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- 2001 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage - Manual - Ex-Press Car
2001 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage - Manual - Ex-Press Car
Lot Number: 933
2001 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage - Manual - Ex-Press Car
Originally the Factory Press car, AML 1, when first registered, this is a very rare manual gearbox DB7 Vantage in excellent condition.
- GUIDE PRICE: £20,000 - £25,000
+ buyers premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT) on the first £300,000 of the hammer and 10% plus VAT (12% incl VAT) thereafter
You can choose to bid in the room, by phone, online or via commission.
LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Saturday 7th December, 2024 at 12.00pm GMT at Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN
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BODY COLOUR
Grigio Titanio -
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RHD -
REG NUMBER
Y502 GKR -
ODOMETER READING
59750 Miles
SUMMARY
Originally the Factory Press car, AML 1, when first registered, this is a very rare manual gearbox DB7 Vantage in excellent condition.
DESCRIPTION
- This rare, manual gearbox, Vantage V12 was first registered AML 1 suggesting it was the original DB7 V12 launch car
- Powered by the Cosworth-designed, 5.9-litre, 48-valve, all-alloy V12 producing a smooth 420bhp and 400lb/ft of torque
- Beautifully finished in Grigio Titanio with a fabulous Bordeaux interior and Factory optioned with a sports exhaust, 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, the steering rack overhauled, 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 just over 59,700, with an MOT test carried out in July 2024 with less than 100 miles since then
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 933
- Make
- ASTON MARTIN
- Model
- DB7 VANTAGE MANUAL
- Registration Number
- Y502 GKR
- MOT Expiry
- 17/03/2025
- Chassis Number
- SCFAB12381K301554
- Engine Number
- AM2/01589
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Grigio Titanio
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Gary Dunne
- Car Specialist
- 07740 946796
- gary@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Gary.
CONTACTSEE IT IN ACTION
SEE IT IN ACTION
SCORE:
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
Vehicles can be collected from the Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN on Sunday 8th December between 10am and 3pm and Monday 9th December between 9am and 1pm.
Our transport partner, EM Rogers, can assist with collection and delivery. Please contact them on 01604 755511 or trafficdesk@emrogers.co.uk for a quote.
Due to venue restrictions we need to be clear of the WEC by 1pm on Monday 9th therefore any motor vehicles not collected by this time will be taken to our transport partners storage facility in Northampton for a fee of £175 plus VAT for a standard size vehicle or £275 plus VAT for a large vehicle (transit van/campervan etc.). Storage will be charged at £10 plus VAT per day.
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