2001 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage - Manual - Ex Press Car

KEY FACTS

• A charismatic and highly desirable modern classic V12-powered grand tourer, this Aston Martin DB7 Vantage is presented in rare manual configuration.
• It is powered by a naturally aspirated 5.9-litre V12, driving the rear wheels via a six-speed manual transmission.
• This example was the marque’s official factory press car, initially registered as ‘AML 1’.
• The odometer indicates 61,250 miles.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• This DB7 Vantage is finished in the sophisticated shade of Grigio Titanio, over a Bordeaux leather-trimmed interior, featuring embossed Aston Martin crests on the front seat backs and wood veneer trim.
• It rides on a set of 18-inch multi-spoke body-coloured alloy wheels, framing red Aston Martin-branded brake callipers, and fitted with Bridgestone Turanza tyres.
• Equipment includes a heated rear screen, a black leather-trimmed steering wheel, electric windows, automatic air conditioning, an analogue clock, an Alpine cassette stereo, switchable traction control, and electrically adjustable heated front seats.
• Accompanying the sale is the owner’s handbook, a file of invoices, and the V5C registration document.
• It is supplied with one original ignition key and remote, along with one additional aftermarket key and remote (the remote is not currently coded).

CONDITION

• Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition.
• Specific notes from the seller include: a few very small blemishes and stone chips are present on the exterior.
• The most recent MOT test was on 16 April 2026 at an indicated 61,239 miles, which resulted in a first-time pass with no advisories.

SERVICE HISTORY

• The seller states that the last maintenance was carried out in December 2025 at 61,020 miles by Rikki Cann Ltd when over £30,000 was spent. Work included the replacement of the standard exhaust system with a high-flow sports system, cleaning and stone-chip protection of all four wheel arches, the replacement of four ABS sensors, the removal, cleaning and powder coating of much of the undercarriage, the fitting of two new rear tyres, the installation of a new battery, an air-conditioning recharge, and headlight polishing.

SUMMARY

This Aston Martin DB7 Vantage offers a compelling combination of timeless styling, a naturally aspirated V12, and the increasingly sought-after engagement of a manual transmission. Praised by the seller for its exhaust note and presented in a lesser-seen colour combination, it stands as an appealing example of a modern classic grand tourer, which is ready to be enjoyed as a refined yet exciting companion for weekend cruising, classic car show visits, and long-distance drives alike.

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