2005 Aston Martin DB9 Coupe Manual

Highlights

• Stunning example of one of Aston Martin's best GTs

• Rare spec, great condition

• Hand-built, 450bhp 5.9-litre V12 engine with AMS Edition X-pipe exhaust

• Desirable six-speed manual gearbox

• Especially low mileage

• Excellent Aston Martin main dealer service history

• Recently serviced and new parts fitted

• Updated in-car entertainment

• Available for inspection at the PistonHeads Annual Service on 8 Aug

Overview

People seem to chuck the term “timeless” about rather willy-nilly nowadays but with the DB9 we really do think it's a fitting designation. When Aston Martin unveiled its new V12-powered GT all the way back in 2003 at the Frankfurt Motor Show, punters and press alike were suitably impressed. Fast forward 23 years and it's still a car that has the innate ability to turn heads, not just for its brutishly handsome good looks but also for its stunning performance and excellent driving characteristics.

Replacing the now rather elderly DB7, when new the DB9 was a huge step forward and was both lighter and stiffer than its predecessor. So far advanced was it that Aston Martin eschewed the sequential DB8 moniker and skipped straight to 9! (Plus they didn’t want to confuse buyers into thinking it was equipped with merely 8 cylinders). The now-legendary 5.9-litre Aston Martin V12 delivered 450bhp and was perfectly suited to the DB9's GT credentials, allowing for a 4.7 second 0-60mph time and a top speed of 186mph.

This early, low mileage, low owner Aston Martin DB9 is a bit of a unicorn spec car, being as it is a rather rare six-speed manual-equipped California Sage metallic over Moonstone Shadow example, a car that is believed to be the only manual coupe in this colourway. In stunning condition both inside and out and meticulously cared for, the car comes complete with comprehensive Aston Martin main dealer service history from new, showing no less than 17 service stamps over the course of its 21 year life.

Last serviced in July of 2025, this beautiful DB9 has since benefited from a new battery, radiator, idler/tensioner bearings and a fresh serpentine belt as well as a new A/C condenser and recharge. Clearly wanting for nothing and with an AMS Edition X-pipe fitted to make the most of the delicious-sounding V12, this is an outstanding example of one of Aston Martin's best that sounds just as good as it looks.

History and documentation

• 2005 model year

• V5C in the vendor's name

• In current ownership since 10 Apr 2026

• First registered 24 Jun 2005

• Four registered former keepers

• Original owner's guide and workshop manuals

• Three keys and two remotes

• Vendor reports the previous owner enjoyed the DB9 for six years and the car was always stored professionally as part of a superb low mileage collection

• We note that the car is incorrectly registered as an automatic with DVLA and we would recommend that the buyer has this corrected

• Extensive Aston Martin main dealer service history with original service book showing inspections at the following intervals: Pre-delivery inspection at 47 miles (2005), scheduled service at 1,227 miles (2005), scheduled service at 2,436 miles (2006), scheduled service at 4,703 miles (2007), scheduled service at 6,026 miles (2008), scheduled service at 9,435 miles (2009), scheduled service at 13,810 miles (2010), scheduled service at 16,230 miles (2011), scheduled service at 17,680 miles (2013), scheduled service at 17,745 (2014), scheduled service at 17,864 miles (2015), scheduled service at 18,198 miles (2017), scheduled service at 18,295 miles (2018), scheduled service at 19,000 miles (2019), scheduled service at 20,426 miles (2020), scheduled service at 21,015 miles (2022), scheduled service at 21,925 miles (2025)

• Last serviced 28 Jul 2025 by Chiltern Aston Centre

• Impressively clean previous MOT record

• Road tax rate of just £445, not bad for a V12

• Advisory-free MOT until 06 Apr 2027

• HPI clear

• London ULEZ compliant

• 22,781 indicated miles

Interior

• In excellent, clean condition throughout

• Moonstone leather appears to be unmarked

• Linn 260W audio unit and CD player

• Apple CarPlay/Android Auto module connected and working through the original screen

• Dension Gateway 500 with iPod connector inside the glovebox

• Discreetly installed USB port in the passenger footwell

• No evidence of any damage

• Light signs of use commensurate with limited mileage

• No reports of any electrical issues

• Door cards and headlining are in great shape

• All wood trim remains intact

• Boot space is clean and tidy and comes complete with warning triangle, electric air compressor and CTEK battery maintainer with custom made connector for the in-boot socket

• Engine bay presents well overall

Exterior

• The car's bodywork is in superb condition across all panels

• Original California Sage paintwork presents beautifully

• No evidence of any swirl marks but there are some usual light stone chips to the front end

• Uniform shut lines

• All chrome trim pieces remain in fine fettle

• No damage to report

• Windows and light lenses remain free from any issues

• The factory ten-spoke 19” alloy wheels appear free from any kerb marks and all centre caps are present

• All Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tyres are in good condition with plenty of tread as reported by the vendor

• Brake calipers remain in top condition

• Underneath looks to be clean and in excellent shape

Mechanical

• 450bhp, 5.9-litre V12 engine

• Six-speed Graziano manual gearbox

• Rear-wheel drive

• 0-60mph in 4.7s

• 186mph top speed

• AMS Edition X-pipe exhaust (originals included)

• Recent new battery

• No mechanical issues to report

• The vendor informs us that the car is in excellent mechanical and electrical condition, starts, goes and stops as would be expected and sounds divine with the AMS Edition X-pipe exhaust

Summary

Delivering the kind of thrills and sense of occasion that only a V12 Aston can, this DB9, with its AMS Edition X-pipe, looks and sounds absolutely gorgeous. These exhaust systems and components are designed to enhance the car's performance and style while staying compatible with Aston Martin's precise engineering and design requirements, raising this particular coupe (along with the modernised in-car entertainment) a touch higher than the rest. The impeccable service history and especially low mileage are also huge boons for an already impressive and enduring machine and this looks to be a truly exemplary and unique representation of the marque.

To arrange a viewing, click the 'Book Viewing' button located under the 'Place Bid' button. Viewings can be booked up until the day before the auction ends, after which the option will change to 'Contact Seller' for further enquiries. This seller is located in Ludlow, Shropshire.

Alternatively, this car will be available for viewing at the PistonHeads Annual Service at Bicester Motion on 8 Aug 2026.