2003 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage Coupe

The DB7 Vantage was first introduced at the Geneva motor show in 1999 with a 6 litre V12, 48 valve engine giving 420bhp and 400 lbs/ft. of torque. The car was offered by the factory either, as a manual (with Tremec T56 6 speed) or Auto (ZF 5 Speed) transmission. The car was the first really quick DB7, after the original lack lustre straight six offered from launch was eventually dropped. Both suspension and brakes were uprated on the new Vantage and the car was extremely well received by the motoring press who appreciated the significantly increased performance and the handling improvements.

Offered here, is a UK specification DB7 Vantage V12 Automatic supplied new to premier league footballer Jamie Clapham. The second owner purchased the car in 2004 and has enjoyed 11 years of ownership. Supplied with a complete service history with JCT 600 Leeds, this DB7 has been serviced every single year from 2003 at 2,712 miles until its last service at 39,308 miles earlier this year. All invoices are present in a large history file and the service book is appropriately stamped.

This example is finished in the elegant colour combination of Mendip Blue with pale parchment full leather sports seats. Factory specifications include 18" alloy wheels, a multi-CD player, heated electric seats, Alcantara headlining, full walnut dash, x2 sets of Keys, Aston Martin tickle charger, electric fold-back mirrors, Becker navigation, fitted tracker system, full tool kit including original gloves and nearly new Bridgestone tyres.

Now showing just over 39,400 miles on the odometer, this car will be supplied with a current MoT, along with a UK V5c and all of its original service / drivers manuals in their wallets. With the prices of its earlier DB predecessors continuing to rise, this very attractive DB7 surely ticks the boxes of any enthusiast looking to add to a collection of Aston Martins carrying the fabled DB badge.