1999 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage

The new millennium saw Aston Martin revamp the DB7, launching the V12 Vantage you see here. The newly developed six-litre, 414bhp engine channelled its power through either a five-speed automatic or, better still, a six-speed manual.

Which is what you will be bidding on here – and it’s a combination that sees the Vantage streak from rest to 60mph in five seconds dead on its way to a top speed of 185mph.

With just four previous keepers, ‘V12 DBA’ is finished in Antrim Blue with a Parchment hide interior. Recently serviced and professionally machine-polished, it’s ready to thrill and delight its new owner.

The Antrim Blue paintwork was corrected and a Gtechniq ceramic coating applied in September. This work alone set the seller back £1,200 but was worth every penny as the result is fantastic finish to what must be one of the best DB7 colours of ‘em all.

Subtle enough to pass unnoticed by the great unwashed and yet dark enough for the cognoscenti to appreciate the DB7’s iconic lines, you’ll attract admiring glances from those who recognise a tight shutline and a ripple-free flank when they see one – while your average ne’er-do-well won’t give it a second glance.

The headlamps are free of cloudiness and damage, and the rest of the lamp lenses are still bright and free of cracks.

The badges are excellent too, as is the limited chrome.

As for the 10-spoke, 18-inch alloy wheels, they’re free of kerbing marks and scrapes, so there’s nothing to mar their finish. They hide subtle black brake calipers too, and while the brake discs do have some surface rust, that’d be gone within a few miles.

As for the rubber, front tyres are good Michelin Pilot Sport 4s, while the rears are well-worn Bridgestones that will need to be replaced, something that was picked up on the last MoT.

As for other flaws, while the main grille is in great shape, the smaller one beneath has surface rust. It’s the same story with the mesh grilles on either front wing, and given how good the rest of the exterior is, we can see remedying this topping the (short) list of jobs for the new owner to do.

The headlining was retrimmed, along with the A-, B-, and C-pillars, in August 2024 at a cost of £840. This interior work was followed by re-Connolising of the driver’s seat and gearknob a month later. The interior was also deep cleaned and the result is a cabin that’s every bit as impressive as the coachwork.

Finished in Parchment hide with contrasting dark blue leather on the dashboard, the sides and rear of the seats, and the top of the door cards, the recent professional intervention has left it looking like a car a quarter of its age.

The (good) carpets are dark blue too, and the wooden veneer is not only glossy but it’s free of cracks and chips.

The headunit is an Bluetooth-equipped Alpine jobbie that channels CDs via the Kenwood multichanger in the boot.

An Aston Martin umbrella takes pride of place in the (very good) boot, and there’s a warning triangle, space-saver spare wheel, and tool kit in there too.

Given the recent expenditure it won’t surprise you to learn that there isn’t much for the winning bidder to do. If you’re of a fastidious nature then you might like to look at the marks on the central armrest, the age-induced wear to the gearlever gaiter, a mark to the blue leather above the central air vents, and the black mark on the transmission tunnel to the right of the nearside rear seat.

All are minor though, so we can see most folk living with them and never giving them another thought.

The Aston Martin’s routine maintenance history is recorded as follows:

• 30.09.1999 and 61 miles – pre-delivery inspection by JCT600
• 29.10.1999 and 723 miles – service by JCT600
• 22.09.2000 and 4,122 miles – service by JCT600
• 12.04.2002 and 6,070 miles – service by JCT600
• 17.06.2003 and 8,279 miles – service by Ian Mason
• 01.04.2005 and 13,169 miles – service by Harwoods
• 13.12.2005 and 18,979 miles – service by Harwoods
• 17.07.2006 and 21,803 miles – service by Newlands Motors
• 14.04.2008 and 33,397 miles – service by Newlands Motors
• 21.05.2010 and 42,772 miles – service by Newlands Motors
• 17.06.2011 and 44,895 miles – service by Newlands Motors
• 06.06.2013 and 53,810 miles – service by Newlands Motors
• 16.05.2014 and 56,471 miles – service by Newlands Motors
• 01.08.2015 and 62,169 miles – service by Newlands Motors
• 19.06.2017 and 69,914 miles – service by Newlands Motors
• 18.06.2020 and 76,251 miles – service by David Marks Garages
• 08.10.2024 and 78,160 miles – service by Mike Farina Auto Services

As you can see, the V12 engine bursts into life with enthusiasm, idles perfectly, revs like a demon, and produces one of the best exhaust notes outside of an F1 paddock.

The engine bay was valeted in September 2024, which has left it in a very good condition. The underbonnet soundproofing mat is in good shape too, which means we can’t see anything under there to worry about other than the cosmetic issues of the odd rusty fastener and bracket.

The underside looks very good with only the usual light surface rust. No MoT tester has ever had cause to bring up the thorny issue of structural corrosion, but if it were ours we’d break out the wire brush and sort out what little rust there is before it becomes a problem.

In storage and SORN’d between 2020 and 2024, the DB7’s MoT certificate is valid until March 2025. Better still, the only advisories it picked up were for the worn rear tyres we mentioned earlier.

The history file includes the Aston Martin book pack and wallet, the stamped service history booklet, and a bunch of invoices for the work that’s been carried out on it over the years.

With a guide price of between £18,000 and £23,000, we’re reminded (again!) of just how cheap Aston Martin DB7s are at the moment – and we surely can’t be alone in wondering how long this can go on for.

Because we think they’re criminally undervalued, especially in V12 Vantage form like the car you see here.

Freshly fettled and boasting a good paper history to support its condition, this is a car you buy to drive and to enjoy – and if others start to appreciate them in the way they should, you might even find you got into DB7 ownership at the exactly right time.

Viewing is strongly encouraged, and this particular car is located with the vendor in Sonning Common, Berkshire. To arrange an appointment to inspect this vehicle, please use the Contact Seller button on the listing. Feel free to ask any questions, or try our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.