1999 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage Volante |

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1999 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage Volante

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Mileage~54,000
TransmissionAutomatic
Engine5.9L
LocationBristol

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1999 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage Volante

Introduction

Jacob Boodrie

Professional Consigner

Effortlessly quick and rather handsome - the Aston Martin DB7 Vantage is a highly desirable pedigree sports car ideal for this summer.

The Aston Martin DB7 is a Grand Tourer (GT) which was produced from September 1994 to December 2004. The car was available either as a coupé or a convertible (Volante). In 1999, the more powerful DB7 V12 Vantage was introduced at the Geneva Motor Show. Its 5.9-litre, 48-valve, V12 engine produced ~420BHP and with a top speed of 165mph the automatic gearbox and mighty 5.9L will take you to 60mph in 4.9 seconds.

This DB7 is coming to market from ~1 year of ownership. It comes with some main dealer history that details the upkeep and maintenance of the mechanical aspects of this luxurious grand tourer. Presented in an attractive metallic green over parchment colourway, it's a lovely specification which gives this DB7 Vantage Volante that extra appeal, just in time for summer. As the car doesn't come with tons of service history, the seller has set a keen reserve on this car, lowering it by ~£1,500 from the get go, so if you're in the market for a DB7 Vantage, take a proper look at this one.

This listing was written from information supplied by Jacob after meeting Kenneth the owner, and having visited and photographed the vehicle.

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Meet the owner

I've loved using this car on high days and holidays, the DB7 offers a drive like no-other.

Kenneth has really enjoyed ownership of this DB7 over the previous year, he's had the car in his dry garage, reserved for sunny weekends only, which the mileage and condition reflect. The car also comes with an indoor soft cover and an outdoor waterproof cover.

He was hoping to keep this example to enjoy for many years to come, however, due to a recent change in job and loss of company car, has decided to part with the DB7 to put the funds to better use on a more suitable daily driver. Kenneth will be on hand to answer any questions on the car in the comments below.

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Exterior
Interior
Mechanics
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Exterior

Curvaceous styling retains the classic Aston Martin style in a subtle but distinctive way, a modern classic with heritage.

Wheels and Tyres

The 10-spoke Aston Martin wheels finished in silver which look great on this DB7. On this example, the wheels appear in good condition with some light signs of age and small areas of surface corrosion under the paint. Take a look at the detailed photos and videos for a closer look.

The wheels are fitted with Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tyres and these appear to also be in great condition, dated 2016/17 with a good amount of tread remaining and no visible cracking or signs of age to the sidewalls.

Bodywork

The bodywork of this DB7 looks in great condition, with all the panel gaps around the car looking to align very well. During our visit we didn't spot any obvious dings down the flanks of the car, everything looking crisp and sharp while standing very straight and true. Please note, as pictured, in some of the photos we hadn't correctly closed the offside side of the bonnet, it does sit flush when closed.

We've highlighted in more detail our observations through our hi-resolution images and videos, so please take time to look through all the media files for a detailed view at what’s on offer, and for you to assess the condition of the car for yourselves.

Paint

Finished in this lovely metallic green paint, it is to a lovely standard, with even coverage and colour across each panel. We did notice one small stone chip to the front bumper and some minor scratching under the rear bumper, you can see these small defects in the photos and video below. The car has seen some paintwork in the past as per the invoices, most recently in 2021.

Again, we have taken hi-resolution images and videos of the car for you to assess the condition of the bodywork for yourselves.

Glass and Trim

The glass on this DB7 example looks great and in line with the low mileage and ownership, we didn't notice any chips, cracks, or discolouration on our visit. The window seals look good too and in line with the rest of the condition of the car.

The mesh grille, chrome door handles, and black window surrounds all look in good condition too. Take a look at the exterior photos to see the convertible hood in good condition with no tears or rips.

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INTERIOR VIDEO

Interior

One luxurious place to be, even after ~24 years, the leather interior with green detailing and carpets is a delight.

Seats and Carpets

The parchment leather seats with green piping and stitching have held their shape very well over the years, as you would expect for cherished and careful ownership. There are only signs of age on the seats in terms of the expected creasing to the leather that comes with age.

A similar story is told with the green leather door cards and carpets. We did notice a small area of wear on the passengers footwell. Please take a look at the extensive media for a detailed view of the cabin.

Dashboard

The dashboard is covered in a dark green leather finish and presents six black gauges to the driver.

The dashboard in this DB7 shows no signs of any major damage or scuffs. With no warning lights displayed, the odometer showed a reading of ~54,752 miles on our visit.

Steering Wheel / Gear Stick

An original black Aston Martin steering wheel is fitted, finished in black leather. The original steering wheel presents in great condition in line with the mileage of this car, the wooden gloss automatic gear selector looks good too. Take a look at the image gallery to see the detail.

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Mechanics

The Aston Martin is cut from different cloth when it comes to performance cars, with its incredibly smooth yet powerful V12.

Engine and Gearbox

Fitted with the desirable and sought-after 5.9L V12 engine from Aston Martin, on the day of our visit we started the car from cold, and the car performed out on the road the engine pulled nicely, idled smoothly, and ran without fault.

Kenneth reports the car starts from cold with no issues and drives well with its smooth ZF 5HP30 five-speed automatic gearbox powering the wheels. Take a look at the mechanical video to see the car starting from cold, driving around, and for a closer look underneath the DB7, and the engine bay.

Suspension and Brakes

With the largest vented disc brakes ever fitted to a production car at the time and World Championship Group C sports car racing technology adapted into the four-channel electronically controlled anti-lock system, you can rest assured this car offers prompt stopping power.

On our short drive in the car, it felt just as you'd expect for a Aston from this era, coming to a stop without a fuss too.

The Drive

An extremely fun and thrilling ride is offered with the roof down on this DB7. Kenneth has loved using this car occasionally around his home town during last summer and polishing it during the winter months.

The Aston fired up the first time with no issues to report. On the road with Kennth, the car felt tight, with mighty power from the V12 mounted in front. We didn’t notice any unusual noises coming from the engine or suspension either.

Electrics and Other

We didn’t test all the electrics during our visit, but Kenneth reports that to his knowledge all of the electrics are functional and operational, in line with the rest of the condition of the car.

The car has an Alpine stereo unit fitted and also comes with its original Kenwood unit with 6-CD changer mounted in the boot.

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History and Paperwork

Highly sought-after Aston Martin DB7 finished in the lovely shade of metallic green over parchment leather and of course, powered by the thrilling V12 Vantage engine - you'll get many summers full of enjoyment out of this GT.

The car is coming out of ~1 year ownership with Kenneth. The car has a lot of originality and most importantly the later V12 Vantage engine which take centre stage. Take a look at this history and paperwork media to see the previous MOT reports, servicing and parts this DB7 has received over it's life.

We’ve done all our usual seller checks including photo ID, V5 and also actioned a HPi check on the vehicle.

We've summarised our own view on the car based on information gained from the seller in the listing above, however, and as you can see, we go to great lengths to photograph and video the car in hi-resolution detail - this has been done for you to make your own assessment from the comfort of your sofa. So please sit back, have a cuppa and take your time to review everything on this listing in order to make your own assessment on the vehicle's condition. Viewings are also welcomed with all our listings, so please get in touch with us to arrange a suitable time - we just need to speak to you first and receive a valid photo ID before confirming.

If there's anything you're unsure about, no matter how small, then please first ask the owner in the comments area below before placing your bid/s, as bids can't be retracted and form a binding contract if you win the car - just like a traditional auction house.

Service History

Date	Type	Mileage
01.08.2022	MOT	54,336
25.08.2021	MOT	53,789
01.09.2020	MOT	53,354
18.03.2019	MOT	51,949
26.03.2018	MOT	50,047
17.03.2017	MOT	47,980
16.03.2015	MOT	42,872
01.12.2015	Service	44,865
10.03.2014	MOT	38,698
02.03.2013	MOT	34,177
02.03.2012	MOT	33,930
01.03.2011	MOT	33,801
01.03.2010	MOT	33,575
10.02.2009	MOT	32,438
30.11.2007	MOT	31,125
23.11.2007	Service (MD)	31,020
30.03.2007	Service	29,087
11.10.2006	Service	27,887
10.10.2006	MOT	27,887
26.04.2006	Service (MD)	26,167
27.10.2005	MOT	23,081
27.10.2005	Service (MD)	23,076
27.09.2005	MOT	22,690
15.04.2005	Service (MD)	20,088
11.10.2004	Service	17,274
15.11.2002	Service (MD)	8,184
07.03.2002	Service (MD)	3,236
21.06.2001	Service (MD)	2,454
22.02.2001	Service (MD)	2,201
24.01.2000	Service (MD)	954
15.11.1999	Service (MD)	80

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Key Details

ModelDB7 Vantage Volante
TransmissionAutomatic
Reg. Date15.11.1999
CC5,935
Mileage~54,000
HistoryPresent
ColourMetallic Green
Interior ColourParchment
Interior TrimLeather
Chassis #SCFAB3238YK400252
Engine #AM2/00267
MOTYes. Exp - 31.08.2023
MOT ExemptNo
Road Tax ExemptNo
HPi ClearYes
Former Keepers7
Tyre TreadGood
Tyre BrandMichelin
Tyre Age2016/7
Security SysYes
# of Keys2
LHD or RHDRHD
VisitedYes
Sale TypePrivate
Owned~1 year
Key FeatureV12, convertible, stand out colour combination
Auction ID1310

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Bristol

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Seller : KennyP

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Member

Omega

What is your reserve price

Author

KennyP

Sorry, I am not allowed to release the reserve.
Regards
Kenneth

Member

davidvet86

hi-any issues with uneven tyre wear on the fronts?
cheers

Author

KennyP

Good afternoon, I would love to say no.
But unfortunately, as I have only driven the car approximately 600 miles including the day I purchased, I cannot hand on heart say no, I will say that there does not seem to be any uneven wear across any of the tyres as it stands.
Regards
Kenneth

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RichNeil

Hi Kenneth
Lovely looking motor car.
On previous MOT’s the car has advisories for chassis corrosion near the front mounting points, however on the latest MOT there is no mention of this corrosion. Is this something that you had corrected and if so could you upload an invoice for the work please.
Kind regards
Richard

Author

KennyP

Good afternoon, yes as you say, there was an advisory for welding.
I had this seen too, prior to the last MOT, unfortunately I do not have an invoice, as the work was done by a retired gent that works on classics for his past time.
Regards
Kenneth

Member

RichNeil

Ok great, thank you for your speedy reply.

Author

KennyP

I will have a look tomorrow, as I am out for the evening now.
But all stamps in the service book are by main dealership. It’s a 1.5k job not 3.5k.
The car is running well at this time, so no misfiring or anything that would cause concern.

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tonyhtb

Any mention or invoices relating to coil packs as thats an every 30k miles 5 years item and its a 3.5k job!

Author

KennyP

The invoices do not list every item on the service, they do however state the mileage service (ie 30k or 60k service) carried out, and stamped in the book. Therefore as you say it is a 30k service item, I would assume that they were done on the 30k and 60k service.

Author

KennyP

Chilton metallic green.

Member

tonyhtb

Could you tell me the Aston Paint name or code please.

Author

KennyP

Good afternoon, no I haven’t noticed any leaks from the roof, on the odd occasions that I have been caught out in bad weather.
Regards
Kenneth

Member

SeqPro1

Hi Kenny, have you noticed any leaks from the roof ?

Author

KennyP

Hi, yes that is correct, there is no documented service history since 2015, the car was privately maintained by the previous owner to me.
The car has only done around 8k since the last documented service.
I have also reduced what is a very reasonable reserve by £1500 to account for this.
Regards
Kenneth

Member

inform86

No servicing since 2015?

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