2001 Aston Martin Vanquish

Unveiled at the 2001 Geneva Motor Show, the Ian Callum designed, Vanquish was an instant sales success and the fact that it was James Bond's transport of choice only added to the appeal. Featuring a 6.0 litre V12 generating nearly 450bhp mated to a 6-speed paddle shift gearbox, the car was the top of the range for Aston throughout its 7 years of production. When Pierce Brosnan stepped out of his Vanquish in the 2002 film 'Die Another Day', the legend was created and immediately the successor to the Virage was desired by every car enthusiast throughout the world.

This particular UK-supplied Vanquish is finished in Oyster Silver with black and ivory leather, and has covered 59,300 miles from new with a main dealer service history from day one. First registered on 12th December 2001, there are 13 service stamps in the service book, mostly from Aston Martin main dealers, and the last service was carried out in 2015 by The Aston Workshop.

Our vendor acquired the car following a divorce settlement from the previous owner, who had stored it between 2010-2014. The Vanquish was treated to a full health check and mechanical refresh by The Aston Workshop and work began in November 2014. This included the removal, skimming and rebuilding of the front brakes, replacement of track rod ends, coils, handbrake, exhaust repairs and a full service. The brief was to get the car in fine condition for use by the owner and his family. By this time the original paint had faded and a full respray was commissioned in Oyster Silver along with other works that included treatment and painting of the sub frames, new wheels and numerous other jobs to get the car in the best possible condition.

Supplied with its original hand-pack, service books and current MoT certificate, the car is reported to drive well and we welcome any inspection of this vehicle. Buyers should be aware that the number plate (V666AMV) is not included in the sale but is available by separate negotiation. Already starting to appreciate, the Vanquish is tipped as a long term investment classic by all the current knowledgeable pundits due to its James Bond credentials.