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- The Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show Sale 2023
- 2001 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage Manual
2001 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage Manual
Lot Number: 184
2001 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage Manual
Superbly presented and fastidiously maintained, this rare manual gearbox Vantage V12 is believed to be the factory press launch car when registered as AML 1.
- Sold for: £28,688
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 25th March, 2023 at 11.00am GMT at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
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BODY COLOUR
Grigio Titanio -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
Y502 GKR -
ODOMETER READING
59100 Miles
SUMMARY
Superbly presented and fastidiously maintained, this rare manual gearbox Vantage V12 is believed to be the factory press launch car when registered as AML 1.
DESCRIPTION
- This rare manual gearbox Vantage V12 was first registered 'AML 1' suggesting it was the original DB7 V12 launch car
- It's finished in Grigio Titanio with a fabulous Bordeaux interior and was optioned with Factory sports exhaust, Factory Vantage wheels, red callipers, heated seats, brushed-suede roof lining, light walnut veneers on the dashboard, centre console and door inserts and AM-embossed Wilton carpets
- In the car's history file are service and maintenance invoices approaching £80,000 over the years
- In 2011 at 51,000 miles, it had £8,000 worth of work carried out by Trinity Engineering including new front sub-frame mountings and bushes, overhauling the steering rack and some powder coating
- More recently, new brake discs and pads were installed and a service (c.£3,000) completed by AstonDB7.com
- The indicated mileage is 59,000 and an MOT test was carried out in March 2023 with less than 100 miles since then
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 184
- Make
- ASTON MARTIN
- Model
- DB7
- Variant
- V12 Vantage Manual
- Registration Number
- Y502 GKR
- MOT Expiry
- 17/03/2024
- Chassis Number
- SCFAB12381K301554
- Engine Number
- AM2/01589
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Grigio Titanio
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Rob Hubbard
- Managing Director & Principal Auctioneer
- 07775 511825
- rob@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Rob.
CONTACTSCORE:
108 / 135
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About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
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