To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys' Monterey
event, 15 - 17 August 2019.
Estimate:
$90,000 - $110,000
- Desirable two-seater Vanquish S
- One of only 326 examples imported to the U.S.
- Highly desirable serial no. 007
- Showing 17,000 miles from new
At the 2004 Paris Motor Show, "the fastest production model ever to
be built by Aston Martin" was unveiled�the Vanquish S. While this
title has since been taken over by the One-77 and the V12 Vantage
S, at the time the claimed maximum speed of 200 mph was
jaw-dropping. In order to reach the magical 200 mph mark, the
6.0-liter V-12 engine was fitted with new cylinder heads featuring
fully machined inlet ports and combustion chambers to improve
airflow, revised engine mapping, and new fuel injectors. The result
was an increase in power output to 520 bhp and 425 ft lb of
torque.
In addition to the engine upgrades, the optional Sports Dynamics
package offered on the Vanquish was fitted as standard on the
Vanquish S. These upgrades included stiffer springs and dampers and
shorter steering arms. Revised steering geometry provided a 20%
quicker response, allowing the driver to apply more precise input
and receive more accurate feedback from the chassis. The brakes on
the Vanquish S were upgraded to account for the higher
performance�larger six-piston calipers were fitted, and the rear
discs were wider to improve heat dissipation. A new brake-pedal
assembly enhanced pedal feel.
The changes made to the Vanquish S were not just mechanical�a
redesigned boot lid improved balance and stability and achieved a
lower coefficient of drag. The revised deeper-profile front grille
was given six horizontal slats instead of the previous nine, and an
added splitter improved high-speed stability. At the rear, the
larger windscreen improved visibility.
Aston Martin continued tradition with Bridge of Weir leather, seen
here in two-tone Black and Red with red accent stitching. The
center console, previously painted as standard, was now covered in
leather. As seen here, the Vanquish S featured a large, fixed
full-color DVD satellite navigation screen, set beautifully in the
platinum-and-leather console. Although a 2+2 option was available,
this example was specified in the far more sporting two-seater
configuration. Included is a clean Carfax report, service book, two
sets of keys, Vanquish car cover, Aston Martin battery tender, Lamy
pen, and original umbrella. Furthermore, the car recently received
an up-to-date dealer service for $10,000.
The pinnacle of the first generation of Vanquish, the Vanquish S is
a quintessentially British grand tourer and the last of the truly
hand-built Aston Martins. This special example, with its unique
serial no. 007 and spectacular colors of Jet Black over two-tone
Iron Ore and Black, certainly cannot be missed.To view this car and
others currently consigned to this auction, please visit the RM
website at
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/mo19.