Vehicle Description
If you are seeking employment as an international spy, there is
really only one automobile suitable for your daily transportation
needs. That automobile, of course, is the famous Aston Martin.
Designed by Ian Callum, the rakish lines of the DB7 were bold and
graceful. The design of the DB7 paid homage to the iconic DB4 and
DB5 models from the sixties that were made so famous by the James
Bond 007 spy movies. The first Aston Martin DB7 was launched in
March of 1993 at the Geneva Motor Show. For the first six years of
production, the DB7s were powered by six-cylinder engines and were
intended to be "entry level" Aston Martins. However, by 1999, the
DB7 evolved into an expensive sports car. It was in 1999 that Aston
Martin installed its first production, 12-cylinder engine into the
six-year old DB7 to create a new model called the DB7 Vantage. The
Aston Martin DB7 Vantage quickly proved to be a luxury, high-
performance, super car. With the new, 12-cylinder engine added to
the already lightweight body and chassis, the new DB7 Vantages had
a rated top speed of 165 to 185 miles per hour depending on the
choice of transmissions. Produced from 1993 to 2004, the DB7 proved
to be one of the most popular Aston Martin models ever launched,
although only 7,000 units were built and sold worldwide. For those
seeking a luxurious, high performance sports car at a reasonable
price, this 2000 Aston Martin Vantage V-12 Convertible is certainly
worthy of consideration. This example (VIN number:
SCFAB4235YK400313) is from a prominent collector of vintage and
specialty automobiles. This car has been properly enjoyed and cared
for by the last couple of owners. It has recently been subjected to
a thorough, mechanical servicing by GLB Motorworks of St. Louis.
The odometer currently reads less than 32,000 miles. This car is
being sold with clean CarFax report as well as copies of the recent
service receipts, all of which we will happily send to any
interested parties. The exterior on this DB7 Vantage is finished in
a rich, charcoal color, which is generally clean but certainly
shows the expected signs of wear that one would expect from
enjoying such a powerful, road-going vehicle. On the inside, the
two-toned silver-gray and charcoal interior presents well. Like the
exterior, the interior does show some signs of wear but is clean
and presentable. The rear courtesy light is missing its lens. The
dashboard is clean and all of the gauges are clear. The steering
wheels shows driving wear. The convertible top assembly shows some
aging spots but is generally clean and functional. The trunk area
is well maintained and has its proper jack and spare tire. For
listening enjoyment on those long rides, a contemporary stereo
system has recently been fitted with trunk- mounted speakers. Under
the hood rests the impressive 5.9-liter, 48 valve, 420 horsepower
V-12 engine. The engine appears clean and presents well although
one of the upper dust covers is missing. For easy driving, this
example is fitted with the ZF, five-speed, automatic transmission,
which allows it to be easily manipulated in traffic but certainly
does not restrict it from performing at high speeds on the open
road. The light steering and tight suspension are trademarks of the
DB7 and certainly increase the driving enjoyment of this potent
machine. The car runs well and is a delight to drive. With it quick
acceleration and stable handling features, one can easily
appreciate Aston Martin's reputation as an easy to drive, luxury
sports car. �
