2000 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage

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10:50 AM, 31 Oct 2025Vehicle sold
Sold for

£15,840

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“ The V12 engine Vantage was the car the DB7 always should have been. A true Aston, beautiful but packing a hard-core performance punch. ”

With just 43,827 miles and an excellent service history, 20 service stamps and a great stack of invoices to complement Aston Martin, it is clear this has been a well-cared-for grand tourer.

Background

Twenty-four years. That is the time that separates the Aston Martin DB6 and the DB7, leaving a long period for fans to yearn for the next DB in the series. Internally dubbed the ‘XX Project’, the DB7 was designed by Aston Martin and Jaguar design veteran Ian Callum, along with Keith Helfet, who had previously put pencil to paper to design the super-fast, super-sleek Jaguar XJ220.

It’s not just Aston Martin’s design that traces its roots to Jaguar. The DB7 is essentially a reworked version of the Jaguar XJS platform, and the six-cylinder variant of the DB7 was based on the Jaguar AJ6 engine. In fact, it’s not just the Jaguar parts bin Aston Martin rummaged through: you’ll also find Mazda 323F rear lights, door handles from a Mazda 323 Estate, turn signals from the Mazda MX-5, interior door mirror switches from a Ford Scorpio, and even door mirrors from a Citroën CX.

Although the Aston Martin DB7 is a bit of a patchwork quilt albeit a pretty one one thing that is very much original is the V12 lump under the bonnet. Offering a displacement of 5,935cc, it produces 426hp along with 542Nm of torque. 0-62mph is achieved in 5.0 seconds for the manual (5.1 seconds for the automatic), with a top speed of 184mph, although this is limited to 165mph for the automatic.

At the time of production, the DB7 was the highest-produced Aston Martin, with over 7,000 models built. Production took place in the same plant previously used for the Jaguar XJ220, another Jaguar connection. Made in Bloxham, the DB7 was the only Aston Martin produced there, and it was the only one with a steel unit construction from Jaguar.

Key Facts


  • Low Mileage from New
  • Well Documented Maintenance
  • Interesting Show History
  • 18" Alloy Wheels

  • SCFAB12311K301332
  • 43,827 miles
  • 5935cc
  • auto
  • Mendip Blue
  • Parchment Leather with Blue Piping
  • Right-hand drive
  • Petrol

Vehicle location
THE MARKET HQ, United Kingdom

Background

Twenty-four years. That is the time that separates the Aston Martin DB6 and the DB7, leaving a long period for fans to yearn for the next DB in the series. Internally dubbed the ‘XX Project’, the DB7 was designed by Aston Martin and Jaguar design veteran Ian Callum, along with Keith Helfet, who had previously put pencil to paper to design the super-fast, super-sleek Jaguar XJ220.

It’s not just Aston Martin’s design that traces its roots to Jaguar. The DB7 is essentially a reworked version of the Jaguar XJS platform, and the six-cylinder variant of the DB7 was based on the Jaguar AJ6 engine. In fact, it’s not just the Jaguar parts bin Aston Martin rummaged through: you’ll also find Mazda 323F rear lights, door handles from a Mazda 323 Estate, turn signals from the Mazda MX-5, interior door mirror switches from a Ford Scorpio, and even door mirrors from a Citroën CX.

Although the Aston Martin DB7 is a bit of a patchwork quilt albeit a pretty one one thing that is very much original is the V12 lump under the bonnet. Offering a displacement of 5,935cc, it produces 426hp along with 542Nm of torque. 0-62mph is achieved in 5.0 seconds for the manual (5.1 seconds for the automatic), with a top speed of 184mph, although this is limited to 165mph for the automatic.

At the time of production, the DB7 was the highest-produced Aston Martin, with over 7,000 models built. Production took place in the same plant previously used for the Jaguar XJ220, another Jaguar connection. Made in Bloxham, the DB7 was the only Aston Martin produced there, and it was the only one with a steel unit construction from Jaguar.

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Overview

Registered on 16th December 2000, this lovely 2000 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage has covered just 43,827 miles, a fraction of what the 6.0-litre V12 is capable of. With just six former keepers, the Aston comes with an excellent service history, viewable in the Documents section, which shows that the car has been well maintained by Aston Martin and independent specialists throughout its life.

The well-specced DB7 comes with some nice optional extras, such as 18” alloy wheels, GTA rear light conversion, full leather with heated front seats, air conditioning, factory satellite navigation, and a factory-upgraded Alpine audio system with remote control, complete with a boot-mounted amplifier and CD multi-changer.

This DB7 has even had a brush with the stars, having been used at many Aston Martin events including James Bond at 50, and was the club car for Concourse of Elegance, held at Hampton Court Palace.

A well-maintained example with some nice touches ensures it stands out from other Aston Martin DB7s.

Exterior

With lines and curves in all the right places, this luxurious grand tourer from Aston Martin is finished in the stunning Mendip Blue. The paintwork presents very well, with the odd age-related stone chip as you would expect, but nothing excessive.

Starting with the iconic, large open-mouth grille, the stainless steel mesh in the upper and lower sections is in excellent condition. The headlight lenses are free from damage, with a bright finish and no discolouration, and the same applies to the foglights and indicators. There are a couple of minor scuffs on the underside of the bumper, possibly caused by a speed bump or kerb, but these aren’t noticeable when viewed from above.

Looking down the long flanks of the DB7, no dings or dents are visible, and the door shut lines appear even. There are a couple of minor chips on the edge of the driver’s door, easily touched in. Looking at the windows, there don’t appear to be any noticeable scratches, and the seals and rubbers look to be in good order.

The rear is where you will see the most noticeable addition to the DB7: the GTA light conversion, installed by Chiltern Aston in 2001, gives a fresh look to the rear end. The bumper is free of scuffs or damage, and the large tailpipes for the sports exhaust have a bright finish.

Fitted with a set of factory-option 10-spoke 18-inch alloy wheels, finished in silver, these are in excellent condition on all corners. All four Bridgestone Potenza S-02 tyres have plenty of tread remaining.

Interior

What better colour to complement the Mendip Blue exterior than a full Parchment leather interior with contrasting blue piping?

The seats in the DB7 are in relatively good condition, with some age-related creasing, as expected, but thanks to the low mileage this isn’t excessive in the front or rear.

Covered in Pacific Blue leather, the dashboard is free from damage, as is the Burr Walnut dash trim, which extends down to the automatic gear lever and the door cards. The instrument cluster functions correctly, with no warning lights displayed, and the mileage reads 43,827. All switchgear is in good order and reported by the vendor to be fully operational.

Finished in a similar colour to the seats, the Alcantara headlining is in good order, with no sagging. The dark blue carpets are in good condition, showing no signs of heavy use.

Inside the boot, there is an Alpine amplifier and CD multi-changer. The warning triangle is also in place, mounted on the boot lid.

Mechanical

The 6.0-litre V12 spins over and fires up without hesitation. The DB7 runs as it should, with no issues reported by the vendor.

Coupled to the V12 is the automatic ZF gearbox, which the car effortlessly navigates with smooth gear changes.

On the road, there are no untoward noises from the suspension, and the brakes bring the car to a stop in a straight line, with no juddering through the pedal. It is also worth noting that within the past 8,000 miles, the vendor has had new handbrake shoes fitted.

As mentioned earlier, the underside was given some preventive maintenance: thoroughly cleaned, with loose corrosion removed before being treated with Waxoyl.

History

With an impressive 20 stamps in the service book, the Aston also comes with a comprehensive set of invoices for work carried out. Some of the main invoices relate to work completed less than 10,000 miles ago. From 2012 to 2022, this work was performed by Aston Martin specialists Pugsley & Lewis, London, with over £20,000 spent on various parts and servicing, plus some cosmetic work to the underside, helping to futureproof the grand touring classic. There are also numerous other invoices for various other work and parts, as well as a large collection of previous MoT certificates, helping to authenticate the mileage.

Along with the excellent service history, the Aston comes with two keys, an Aston Martin Heritage Trust Certificate, original build spec sheet, and Owners Club information.

The DB7 has a valid MoT, carried out on 11th June 2026, and passed with no advisories.

Please note: the registration W12 LTD will be removed from the car by the time the auction ends.

Summary

With just 43,827 miles and an excellent service history, 20 service stamps and a great stack of invoices to complement Aston Martin, it is clear this has been a well-cared-for grand tourer.

The DB7 boasts some desirable additions, such as GTA rear lights, sports exhaust system, factory Alpine audio, satellite navigation system, and, of course, the wonderful 6.0-litre V12, the icing on the cake for any Aston Martin enthusiast.

We estimate that sitting behind the wheel of this well-maintained, desirable grand tourer will cost between £16,000 - £20,000.

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