2016 Aston Martin DB9 GT

This car is offered from outside of the European Union. It has been imported under temporary admission customs bond and is therefore subject to Dutch import tax (9%) on top of the winning bid price. Cars less than 30 years old will pay 10% Dutch import tax plus 21% VAT on the hammer. If exporting immediately to another country, then tax/duty will only be paid in that country.

The winning bidder will pay €500 customs charge on top of the ‘hammer’ price.

The winning bidder will receive a receipt for the final hammer value, as their proof of purchase.

This vehicle has been on static display in the Middle East for a number of years and the only history or paperwork available is displayed in the photo gallery. In all cases the papers shown are photocopies unless otherwise stated. We do not have the original paperwork.

Unless otherwise stated, we have not tried to start or drive the car and cannot vouch for its mechanical viability or functionality. The car is not registered anywhere.

It will require recommissioning prior to road use and is sold ‘as seen’.

As CARS Europe BV is the guarantor of all customs duties and taxes for vehicles within Dutch customs bond, the car cannot be released until full payment received.

All storage charges (€30 + local VAT per day commencing from the sixth day following the auction end) must be paid in full prior to the vehicle’s collection or onward transportation. Collection and viewings are strictly by appointment only.

Please send an email to the storage centre to ensure vehicle(s) are ready at time of collection. Photographic ID will be required at time of collection. If a third party is collecting for you, then written authorisation is required in advance from you and photographic ID of the third party is required at the time of collection.

CARS Europe BV will contact you after the balance payment is received to confirm onward transport requirements. For enquiries about import tax and shipping contact Madam Joanna Herlihy, +31 (0) 252 682 526, +44 7483 433912, joanna@carseurope.net.

VIN: SCFFDAEM4GGA17499.

In common with many vehicles from the vendor’s collection, this 2016 LHD auto DB9 GT comes with no history or service records beyond whatever is shown in the documents section.

It has just 80 delivery kilometres on its odometer.

We believe it was bought new for the vendor’s collection of static display vehicles in 2017.

The car doesn’t start or run at present (but it does take power to the dashboard), so our appraisal of it is entirely based on its cosmetic appearance.

This is a very special car.

When the DB9 came to the end of its life in the form of the DB9 GT in 2016, Aston Martin decided to make the last 9 examples of both the coupé and the volante the pinnacles of the models.

Aston Martin’s ‘Q Division’ (yes, it’s a James Bond reference), were commissioned to produce something unique, exclusive and utterly exquisite.

We think they succeeded.

The ‘Cumberland Grey’ paintwork is an Aston Martin heritage colour that 007 fans might remember from 1980’s Aston V8s.

The upholstery and trim are wreathed in the softest ‘Bitter Chocolate’ semi-aniline hides with a gold-coloured welt and stitching.

The straight grain wood on the centre console is, to our eyes, a work of art.

So, too, are the mother-of-pearl and Sterling silver Aston Martin ‘wings’ badges at the front and rear.

The dashboard controls offer the satisfying interaction of haptic feedback.

We really don’t think we’ve ever seen any Aston Martin that looks or feels better, inside or out.

The car comes with the ‘crystal’ key and a special commemorative book describing and showing the creation of these ‘Last of 9’ models.

It might be easier, and quicker, to tell you about all of the car’s exterior cosmetic faults.

Well, it has a small scratch on the roof.

That’s it.

Everything else is pretty much brand-new and showroom fresh as far as we can see.

The wheels, badging and exterior fixtures and fittings are all very good.

The panels, panel gaps and shut lines are consistent, tight and even.

This is effectively an unused, time-warp car that just happens to be 7 years old.

It’s an equally fabulous story on the inside, which is the kind of classy and tasteful place we’d all like to spend some quality time.

The dark brown upholstery is unmarked, uncreased and untroubled by time or use.

The carpets, mats, door cards and headlining are beyond any sort of criticism.

The various badges, embroidery and switches attesting to the car’s ‘Last of 9’ status are all present and correct.

We can’t make any claims about the full functionality of switches, knobs, levers, toggles, buttons, dials or other electrics as we haven’t started or driven the car.

The clean, dry engine and engine bay look fine and the undersides of the car appear to have plenty of structural integrity, as you have a right to expect of a car that has only covered 80 kms.

This car comes with no history or service records.

It must be registered in the country of your choice and you will need to contact the appropriate vehicle licensing agency for instructions on how to do this.

No documents shown in the gallery in any way constitute any kind of licensing or registration certification unless otherwise stated.

Even by Aston Martin’s exemplary standards for stunning design and gorgeous aesthetic touches, this exceptionally rare ‘Last of 9’ DB9 GT sets new standards for automotive beauty.

We’d very much like one ourselves - provided, of course, that the engine, electrics and mechanicals are amenable to recommissioning and as dazzlingly impressive as the rest of it.

We’re confident to offer this car for auction with an estimate of €40,000 - €60,000.

Viewing is always encouraged, and this particular car is located in a bonded warehouse near Amsterdam. To arrange an appointment please use the Contact Seller button at the top of the listing. Feel free to ask any questions or make observations in the comments section below, or try our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.