2001 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage

The example going under the hammer is a V12 – would you have it any other way? – coupe finished in a show-stopping Mendip Blue hue with a pacific and parchment interior, which was registered on the 16th of December 2000. Power is fed to the rear wheels – naturally – via a 5-speed automatic gearbox supplied by ZF.

Despite being almost 22 years old this example has covered under 37,000 miles and has been enjoyed by five former keepers, the last of which has had the car in his possession since 2017. The car comes with plenty of service history with a mix of main dealer and specialist independent stamps.

It boasts features such as 18” alloys (factory extra), sumptuous leather interior, heated front seats, Alpine sound system, air conditioning and one of the first 'proper' SatNav's to be fitted to the DB7. The car comes with the original keys as well as the owner’s manual, service book and almost enough paperwork to fill the boot!

This is no ordinary DB7, look closer and you'll see it was the lead car at many Aston Martin events, including Bond at 50, and was the Club car at Concours d'Elegance!

This 2000 registered Aston Martin DB7 is finished in a stunning shade of Mendip Blue. There are some minor age related stone chips to the front bumper and off side door sill, but in the grand scheme of things they really are minor. The upgrade 18” alloys are in fantastic condition and are wrapped with Bridgestone tyres. Look through the paperwork and you will see the car has been treated to machine polishing over the years.

There’s a good chance you have spotted the standard rear lights have gone, and in their place there is the GTA light conversion, which was carried out by Chiltern Aston Centre in 2001. The rest of the exterior is also in good condition, it is de-badged, and also has the factory sports exhaust.

All the exterior lights and brightwork are very good, displaying the car that this example has received in the 22 years it has been enjoyed for. The iconic Aston Martin grille sits proudly at the front of the car in fantastic condition and it’s complimented by two mini grille details on the front wings, which again, are in great condition.

The interior of this 2000 Aston Martin DB7 is treated with sumptuous leather in a pacific with parchment theme. This means cream leather seating contrasted by navy blue stitching, and a navy blue dash. Like the exterior, the cabin has been looked after well, and shows little sign of age or wear. There is a crack in the wood surround for the SatNav screen, but other than that, the interior is in fine condition.

The steering wheel and the front seats have some age related patina, but that of course adds to the car’s character. The vendor tells us the leather has been cleaned and fed on a regular basis. And you cannot deny that the generously bolstered front sports seats do not look stunning. As well as being heated, the front seats are also electronically adjustable, so making yourself for many miles in this grand tourer should be a doddle. The DB7 does of course come with two rear seats, but realistically the car will be used a two seater as the rear seats are not exactly forthcoming when it comes to space.

The carpets and headlining are also in great condition with no major wear or sagging, and the DB7 Vantage plaques on the door sills look as good as when the car rolled off the production line in Bloxham. The door cards are immaculate, as are the wood panelling and the switchgear. The boot is spotless and is where you can find the amplifier and SatNav system under the boot floor is where you will find the CD changer. These is also the original cashmere indoor car cover and a battery trickle-charger fitting.

A look at the invoices clearly states that this DB7 has been well looked after with regular services from both main dealers and independent Aston Martin specialists. The air conditioning has also been serviced on a regular basis, so you’ll be as cool as you look this is modern British classic. Under the bonnet you’ll find a 5.9 litre V12, which dominates – and pretty much completely fills – the engine bay which also has its original stickers. The ignition coils, spark plugs and an ECU have been replaced.

The front shock absorbers have previously been replaced, along with other suspension components, and if you look at the MoT history you’ll see it’s very clean apart from one year when it simply needed some bulbs. The underside of the car is a clean as the MoT history and the next owner will be pleased to know that this example has been undersealed, meaning the car can be enjoyed in all-weather should it be desired.

It’s clear to see the history of this car is well documented as there is more paperwork than you could possibly want, making this car even more desirable. Below is a summary of what work has been carried out since 2000:

• June 2001: Chiltern Aston Centre carried out round rear light conversion - £2,077.40.
• July 2007: Chiltern Aston Centre carried out a service, replaced ignition coils and spark plugs, wishbone bushes, carried out air con service and diagnosed fault with stereo - £3,937.84
• September 2007: Chiltern Aston Centre supplied new stereo head unit and satnav - £1,356.23.
• July 2008: Aston Engineering carried out 7,500 mile service - £441.48
• July 2010: Stratsone replaced nearside front lower ball joint, replaced brake fluid and adjusted handbrake - £650.
• April 2011: Lancaster Sevenoaks replaced a door handle, compressor, wheel arch liner, as well as other work such as engine mount replacement and front shock absorbers.
• May 2011: Lancaster Sevenoaks replaced air conditioning pipe - £623.21.
• July 2011: Lancaster Sevenoaks carried out a service, air con service, MoT and an adjustment to toe angle on offside front suspension - £1,054.22
• May 2012: Pugsley and Lewis carried out a service and also repair to the navigation system - £1,530.00.
• May 2013: Pugsley and Lewis replace a faulty GPS aerial due to the navigation not working, replaced the radio aerial, carried out an air con service and an MoT - £1,341.07.
• August 2014: Pugsley and Lewis fitted a new control unit and relay due to the car being stuck in park as well as carrying out an air con re-gas and MoT - £1,835.12
• March 2017: Pugsley and Lewis replaced the fuel pumps and filters due to non-starting issue. They also carried out a service, air con service, and MoT - £4,066.65.
• May 2018: Pugsley and Lewis carried a small service with air con service and MoT - £1,563.51
• October 2019: Pugsley and Lewis replaced ignition coils and an ECU following a misfire - £9,706.90
• January 2021: Pugsley and Lewis (Aston Martin specialist) replaced the oil cooler – as well as pipes – for the power steering cooler, machine polished the entire car, carried out bodywork repair on offside front bumper, carried out MoT and applied an underseal.
• March 2022: Pugsley and Lewis carried out a small service with MoT plus a brake light switch replacement due to release the gear lever.

It comes with its original build sheets and also an Aston Martin Heritage Certificate.

This 2000 Aston Martin DB7 Coupe is a fantastic example of the breed and thanks to a lot of love and care from previous owners, the next owner will have very little work to do. This example has had thousands spent on it and it’s not been left wanting for anything making it a fantastic opportunity.

This example has an estimate price of £25,000-£35,000, and given that this is such a clean model this is definitely an opportunity you should consider if you’re looking to enter the owlrd of the DB7.

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