2005 Aston Martin DB9 Volante

KEY FACTS

• A handsomely specified example of the marque’s swift and sophisticated convertible grand tourer.
• It is powered by a naturally aspirated 5.9-litre V12, delivering around 450bhp to the rear wheels through a six-speed automatic transmission with paddle shift.
• This example has covered 58,233 miles from new.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• This DB9 Volante is finished in Slate Blue with a dark blue soft top, and the cabin is trimmed in Sandstorm leather offset by dark blue leather inserts on the door cards and dashboard as well as Piano Black inlays.
• It rides on a set of 19-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels, housing silver callipers and wrapped in Pirelli P Zero tyres.
• Factory-fitted equipment includes front and rear parking sensors, cruise control, air conditioning, and a CD radio.
• A Parrot Bluetooth hands-free unit has been fitted.
• Accompanying the sale is the service book, various invoices, first aid kit, and warning triangle.

CONDITION

• Please refer to the photo gallery to assess exterior and interior condition.
• Specific notes from the seller include: minor wear and tear. There are a few small, barely noticeable chips one on the bonnet and a couple at the rear.
• MOT test history is shown via the button in the listing overview.

SERVICE HISTORY

• The seller states that the most recent service was carried out in June 2026 at 57,745 miles.
• A service was performed in November 2024 at 56,973 miles by Bamford Rose, and included the replacement of the engine oil, brake fluid, battery, wiper blades, drive belt, tensioner, pulleys, front wheel bearings, differential cooler pipes, air conditioning gas, passenger seat lever, and registration plates. The invoice came to £5,189.98.
• The car had an annual service in December 2022 at 54,661 miles by Aston Martin specialist McGurk Performance Cars, who also replaced the cam cover gaskets and 12 spark plugs (preventively done before the 70,000-mile mark). The invoice came to £3,381.
• McGurk Performance Cars previously carried out a service in June 2021 at 52,115 miles, which included re-gassing the air conditioning system and renewing the engine oil and oil filter.
• Prior to this, the car was serviced in June 2020 at 50,051 miles by McGurk Performance Cars, who replaced the oil cooler and pipes, radiator, gearbox cooler, battery, bonnet latch, boot switch, and differential oil. The invoice came to £4,430.

Dates and mileage:

• Nov 2024 - 56,973 miles - Bamford Rose (evidenced)
• Dec 2022 - 54,661 miles - McGurk Performance Cars (evidenced)
• Jun 2021 - 52,115 miles - McGurk Performance Cars (evidenced)
• Jun 2020 - 50,051 miles - McGurk Performance Cars (evidenced)
• May 2015 - 47,101 miles - Graham Chapman Classic & Sports Cars (evidenced)
• Sep 2014 - 45,576 miles - McGurk Performance Cars (evidenced)
• Aug 2013 - 44,014 miles - McGurk Performance Cars (evidenced)
• Apr 2012 - 40,620 miles - JCT600 (evidenced)
• Jan 2011 - 29,095 miles - JCT600 (evidenced)
• Nov 2009 - 19,475 miles - JCT600 (evidenced)
• Aug 2008 - 16,269 miles - Grange Aston Martin Brentwood (evidenced)
• Jul 2007 - 11,552 miles - Lancaster Sevenoaks (evidenced)
• Jul 2006 - 5,715 miles - Lancaster Sevenoaks (evidenced)
• Jul 2005 - PDI - Garage P. Keller (evidenced)

SUMMARY

The Aston Martin DB9 Volante is a suave open-top grand tourer, blending a handsomely styled bodyshell with a vocal V12 and a comfortable interior. Specified in an attractive colour combination, this example would make a natural addition to a collection of modern classics as well as a swift and luxurious fair-weather cruiser or road-trip companion.

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