Vehicle Description
In 1999, the more powerful DB7, V12 Vantage was introduced at the
Geneva Motor Show. Its 5.9 litre, 48-valve, V12 engine produced
420bhp and 400lb/ft of torque. Aston Martin claimed it had a top
speed of 165mph and would accelerate from 0-60mph in 4.9 seconds.
The chassis was extensively redesigned and improved to cope with an
almost 33% increase in power. Bigger Brembo brakes, new front
wishbones and a now double-wishbone set-up at the back were more
than enough to handle a V12 that was soon to appear in the
Vanquish. Ian Callum was in charge of styling revisions and the
inherent beauty of the original DB7 was made more masculine with
revised flanks, new sills, a new rear bumper and a wider front
grille. The latter was a necessity, to allow more cooling air to
the much more powerful engine. Inside, a red starter button was
incorporated into the centre console, close to a new analogue clock
that replaced the previous model's digital one. The new sports
seats were more comfortable, gave better support when driving as
hard as the latest car was capable and also allowed greater
interior space. First registered on 1st March, 2000, this Aston
Martin DB7 V12 Vantage Volante is finished in the stunning colour
combination of Grigio Silver with a full tan leather interior and
matching tonneau cover. The car boasts a plethora of options
including electric heated seats, upgraded premium Aston Martin
sound system with six CD changer, spare tyre and tools (unused),
air conditioning, alarm central locking and both sets of keys. The
car is supplied with the original owner's guide and comes with full
Aston Martin service history. The owner purchased the car in 2008
with 68,000 miles showing and has now covered 76,000 in total. The
car was used only on dry summer days by the vendor including trips
to Goodwood, Silverstone and Brands Hatch; the reason for selling
is his son grew too big for the rear seats. The car has been
maintained by Aston Martin specialists R & D Automotive during his
tenure and has new Bridgestone tyres, two new fuel pumps and new
discs and brake pads all round as well as a current MoT test
certificate. A stunning car in every respect, it is offered with
the registration number R21 SPY. Bespoke GT motoring at its best.
For sale by auction on Saturday 23 September 2017 with Historics at
Brooklands, Brooklands Motor Racing Circuit, Weybridge, Surrey,
Call 01753 639170
