2001 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage Volante

At the Geneva Motor Show in 1999, Aston Martin introduced the long-awaited Vantage version of their successful DB7. Sporting a Cosworth-designed, 5.9-litre V12 producing a smooth 420bhp, the car was super-quick and was electronically limited to 185mph. The V12 had a serious appetite for air compared to its six-cylinder predecessor, demanding a larger intake and other modifications to the frontal airflow were made to aid cooling. Other changes included chassis and braking upgrades to cope with the increased performance and Ian Callum enlarged the grille, added fog lamps and re-styled the valances to give the car a more purposeful look. The Vantage interior leather trim was cut and sewn at a special trim shop at Newport Pagnell, where the carpet and wood veneers were also prepared. The 5.9-litre V12 Vantage Volante, costing over £100,000 at its launch, remained in production until 2004.

Finished in Bowland Black with a Parchment and Charcoal interior, this high-specification DB7 Vantage Volante has covered just 10,421 miles from new. Originally supplied by Aston Martin dealer, JCT 600 of Leeds, the optional equipment included 18" alloy wheels, sports exhaust with large bore tailpipes, aluminium pedal pads, CD-Player, heated front seats, heated front screen, chrome exterior door releases and a leather hood cover. The Aston was purchased by our vendor in 2005 at an indicated mileage of 7,800 and he continued to have it serviced annually all the way through to 2016. The last service was conducted at 10,388 miles in July 2016 (£2,507) and the Aston was subsequently lightly used before being stored in our owner’s residential garage. The current MOT expires in May 2024.

This lovely Vantage Volante will have a mechanical check over prior to transport to the auction and will represent a great opportunity to own a V12 Volante at a very realistic guide.

NB. The Cherished Registration Number in our images, S10 VAA, does not form part of the sale.