2011 Aston Martin Virage Volante

Highlights

• Rare and desirable model

• The only UK example in Marron Black

• Hand built 490bhp, 6.0-litre naturally aspirated V12 engine

• Excellent Aston Martin main dealer and specialist service history

• Well-maintained

• In superb condition throughout

• Recent specialist service

Overview

Sitting – rather sweetly we might add – in the space between a grand tourer and an outright sports car, the Virage (Aston Martin's second model to use the name) takes the best of both worlds and seamlessly marries them together in a pairing as peerless as Lennon and McCartney. Or Ben and Jerry. Way more refined and dynamic than the original Virage from the late '80s the aluminium and composite second-gen shares the DB9's glorious 5.9-litre V12 engine developing 490bhp mated to a six-speed ZF automatic gearbox with flappy paddles alongside adaptive electronic dampers.

Equally at home blasting along B-roads as it is munching miles on the continent, the Virage remains an incredibly capable yet superlatively composed and comfortable car that just so happens to have a soundtrack to die for. With perfect 50:50 weight distribution and imbued with all of the modern accoutrements available for a car of this period, the Aston Martin Virage, compared to its predecessor, is on an entirely different level. It makes a lot of sense nowadays as a used purchase, with such limited production numbers meaning that it’s incredibly exclusive.

This rather unique early 2011 example is the only Virage Volante built for the UK in Marron Black, further adding to that aforementioned exclusivity, and comes with excellent main dealer and specialist service history. It's covered just 46K from new and only 5K under current ownership. Recently serviced and with a long, advisory-free MOT under its belt it looks to be a superb representation of an historically underappreciated but really rather brilliant convertible V12 Aston Martin.

History and documentation

• 2011 model year

• V5C present and correct in the vendor's name

• First registered 14 Apr 2011

• In current ownership since 08 Aug 2020

• Five registered former keepers

• Two keys

• Excellent main dealer and specialist service history with original service book showing inspections at the following intervals: pre-delivery inspection (2011 – main dealer), service+anti-corrosion inspection at 7,524 miles (2012 – main dealer), service+anti-corrosion inspection at 15,840 miles (2013 – main dealer), service+anti-corrosion inspection at 25,727 miles (2014 – main dealer), service+anti-corrosion inspection at 32,618 miles (2014 – main dealer), service+anti-corrosion inspection at 34,999 miles (2015 – main dealer), service+anti-corrosion inspection at 35,385 miles (2016 – main dealer), service at 35,803 miles (2017 – main dealer), service+anti-corrosion inspection at 36,551 miles (2018 – main dealer), service+anti-corrosion inspection at 39,149 miles (2019 – main dealer), service+anti-corrosion inspection at 40,615 miles (2020 – main dealer)

• Multiple supporting invoices show further servicing as follows: Jul 2020 at 40,615 miles (main dealer), Aug 2021 at 42,015 miles (main dealer), Aug 2022 at 42,815 miles (specialist), Aug 2023 at 43,528 miles (specialist), Aug 2024 at 45,471 miles (specialist), Aug 2025 at 45,874 miles (specialist), Aug 2026 at 46,457 (specialist)

• Aston Martin Dealer Communication System document listing Interior trim and options

• Aston Martin Production letter confirming production numbers, including conformation of the car being the only UK example painted Marron Black

• HPI clear

• Advisory-free MOT until 23 Aug 2027

• London ULEZ compliant

• 46,480 indicated miles

Interior

• In very good, clean condition throughout

• Minor wear and tear commensurate with age and mileage

• The vendor reports that everything works

• Wholly original

• Sports seats with embroidered Virage logo to head rests

• Cream leather and Bitter Chocolate upholstery remains in great shape

• Bang & Olufsen Beosound audio

• Piano Black trim appears unmarked

• Aston Martin floor mats

• No damage to report

• Engine bay is clean and presents well

Exterior

• The car's bodywork is in great condition and all panel gaps are uniform

• Rare Marron Black has a brown tinge in the sunlight

• The paintwork remains in superb shape with only some usual light stone chips on the bonnet and a couple of very minor blemishes as highlighted in the photos

• Vendor reports no damage prior to ownership and none since purchase

• Convertible roof appears to be in top condition and fits well

• Titanium silver bonnet meshes

• No apparent issues with any of the glasswork or mirrors

• Factory 20” five-spoke silver alloy wheels are all in great shape with no major damage and only a few light marks to mention

• Pirelli P Zero tyres all round newly fitted in August this year

• Factory black brake calipers remain in good condition although the paint is starting to peel in places

• No reports of any issues underneath the car

Mechanical

• 490bhp, 6.0-litre naturally aspirated V12 engine

• Six-speed ZF Touchtronic II automatic gearbox

• Rear-wheel drive

• 0-60mph in 4.6s

• 186mph top speed

• Front brake pads replaced 2022

• New Battery Jul 2026

• No mechanical issues to report

• The vendor informs us that the car starts and stops well and sounds fantastic

Summary

A handsome, V12-equipped convertible in a unique colour combination would be on anyone's dream car list but the fact that this is an Aston Martin just adds that little extra dollop of desirability. The icing on the cake here is the impressive service and maintenance history and when combined with the car's lovely overall condition, it presents as a rather tasty treat indeed.

This car is with our concierge partner Henry’s Car Barn in London. To arrange a viewing, please contact them on 07552 525554.