2014 Aston Martin DB9 Volante

There are few cars more beautiful than an Aston Martin DB9 Volante, especially when they’re finished in Lightning Silver, a colour that gives the car a hewn-from-solid look that shows its lines off to perfection.

Of course, condition helps too and this one presents very well indeed – and when you factor in the Timeless Warranty that paid for any little niggles to be sorted out in the nigh-on five years the seller has owned it, you’ll understand how good this example really is.

It’s also her third Aston Martin. The first was a Vantage Roadster, followed by a Lightning Silver DB9 Coupé. She missed the first car’s folding roof and loved the second’s colour, so combined the best of both worlds when she bought this.

Aston Martin build quality has been beyond reproach for many years and of their models demonstrate it better than this; with shutlines that might have been laser-etched and finished in Lightning Silver, it gives the impression of having been carved from a solid block of alloy.

Of course, that illusion only works if the flanks are free of ripples, the panels are undamaged, and the paintwork is flawless but then this DB9 Volante has only covered 23,000 miles in the past nine years, so its condition shouldn’t come as too much of a surprise.

The folding black hood is just as good being free of rips, tears, and other damage. It furls and unfurls at the touch of a button, rises and falling easily and sealing very well - and when it’s up, it would be hard to tell you’re in a convertible car rather than a full-blown coupé.

The 20-inch alloy wheels are not only in great shape, they’re fitted with matching Pirelli P-Zero tyres.

We will never get tired of telling you that experience shows that matching high-quality tyres are an infallible sign of a caring and mechanically sympathetic owner who is prepared to spend the appropriate amount in maintaining their car properly. Their presence does not, of course, preclude the need for a thorough inspection - something the vendor would welcome, by the way – but it does perhaps give you a shortcut into their attitude towards maintenance.

Their open, 10-spoke design also allows you to admire the vast ventilated disc brakes and red Aston Martin calipers that lurk behind them. Yes, of course we’re all supposed to be grown-up enough to be able to resist the lure of farckles like this but we aren’t, are we?

Speaking of fripperies, the DB9 does have much chrome trim but the strip that links the front wings and doors is in good shape and aligns very well, further proof as to this one’s curation.

It is nine years old though, so there are a few marks but only a few and the only one of note is a small area of corrosion (#78). The seller tells us it wasn’t pointed out during the car’s last service and thinks it must have appeared over the winter.

Even this needn’t be a problem though, as she reminded us the 10-year Aston Martin paint warranty should cover it as long as the new owner puts in a claim before March 2024.

The black leather interior is as sensational as the coachwork. Almost unmarked – we spotted the tiniest of chips to the centre console (#89) but that that is all we can find says it all – any tendency to gloominess is more than offset by the vibrant red carpets and stitching.

The liberal use of alloy and chrome helps and it proves a high-end British sportscar doesn’t need walnut veneer to give the illusion of luxury, the liberal use of alloy and piano black trim standing in for more traditional materials.

The electrically adjustable front seats are as supportive as you’d expect to find in a car with the DB9’s dynamic ability thanks to their deep bolsters that give great lateral shoulder and hip support, yet they’re also comfortable enough to see you waft across entire continents in complete luxury.

The rear seats are small but perfectly formed and they’re in an even better condition than those in the front.

The instrument panel is another delight being as futuristic as it is legible; while some manufacturers sacrifice ergonomics for style, the DB9 is as user-friendly as it is elegant.

The door cards and carpets are in a very good condition and there’s a wind deflector too, which allows for ruffle-free motoring even at the sort of continent-crushing speeds the DB9 revels in.

The DB9’s service history is recorded as follows:

• 23.06.2015 and 4,787 miles – 10,000-mile service
• 20.05.1016 and 11,106 miles – 20,000-mile service by Aston Martin Welwyn
• 26.07.2017 and 16,021 miles – 30,000-mile service by Aston Martin Birmingham
• 10.07.2018 and 19,640 miles – 40,000-mile service by Aston Martin Birmingham
• 15.07.2019 and 21,046 miles – 50,000-mile service by Aston Martin Hatfield
• 12.08.2020 and 21,665 miles – 60,000-mile service by Aston Martin Chichester
• 18.08.2021 and 22,253 miles – 70,000-mile service by Aston Martin Chichester
• 12.08.2022 and 23,051 miles – 80,000-mile service by Aston Martin Chichester

Supercars need regular servicing by folk that know what they’re doing, and the fact this one’s been serviced by the dealer network every year speaks volumes as to the seller’s attitude towards maintaining her car.

Of course, the Aston Martin Timeless Warranty helped as it ensured any little niggles, like the electronics for the seats that failed last year, have been sorted on time and without regard to the cost.

As you can see, it idles perfectly, that silky-smooth V12 engine producing little more than a background hum.

The engine bay is as clean as you’d imagine a low-mileage, main-dealer-serviced-from-new would be and the seller tells us that it is running beautifully and “has been great to own!”

The DB9’s MoT certificate is valid until August 2023 and the recent Vehicle History Check is clear.

It also comes with the book pack, stamped service history booklet, some old invoices and a boxed spare key and fob, which is a lovely touch that shows just how well this one has been cared for.

The DB9 is every inch the modern Aston Martin. Beautifully built and utterly gorgeous, its cutting-edge engineering and design is wrapped round one of the best engines in the business.

And yet, for all its many attractions this hand-built British convertible with a V12 under the bonnet and supercar performance remains surprisingly affordable.

How affordable? With a guide price of between £54,000 and £58,000, this example has an awful lot to commend it; finished in a wonderful colour combination and boasting a peerless service history, we can’t think of a single reason not to buy it.

If you’ve ever fancied having a DB9 in your garage - and if you haven’t then you might like to get someone to check for a pulse - we don’t think you’ll do better than this.

Viewing is always encouraged, and this particular car is located with the vendor in Churt,Farnham, United Kingdom. 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’.