2000 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage Volante

First registered in 2000, this V12 powered DB7 Vantage Volante is finished in the timeless and classy combination of Braemar Blue metallic over a light Mid Grey and Pacific interior, and was well-specified from the factory, with a built-in sat-nav system with remote operation amongst other desirable extras.

Used as a weekend toy or ‘pleasure’ car by our vendor, it is just one of numerous cars within their collection, meaning that although it was enjoyed throughout the current ownership, the mileage and use has been kept relatively low, due to ‘rotating’ through the cars in his collection.

Garaged throughout its current ownership, the original stereo remains in the boot (along with the period Aston Martin golf umbrella!) and the perfect private registration V12 DVV ('V12' for the engine and 'VV' for Vantage Volante, in case you didn't twig) is included with the car, adding to what is already a fantastic example of this V12 drop-top GT car.

Timelessly styled by Callum et al, the design of the DB7 (along with its contemporaries) is ageing like a fine wine, with many enthusiasts praising the sleek, fuss-free design, especially compared to the more angular, aggressive styling road that Aston are going down with their recent cars.

As far as we can see, the bodywork shows no sign of any dents, dings or impact damage, nor any mis-aligned panels or untoward gaps. The history folder shows an invoice for work to both rear quarter panels - including paint - though this has evidently been finished to a very high standard and we can't see any colour difference. Corrosion is common in this area of the cars but none is found here, the vendor having attended to this at an early stage to avoid this type of deterioration.

There are, naturally, a few light wear marks as you’d expect from a car of this era, such as stone chips to the front end and lower bumpers, along with a few minor marks to the paintwork dotted around the car, but nothing that is particularly attention-grabbing or unsightly.

Elsewhere, the headlights are in good order and free from damage, though there is some slight discolouration and hazing, as we often see with Aston and Jaguar products of this era. There is also a chip out of the front number plate, though this would be easily replaced.

Up above, the folding roof is in generally good nick with only some light creasing from spending long periods of time stowed away. There is also some wear to the offside rear corner near the window, where the roof appears to have worn away and rubbed against the mechanism, causing a couple of small holes in the top cover. This is a common problem with DB7 Convertibles, many having small patches sewn in to cover them. There are no reported issues with waterproofing and the issue has not been deemed important by the recent AML health check.

All four wheels are in good order. There is some corrosion noted around the bolt holes so the purchaser may wish to have them refurbished to bring the wheels to a standard in line with the rest of the bodywork. The tyres appear in good shape.

Light-coloured interiors are always a welcome feature as a GT car ages gracefully, though they do require a higher degree of regular cleaning and maintenance to keep them in top condition.

Thankfully, it would appear that this DB7 has benefitted from exactly that, as the interior is in excellent shape throughout and presents very well indeed, especially for a vehicle of this age and mileage.

There is some minor wear visible on the outer driver’s seat bolster, and to a lesser degree on the outer passenger seat bolster, but no sign of any rips, tears or damage elsewhere, on both the front and rear seats.

The carpets look to be in great shape. The centre console and dashboard are excellent, with only a couple of minor marks to the wooden veneer trim, which is otherwise excellent and retains a deep gloss shine and finish.

The foot pedals are chromed and as you will expect there is some wear to their finish.

Up above, the inside of the folding soft top looks good to us, whilst all of the switches, dials and electrical systems inside the cabin are reported to be in full working order, including the electronic roof system.

Finally, the boot is free from any major wear or staining, and plays host to an upgraded Alpine amplifier. There is also a full tool kit, space-saver spare wheel, and an Aston Martin golf umbrella - perfect for long days on the green.

In the engine bay, the 6.0-litre, naturally-aspirated V12 engine presents well, though there isn’t a great deal to see, on account of the various covers and ‘dress up’ items Aston fitted in order to tidy up the engine bay.

Out on the road, the car is reportedly in rude health, and neither our photographer nor our vendor reports any known faults, untoward behaviours or strange noises from the engine, transmission or suspension components.

The chassis and underside all look to be nice and solid, with only the expected ‘bloom’ on the exposed components such as the exhaust, and nothing that looks concerning as far as we can see.

The most recent MoT exam - dated 07 April 2021 - shows a pass with the following advisory items:

- Engine bay components obscuring testable items

- Slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

- Oil leak, but not excessive.

Included with the car (aside from the great number plate) is an impressive history, with numerous documents from both Aston Martin main dealers and specialists, along with handbooks and manuals for the car and its systems.

In terms of invoicing, the full collection is available to view below, but highlights include:

- New window glass, a health check and other work from Aston Martin Leeds.

- Paint and body work to both OSR panels at a cost of £400,

- New subframe cradle mounts, drop links and ARB bushes in September 2021 at a cost of £375,

- Three new radius arm bushes, a speed sensor loom, tracking and miscellaneous work in December 2020 at a cost of £253,

- New battery December 2019.

- Both fuel pumps replaced, along with the throttle position sensor on bank one and other work in March 2018 at a cost of £631.

- New contacts and starter cables in 2018.

The most recent service took place in February 2016 at 31,095 miles, carried out to the 60,000 miles specification. This work included an oil and filter change, new fuel filters, flush and refill power steering fluid, handbrake adjustment, a brake fluid flush, drive shaft greasing, adjustment of the throttle linkage and other work, both for MoT prep and other miscellaneous items, with the full invoice and work breakdown available below.

Finally, there is two sets of keys, and a recent Vehicle Health Check by Aston Martin Leeds, with the only noted item being the aforementioned minor oil leak which came up on the MoT exam.

The MoT runs until 6 April 2022, and the seller advises us that they have since seen to the steering rack mounting bushes. 

With a howling V12 soundtrack, timeless styling and the ability to cruise entire continents with the wind in your hair, it’s no wonder the Vantage Volante proved so popular in-period, so much so that the inline-six engined cars were actually discontinued before 2000!

This particular example is presented in a fantastic colour combination and strong factory specification, and is in excellent overall condition both mechanically and aesthetically, with only a couple of minor MoT advisories to attend to, should the next owner wish to take the car to the next level.

Perfect for weekend drives or transcontinental holidays, we estimate this 2000 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage Volante to be worth in the region of of £25,000 to £30,000, representing a lot of car for the money. Go on, you know you want to!

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