2003 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage

This car is offered from outside of the European Union. It has been imported under temporary admission customs bond and is therefore subject to Dutch import tax (9%) on top of the winning bid price. Cars less than 30 years old will pay 10% Dutch import tax plus 21% VAT on the hammer. If exporting immediately to another country, then tax/duty will only be paid in that country.

The winning bidder will pay €500 customs charge on top of the ‘hammer’ price.

The winning bidder will receive a receipt for the final hammer value, as their proof of purchase.

This vehicle has been on static display in the Middle East for a number of years and the only history or paperwork available is displayed in the photo gallery. In all cases the papers shown are photocopies unless otherwise stated. We do not have the original paperwork.

Unless otherwise stated, we have not tried to start or drive the car and cannot vouch for its mechanical viability or functionality. The car is not registered anywhere.

It will require recommissioning prior to road use and is sold ‘as seen’.

As CARS Europe BV is the guarantor of all customs duties and taxes for vehicles within Dutch customs bond, the car cannot be released until full payment received.

All storage charges (€30 + local VAT per day commencing from the sixth day following the auction end) must be paid in full prior to the vehicle’s collection or onward transportation. Collection and viewings are strictly by appointment only.

Please send an email to the storage centre to ensure vehicle(s) are ready at time of collection. Photographic ID will be required at time of collection. If a third party is collecting for you, then written authorisation is required in advance from you and photographic ID of the third party is required at the time of collection.

CARS Europe BV will contact you after the balance payment is received to confirm onward transport requirements. For enquiries about import tax and shipping contact Madam Joanna Herlihy, +31 (0) 252 682 526, +44 7483 433912, [email protected].

VIN: SCFAB42343K404359.

In common with many vehicles from the vendor’s collection, this 2003 LHD auto Aston Martin DB7 V12 Vantage Volante comes with no history or service records beyond whatever is shown in the documents section.

It has just 22,067 kilometres on its odometer.

The car starts and runs.

It comes with two keys.

It was bought new for the vendor’s collection of static display vehicles in 2020.

We haven’t driven the car more than a few metres, so our appraisal of it is entirely based on its cosmetic appearance.

The car’s bodywork is in excellent condition, as is the unusual cream-coloured paintwork.

Aside from a few paint chips at the top of the sill beneath the driver’s door, there are no aberrations worth mentioning as far as we can see.

The beige fabric hood is equally impressive, and its mechanism and fit seem pretty spot-on.

The wheels, trim, chrome, lights, lenses, badging and all exterior fixtures and fittings are similarly strong and all contribute towards the overall impression of a car that’s survived the passage of time in some considerable style.

The condition of the interior is entirely commensurate with its external condition.

This car really does wear its 22,000 miles very lightly indeed.

The brown leather upholstery - front and back - is barely creased and the carpets and mats look to be almost as good as new.

The doors cards are fine, as is the hood lining.

The wood veneers are also good, although the lacquer is cracked in one or two places.

We can’t make any claims about the full functionality of switches, knobs, levers, toggles, buttons, dials or other electrics as we haven’t driven the car more a few metres.

The clean, dry engine and engine bay look fine and the undersides of the car appear to have plenty of structural integrity.

This car comes with no history and no service records.

It must be registered in the country of your choice and you will need to contact the appropriate vehicle licensing agency for instructions on how to do this.

No documents shown in the gallery in any way constitute any kind of licensing or registration certification unless otherwise stated.

This splendidly well-preserved DB7 Vantage Volante seems to us to be in really quite remarkable condition and should reward its next owner with many years of thoroughbred, pedigree classic motoring - provided, of course, that the engine, electrics and mechanicals are amenable to recommissioning and as good as the rest of it.

We’re confident to offer this car for auction with an estimate of €18,000 - €24,000 plus tax, auction premium & €500 bond fee.

Viewing is always encouraged, and this particular car is located in a bonded warehouse near Amsterdam. To arrange an appointment please use the Contact Seller button at the top of the listing. Feel free to ask any questions or make observations in the comments section below, or try our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.