Registration No: HS51 AKZ
Chassis No: SCFAB12372K302728
MOT: June 2024

• Just 42,000 miles from new
• Current ownership since 2018 with only four former keepers
• Nineteen service stamps with the majority having been completed by main dealers and specialists
• 1 of just 2,385 Coupes made
• Full brake and drive train overhaul by Aston Martin specialists Trinity Engineering of Cobham at the cost of c.£10,000

Introduced at the March 1999 Geneva Salon, the Vantage version of Aston Martin's landmark DB7 broke with marque tradition by using a wholly different engine rather than a punchier version of its sister car's existing powerplant. Breathed on by Cosworth, the newcomer's 'heart' was a 5935cc 48-valve, all-alloy V12 that developed 420bhp and 400lbft. Initially available with a choice of six-speed manual or five-speed automatic transmission, the DB7 Vantage could be had with ZF's Touchtronic semi-auto from 2000 onwards (0-60mph in 4.9 seconds, limited 165mph top speed). To cope with such performance, the 2+2-seater's structure, suspension and brakes were all upgraded. Asked to rework his masterpiece, stylist Ian Callum added a reshaped back bumper, more pronounced sills, combined driving lamps/indicators and horizontal bars to the radiator grille. Priced at £92,500, Aston Martin's flagship came with central locking, electric windows/mirrors, traction control, ABS, air-conditioning, front airbags, alarm/immobilizer and 18-inch alloy wheels as standard. Notable as the marque's first V12 production model, the DB7 Vantage lasted until 2003 by which time some 2,385 Coupes had been made.

The DB7 Vantage offered was supplied new to the United Kingdom, being first registered in January 2002. Finished in the classic colour combination of Skye Silver paintwork with Grey and Ebony leather interior upholstery and (refurbished) Carbon Fibre veneers, 'HS51 AKZ' was purchased by the current owner in 2018 with 38,500 miles from new at this time. Offered for sale now with only c.42,000 miles on the odometer, the Aston Martin has four former keepers and while in current ownership has been used for day trips and holidays over the six years of custodianship, and according to the vendor has been thoroughly maintained during his ownership. The highly regarded Aston Martin specialists Trinity Engineering of Cobham have carried out significant works with these including a full brake and drive train overhaul at 36,500 miles to the cost of some £10,000 as well as a new “Sports” exhaust system costing £3,500.

From registration through to June 2017 this DB7 Vantage was serviced solely by Aston Martin main dealers, with the original service record present, with a total of fourteen stamps up to 35,000 miles. Thereafter, there have been five further services with two of those completed by specialists AstonDB7.com. Rated as in 'excellent' condition throughout by the vendor (in regard to bodywork, paintwork, electrical equipment, engine, gearbox, and interior trim), the Aston is a well-maintained example with a strong service record.

For more information, please contact:
Julian Pinkster
julian.pinkster@handh.co.uk
07889 223 904