white leather and wood make this a very special place to pilot this beautiful car. The driver's seat remains taut and firm and the door cards are in similar showroom condition.

We are informed by the vendor of 8 Aston Martin stamps in the service book, 1 independant specialist and latterly two by a local garage close to where the vendor lives at 23101 miles, along with a current MOT until April of 2015, and the original dealer hand pack and books and 2 sets of keys.

(PLEASE NOTE THIS CAR WILL NOT BE SOLD WITH THE PLATE NUMBER F1 GOR)