Vehicle Description
This impossibly rare, and impossibly perfect Aston Martin is a
documented two-owner from new vehicle and the 38th of just 40
completed. It is "showroom new" with full history and records from
new. The original owner was His Royal Highness Abdul Aziz Al Thani,
third in line to the Thrown of Qatar and the vehicle registration
was in his name via the Embassy of Qatar, Paris, France.
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Year 2000
Make Aston Martin
Model Le Mans V600
VIN No SCFDAM2S9YBL70272
Engine No 590/R/720272/MLM
Exterior Color Aston Martin Racing Green
Interior Color Magnolia / Green
Piping Color Green
Carpet Color Dark Green
Headliner Geen Alcantara
Steering Left-Hand-Drive
Gearbox Manual
Speedometer Kilometers Per Hour (360KPH Max)
Ordering Agent Aston Martin Distributor
Aston Martin Auto Performance
25 Ave. F. Delano Roosevelt
108 75008 Paris, France
Specifications Completed to Rest or Word/France Market
Specifications
Production Sequence No. 38 of 40 Examples Completed
Completed June 30th, 2000
Sold New December 14th, 2000
Original Owner His Royal Highness Abdul Aziz Al Thani
In Warranty Date December 14th, 2000
End Warranty Date December 13th, 2002
Current Total Mileage 18,485 Kilometers / 11,486 Miles
Options:
-Ex-Works Special Order Assembly
-V600 600BHP Engine Upgrade
-Speedometer in Kilometers Per Hour (360KPH Max)
-Special Order/Special Wish Ex-Works Interior Trim to Sample
-Hand Stitch "Al Thani" Family Crest Embossed Rear Seats
-Airbag Equipment
-Rear Boot Special Trim
-Private Special Order Features and Options (Not Recorded)
In March 1999, Aston Martin announced that 40 special versions of
the Vantage - the Vantage Le Mans - would be built to celebrate the
factory's famous victory at the Le Mans 24-Hour Race in 1959, when
Roy Salvadori and Carroll Shelby took the chequered flag first in
'DBR1/2'. The basis of what was at that time the fastest Aston
Martin ever was the standard Vantage. Although at a glance similar
to the standard Vantage, the Le Mans could be distinguished by its
front wing side vents - recalling those of the DBR1 racer - ducted
bonnet, 'nostril' front grille and improved high-downforce air dam,
while at the rear the spoiler was revised to incorporate the
high-intensity and reversing lights. The Le Mans received unique
five-spoke magnesium alloy wheels, while beneath the skin its
chassis boasted the kind of extensive re-engineering required to
cope with the massive increase in performance. The Le Mans interior
was specially reconfigured in the sporting idiom, boasting
perforated, competition-style pedals, an oversize tachometer,
aluminum gearlever knob, 'button' starter and brushed metal
paneling instead of the traditional wood veneers, while the Wilton
carpeting featured embossed 'Aston Martin' emblems.
For the Vantage, Aston Martin engineers developed a blown version
of the proven 5,340cc V8 engine, twin mechanically driven Eaton
superchargers being preferred to turbo-chargers on the grounds of
superior throttle response. Apart from its stupendous initial
maximum output of 550bhp, remarkable enough in itself, the engine
is monstrously torquey, producing 550lb/ft at 4,000rpm, a figure
that makes even the mighty Chrysler Viper V10's 450lb/ft seem puny
by way of comparison. For those who found 550bhp insufficient,
there was the Works Service-developed 'V600' package that brought
with it an additional 50 horsepower. This particular Le Mans V600
was so completed new, one of just a handful completed to this rare
specification.
Aston Martin Le Mans V600 SCFDAM2S9YBL70272:
This particular Aston Martin was the 38th of the 40 examples
completed. It was ordered new by His Highness Abdul Aziz bin
Khalifa Al Thani, third heir in line to be ruler of Qatar and new
family owner of the word-famous "Harrods" London, Luxury Department
Store. The order for this Aston was commissioned and produced in
their exclusive "Ex-Works" production department. The order
specified the following details:
-V600, 600bhp engine and gearbox combination
-Left-Hand Drive
-Manual Transmission
-ABS Braking System
-Sport Exhaust System
-Yellow French Driving Lights
-Supplemental Fog Lights
-12 Disc CD Stereo Radio System
-Speaker Grills Covered in Magnolia Leather
-Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
-Leather Wrapped Steering Column
-Retractible Mirrors
-Personalized ID Plaques
-Integral Navigation System
-Specialized Silver Wheel Badges and Logo
-360 Kilometer Per Hour Speedometer
-Aston Martin Racing Green Exterior Paint
-Special Wish, Two-tone Magnolia and Green interior with Dark Green
Carpeting
-"Al Thani" Royal Crest on Rear Seat Backs
-"Al Thani" Royal Crests Embossed on Owner's Manual
-"Al Thani" Royal Crest Embossed on Gearshift Lever Knob
-Additional Private Special Order / Special Wish Features and
Options (Not Recorded)
The vehicle was completed on June 30th, 2000 and the vehicle
dispatched to the Aston Distributor, Auto Performance in Paris,
France where it was stored pending delivery to Prince "Al Thani."
The sale and delivery was recorded on December 14th, 2000 and new
registration on Qatar embassy plates "500 CD 379" was issued to
Prince "Al Thani" using the address of the Qatar Embassy in
Paris:
Al-Thani Abdulaziz bin Khalifa
Ministere Pl�nipotentiaire a l'Ambassade du Qatar
Avenue Montaigne 75
Paris 08
France
This Aston was last registered to Prince Al Thani on April 1st,
2007. On February 5th, 2008, this Aston Martin was sold on behalf
of Prince Al Thani via Aston Martin Auto Performance, Paris, France
to another French dealer, Autodrome Paris. It was then sold to a
private museum collection in Japan. This Aston was exported and
initially registered in November of 2008 on Japanese plates "330
5340" At the time of registration, this Aston had recorded 17,000
kilometers. On July 29th, 2011, the vehicle was registered again on
Japanese license plates "399 1026," Total mileage was recorded as
18,000 kilometers. On September 5th, 2017 our company inspected and
agreed to the purchase of this Aston Martin. Total mileage was now
18,485 kilometers / 11,468 miles.
Here are the chronological milestone dates and notations for this
vehicle:
-June 30th, 2000 Official Completion Date
-November 21st, 2000 Sales Invoice to 1st owner. Total purchase
price, 2,825,350FF / $353,168
The Invoice Records the Following Options:
-Left Hand Drive Steering
-ABS Brakes
-Sport Exhaust
-V600 600BHP Engine
-Manual 5-Speed Gearbox
-Yellow French Driving Lamsp
-Supplemental Fog Lights
-12 CD Stereo System
-Retractible Mirrors
-Navigation System
-Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
-Leather Wrapped Steering Column
-Magnolia Speaker Grills
-Personalized ID Plaques
-Personalized Family Crest Embossed on Rear Seats
-Special Silver Wheel Badges and Logo
-Gearshift Left Embossed with F...for more information please
contact the seller.
