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2005 Aston Martin Vanquish S

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Mileage~41,743
TransmissionAutomatic
Engine5.9L
LocationExeter

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2005 Aston Martin Vanquish S

Introduction

Jacob Boodrie

Professional Consigner

The last of the old-school Aston Martins – the Vanquish S is, quite simply, exhilarating.

For Aston Martin to survive in the 21st century, it needed to keep up with the competition. Aston required something completely new – and the code name was Project Vantage. The first car was branded the V12 Vanquish when it arrived in 2001. The chassis was based on technology developed by Lotus, paired with a body designed by Ian Callum that was universally admired. The V12 Vanquish was soon reworked and, in 2005, replaced by an upgraded version - the Vanquish S.

The Vanquish S featured a quicker steering rack, improved brakes, and a heavily revised suspension setup. A slightly more aggressive front splitter and a larger rear spoiler enhanced the aerodynamics. Power also increased from approximately 460BHP to a whopping 520BHP.

This lovely example has been owned by the current custodians for the past ~7 years and has been well maintained since leaving the Aston Martin factory in 2005, it comes with a current MOT valid until 25.07.2025, and last serviced 10.10.2024.

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

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Meet the owner

A glorious tribute to Aston Martin’s past, I’ve always fancied owning a Vanquish S.

Barry and Maria purchased this stunning Aston Martin Vanquish S to enjoy during retirement and have done so for the past ~7 years. They’ve taken the car down to Spain and across the UK, enjoying it as a proper grand tourer.

They both mentioned how wonderful it feels to drive on a sunny day – offering a luxurious yet thrilling experience. However, due to difficulty getting in and out of the car now, Barry has decided it’s time to let the Vanquish S go and find a new owner who will appreciate it as much as they have. He has kept the car well maintained and stored it in a dry garage when not in use. Barry and Maria will be happy to answer any questions about the car in the comments section below.

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Exterior

An Ian Callum designed Aston Martin that fuses classic and modern styling in an incredible way.

Wheels and Tyres

The 11-spoke 19” wheels, finished in silver, look great on this car. During our visit, the wheels appeared well cared for, with no obvious damage to any of the spokes or centres. The nearside front and rear wheels have been repaired and refinished in September last year.

The wheels are fitted with Yokohama AB Sport tyres dated 2014, which also appear to be in good condition. They have a healthy amount of tread remaining, with no visible cracking or signs of ageing on the sidewalls.

Bodywork

The bodywork of this Vanquish S appears to be in great condition, with all panel gaps around the car aligning very well. During our visit, we didn’t notice any obvious large dings or dents on the bodywork.

We’ve provided more detailed observations through our high-resolution images and videos. Please take the time to review all the media files for a comprehensive view of what’s on offer and to assess the car’s condition for yourselves.

Paint

Finished in a beautiful deep navy blue, the paintwork shows even coverage and consistent colour across each panel. While we did notice the occasional very minor stone chip at the front of the car, you’ll need to look quite closely to spot them. Additionally, we observed some minor wear; a small smudge on the front bonnet, a scuff to the rear bumper, faint swirl marks on the roof, and a more noticeable scrape to the rear nearside bumper which Barry has mentioned will be addressed before the end of the auction.

Once again, we’ve captured high-resolution images and videos of the car to help you evaluate the condition of the bodywork for yourselves.

Glass and Trim

The glass on this Vanquish S also presents very well and is consistent with the car’s mileage. During our visit, we didn’t observe any chips, cracks, or discolouration. The window seals are also in good condition and match the overall well-kept appearance of the vehicle.

The bumpers, door handles, and window surrounds are all in great condition as well. We did notice a little area of flaking paint on the front window wiper arm.

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INTERIOR VIDEO

Interior

The more sporty Recaro seats hold you firmly in place as you manoeuvre this powerful car.

Seats and Carpets

The sand coloured leather Recaro seats, subtly embossed with Aston Martin "wings", have held their shape remarkably well over the years — as you’d expect from a car that has been cherished and carefully maintained. Just some creases to the leather in a few areas as pictured.

A similar story can be told of the door cards and navy carpets, which also present in great condition. For a detailed view of the cabin, please refer to the extensive media provided.

Dashboard

The dashboard is finished in dark navy leather and features three classic styled dials positioned in front of the driver.

The dashboard in this Vanquish S shows no signs of major damage or scuffing, and no warning lights were displayed during our visit. The odometer showed a reading of ~41,743 miles at that time.

Steering Wheel / Gear Stick

A leather wrapped Aston Martin steering wheel with steel trim is fitted. It is in great condition, aligning with the mileage of this car, and the silver paddles for gear shifts look good too, with just a bit of wear to the leather inserts. For a closer look, check out the image gallery to see the detail.

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'ON THE ROAD' VIDEO

Mechanics

With twelve cylinders powering the car, the engine sounds like music to the ears when you press the start button.

Engine and Gearbox

The uprated V12 engine in the S is regarded as a very powerful unit, producing approximately 520BHP. On the day of our visit, we started the car from cold, and it performed well on the road — the engine pulled strongly, idled smoothly, and ran without fault.

Barry reports that the car starts from cold without any issues and drives well, with its smooth six-speed automatic gearbox powering the rear wheels. Take a look at the mechanical video to see the car starting from cold, being driven, and for a closer look underneath the Vanquish S and into the engine bay.

Suspension and Brakes

Another notable upgrade on the Vanquish S is the suspension. It appears to be in good condition and delivered a comfortable ride along the sweeping roads around Exeter.

During our short test drive, the car felt just as you’d expect from a grand tourer of this era, and it came to a stop smoothly and without issue.

The Drive

Driving this Aston Martin Vanquish S delivers a truly exhilarating and enjoyable experience. Barry and Maria have thoroughly enjoyed taking the car on sunny weekend drives around their local area, as well as longer road trips to destinations such as Spain.

The Vanquish S started up on the first attempt without any issues. Out on the road with Maria behind the wheel, the car felt responsive and well-planted, offering more than enough power for confident driving. No unusual noises were noted from the engine or suspension during the drive.

Electrics and Other

While we didn’t test all of the electrical components during our visit, Barry reports that, to his knowledge, everything is functioning correctly and in line with the car’s well-maintained condition.

We did observe one minor issue: each time the door is opened, the electric window automatically drops as expected, but it does not return to its closed position once the door is shut.

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History and Paperwork

Coming to market from ~7 year ownership, 5 former keepers, and having covered only around ~41,700 miles since new, this example has been well maintained throughout its life with 21 services, the last in October 2024.

The car is coming out of a ~7 year ownership with Barry and Maria. The car is highly original and has the benefit of being an 'S' spec model with the upgrades from the standard Vanquish. Take a look at this history and paperwork media to see the previous MOT reports, servicing and parts this Vanquish S has received over its life. The Aston Martin comes with a current MOT valid until 25.07.2025.

We’ve done all our usual seller checks including photo ID, V5 and also actioned a history check on the vehicle - this is a professional check operated by HPI that will highlight if the car has been previously stolen, recorded as being in an accident, or have any outstanding finance - note, this does not include a mileage history check.

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
26.07.2024	MOT	41,545
10.10.2024	Service	-
08.08.2022	MOT	40,867
08.08.2022	Service	40,867
30.06.2021	MOT	39,512
01.07.2021	Service	39,512
21.07.2020	MOT	38,532
21.07.2020	Service	38,532
19.06.2019	MOT	36,391
19.06.2019	Service	36,391
15.05.2018	Service	35,052
14.05.2018	MOT	35,046
25.05.2017	Service	33,992
16.05.2017	MOT	33,986
12.05.2016	Service	33,125
04.05.2016	MOT	33,122
10.07.2015	Service	30,630
08.05.2015	MOT	30,128
10.07.2014	Service (MD)	29,503
19.03.2014	MOT	29,213
10.12.2012	Service	28,295
05.12.2012	MOT	28,295
18.04.2012	Service	27,298
04.11.2011	MOT	26,754
28.01.2011	Service	21,077
29.10.2010	MOT	20,750
02.06.2009	Service (MD)	18,656
07.01.2009	MOT	18,149
21.12.2007	MOT	15,714
17.12.2007	Service (MD)	15,659
17.07.2007	Service (MD)	14,792
13.12.2006	Service (MD)	12,496
17.07.2006	Service (MD)	9,398
03.01.2006	Service (MD)	6,237
30.06.2005	Service (MD)	2,548
20.01.2005	Service (MD)	1,027

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Key Details

ModelVanquish S
Transmission6-Speed Automatic
Reg. Date01.01.2005
CC5,935
Mileage~41,743
HistoryPresent
ColourNavy Blue
Interior ColourSand
Interior TrimLeather
Chassis #SCFAC14335B501628
Engine #AM06100133
Last Service10.10.2024
MOTYes. Exp - 25.07.2025
MOT ExemptNo
Road Tax ExemptNo
HPi ClearYes
Former Keepers5
Tyre TreadGood
Tyre BrandYokohama
Tyre Age2014
LHD or RHDRHD
VisitedYes
Sale TypePrivate
Owned~7 years
Key Feature'S' Spec
Auction ID2715

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29 Comments

Cid

1 month ago

Hi Colin,
Undestood the rear bumper and the window haven’t been fixed yet; does Barry confirm it will be fixed in case of a successful sale?
Thanks

ColinB

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Cid

1 month ago

Hi Cid,

Barry asked me to pass on his reply:

“I will guarantee to the buyer to fix the rear bumper scratch and ensure window set to work efficiently in the event of a successful sale.

Thanks

Barry”

Cid

ColinB

1 month ago

Thanks Colin, Barry.
On the exterior portfolio, pics 89-92, there are white marks on the front lower spoiler; do you have a zoom in photo to understand what this is? Do you know what this is?
Thanks

mgower

1 month ago

Good morning. These cars typically need a new clutch between 30k – 40k miles, considering this costs £8k – £10k I wondered if this has been done recently?

ColinB

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mgower

1 month ago

Hi,

I just spoke to Barry, he said he’s unsure if the clutch has been replaced but in his time with the car he hasn’t had any issues with the clutch.

Thanks,
Colin.

mgower

ColinB

1 month ago

Thanks Colin, based on advice I’ve had from a renowned Aston specialist it will probably need replacing then at this mileage. Definitely, never replaced earlier from previous owners invoices?

ColinB

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mgower

1 month ago

I’ve had a look through the invoices but can’t see any mention of the clutch being replaced.

Thanks,
Colin.

mgower

ColinB

1 month ago

Thanks Colin.

Cid

1 month ago

Hi Barry,
Have front subframe been replaced in its life?
Has the ASM hydraulic gearbox unit been fixed ever, as this is common unit failure?
Asking as both can be costly and known issues.
Cheers,
Cid

ColinB

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Cid

1 month ago

Hi Cid,

I spoke to Barry and he told me he wasn’t sure if the subframe has been replaced, or if the ASM has been fixed.

Thanks,
Colin.

Cid

ColinB

1 month ago

Thanks – looking at the rust on pic 68, it looks like it is the original front subframe.

Rob96321

Cid

1 month ago

Colin – with Barry away do you have any more photos of this area (pic 68 mechanics) showing the corrosion? As Cid mentions, this is a £10k replacement job if can’t be repaired in situ.
Thanks

ColinB

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Rob96321

1 month ago

Hi Rob,

That is all the photos we have, we do have the review of the underside of the car in the ‘On The Road’ video though, it starts around 6:30 in that video.

Hope this helps.

Thanks,
Colin.

ColinB

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Rob96321

1 month ago

Hi Rob,

I just spoke to Barry, he said he’s never had any mentions of the subframe when the car has been serviced and MOT’d at Aston Martin.

Thanks,
Colin.

Rob96321

ColinB

1 month ago

Thanks Colin. You can see the corrosion in the picture but appreciate the info you have, I’ll make my decision based on that. Thanks again for the info & support

mgower

Cid

1 month ago

Wow! Only just seen pic 68, missed this – Colin, that subframe looks rotten, is there any further info on this?

ColinB

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mgower

1 month ago

Hi,

No more info than mentioned above, if I hear anything I’ll let you know.

Thanks,
Colin.

Rob96321

1 month ago

I think the drivers side still doesn’t come up but it does look like this is a repeating fault so I wonder what was tried to rectify the first issue as that doesn’t seem to have worked as failed again?

Any update on rear bumper repair too?

Thanks

mgower

1 month ago

Hi Barry, Also on the same report listed in the history section it states the windows do not drop/go up when opening doors, was this rectified too? Many thanks Matt

ColinB

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mgower

1 month ago

Hi Matt,

Barry is currently abroad and has limited communications, he has asked me to pass on his comment.

He told us the window drop should just be a case of coding it in to sort it.

Thanks,
Colin.

mgower

1 month ago

Thanks for coming back to me Barry re the coolant leak, did you have it pressure tested as the garage suggested? I only ask as this can be an expensive job. Matt

mgower

1 month ago

Hi Barry, I noticed a page on the service history listing some faults such as a coolant leak – have these been fixed now? Many thanks

Cid

mgower

1 month ago

Hi, was this answered? I cannot see an answer but based on your next message it sounds as it was. Many thanks

mgower

Cid

1 month ago

Barry answered on email

ColinB

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mgower

1 month ago

Hi,

I spoke to Barry and he told me the car has not had a coolant leak in his ownership, it must’ve been during a previous ownership and been fixed.

Thanks,
Colin.

Rob96321

1 month ago

Hi – is it possible to get a picture added of the repaired scrape on the rear bumper before the auctioned ends?
Thanks

ColinB

Admin

Rob96321

1 month ago

Hi Rob,

I’ve just spoken to Barry, he is currently abroad and has limited communications, he asked me to pass on his comment.

Unfortunately he hasn’t been able to get it booked in to get the bumper fixed yet, we’ll keep you updated if he manages to get it sorted.

Thanks,
Colin.

alfiehenighen

1 month ago

Hi
When i try to access the video showing the exterior of the car it states that “this video is private” can you load the video showing the exterior please. Thanks

ColinB

Admin

alfiehenighen

1 month ago

Hi,

Thanks for pointing this out, the exterior video should now be visible.

Thanks,
Colin.

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