2017 Aston Martin DB11 V12 Auto

This fine example of the sublime DB11 dates from 2017 being first registered in April of that year. Originally supplied by Aston Martin Birmingham, the first lucky owner retained the DB11 for a little under a year and a half covering less than 5,000 miles in their tenure. The second registered keeper kept the Aston for over 4 years.

The third and current registered keeper acquired the Aston Martin in March of 2023. At that stage the car had covered a mere 21,300 miles or so. Today the digital odometer reads just 23,048 miles resulting in a DB11 which is just nicely run in and ready to surprise and delight its fourth privileged keeper. 

The car is now only being offered for sale due to the sad passing of the registered keeper. The sale is being arranged by the owner’s family who look forward to this loved supercar going on to a likeminded keeper who is going to use and enjoy this 600bhp, V12 Aston Martin.
 

The DB11’s sleek exterior was the work of designer Miles Nurnburger under the direction of Marek Reichman, Aston Martin’s Head of Design. They managed to deliver a stunning looking new car that was still instantly recognisable as an Aston Martin. Easy to aspire to, of course, and notoriously hard to achieve. A traditional grill, with a light redesign, mingles with new elements like the clamshell bonnet and dramatic roof and wing strakes brings a recognisable package bang up to date with heaps of drama and theatre thrown in for good measure.

This example presents in contemporary looking Cobalt Blue combined with Obsidian Black picking out the roof and wing mirrors backs. A black grill, chin spoiler and rear diffuser help to tie together the disparate elements of the livery, and very effectively too. New LED head and taillight clusters add to that “same but new” philosophy which has always proved so successful for Aston Martin. In side profile the 65mm longer wheelbase of the DB11 is noticeable. This extra length not only provides additional rear leg room (87mm) but also allows for the big V12 to be positioned for an optimum weight distribution.

The DB11 squats purposefully on a set of 20 inch, 10-spoke directional gloss black, diamond turned wheels. The design of these allows for a reassuring view of the huge, gloss red finished, and Aston Martin scripted brake callipers and accompanying dustbin lid sized ventilated discs. These are fitted with a set of Bridgestone Potenza tyres. This is a staggered set with 295/35s at the rear and 255/40s at the front. 
 

Aston Martin’s own promotional material made a big deal of the DB11 being a “Grand Tourer which is real world prepared.” In practice this amounted to that 65mm increase in wheelbase giving 10mm more legroom in the front and a generous 87mm in the back. The headroom had increased too by 10mm. The boot was tested to accommodate the mandatory “two golf bags” and twin ISOFIX points allowed for two child seats, too.

Despite all this “real worldliness” the DB11’s cabin is entirely appropriate to a 600bhp, V12 supercar. The “black on black” finish lends it an impressive level of sophistication and the technology on show is light years ahead of what the DB9 could offer. In DB11 guise this includes a full-colour 12" TFT LCD display for the instrument cluster while a second, centrally mounted 8" TFT screen is dedicated to infotainment. Our car also boasts the optional and uprated 1000-watt Bang & Olufsen BeoSound system. This, of course, sounds extraordinary but looks like an art-installation thanks to the anodised aluminium speaker covers and accompanying dash top horn tweeters.

The black leather sports seats feature what Aston Martin call “Celestial perforation” with integrated headrests complete with embossed Aston Martin wing emblems. These are, of course, electrically operated and heated. Condition appears immaculate and commensurate with a 22,000-mile prestige car. The rear seats look beautiful but quite restrictive for average sized bodies making this very much a 2+2 despite its increased dimensions.

A chunky, leather three spoke multi-functional steering wheel combines a slew of controls with finely hewn alloy gear change paddles. The TFT instruments blend astounding clarity with optimal functionality and modernity. Warm charcoal Alcantara headlining and deep woollen carpets contribute to a truly luxurious ambiance. Even the woollen carpeted boot does indeed look perfectly able of swallowing those two golf bags and more besides.
 

Of course, a modern Aston Martin’s technical specification is going to leave enthusiasts and connoisseurs positively drooling. Even automotive muggles can’t help to be impressed by this one, however.  The AE-31 all-alloy quad overhead cam, 48 valve, 5.2 litre bi-turbo, V12 with cylinder de-activation is clearly the headline act here. How can 600bhp and 500 plus Ib-ft of torque fail to stir the soul a little? All this thrust and twist is fed to the rear wheels via an eight-speed ZF automatic transmission via a limited slip differential. This configuration was good for a 200mph top speed with 62 mph arriving in just 3.9 seconds. Evo magazine would talk of “impressive surge of acceleration,” “sharp-shifting transmission,” and “huge performance.”

As is common with modern supercars, large portions of the under-bonnet environment are dressed in elaborate and expensive looking engine covers. It certainly helps neaten the inevitably pipe and cable strewn character of a V12 powerhouse whilst also discouraging the handier owner from getting the whitworth spanner set out. Nowadays the “built by” plaque is replaced by an “inspected by” iteration with Viktoria Berces doing the honours in this case. A heavy duty, triangular cross member ties the suspension turrets and the bulkhead together to keep all those inevitable G-forces behaving benignly. The underside of the Aston Martin is comprehensively faired in and plenty of sound absorbing acoustic “carpet” is noted.
 

The Aston Martin comes with its current V5 registration document in the name of the last owner. The car holds a current, advisory free MoT valid until February 2025. This was performed at 22,911 miles.
The hard bound original book pack is present including the key service record book. This documents six Aston Martin dealer services despite the car’s very moderate milage to date. The service intervals observed and noted are respectively 6,869; 10,529; 12,113; 17,730; 21,270 and 22,941 miles. Two original Aston Martin keys are present, one in its original foam fitted box. 
 

New Aston Martins don’t come around as frequently as cars from better funded competitors. As a result, the incremental improvements between models are often dramatic. That is certainly the case with the segway between the DB9 and the DB11. Every aspect of the car had progressed in quantum leaps with the later car really representing a definitively modern world-beater in every conclusive sense.

This example is a gem. It looks great in its contemporary Cobalt Blue hue and is so lightly used and carefully stewarded that it appears to be in an “as new” condition mechanically and aesthetically. In optimal V12, 600bhp Aston Martin powered specification this is a real “sweet spot” example that is bound to excite plenty of interest. And rightly so.

We are happy to offer this car for auction with an estimate in the range of £60,000 - £70,000.

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