2004 Aston Martin DB9 V12 Coupe

Showing fewer than 70,000 miles on the odometer, this 2004 Aston Martin DB9 has been in the seller’s hands since 2020. He’s covered around 7,000 hugely enjoyable miles in it since then, and it’s been his pride and joy, even prompting him to join the Aston Martin Owners Club.

Being an early car, it also benefits from the lower rate of annual Vehicle Excise Duty; dial in Midnight Blue Metallic and a Sandstorm hide interior plus a peerless service history, four new tyres, and an advisory-free MoT and ’G12 WHE’ would be the ideal introduction to Aston Martin ownership. 
 

Isn’t it great to see an Aston Martin finished in something other than the usual silver? And doesn’t Midnight Blue Metallic perfectly suit its svelte lines?

It’s a colour that seems to shimmer between shades too, although it does it more discreetly than the sort of flip-effect we see on some other British sportscars…

(It’s also nice to see silver brake calipers for the same reason; this isn’t a car that feels the need to shout.)

Regardless of your thoughts on the hue, few will find anything to quibble about its condition, which is excellent with a flawless shine, tight shutlines, and excellent panel alignment; few cars have the presence of a DB9 and this one oozes class.

The 19-inch alloy wheels are in fine fettle too, with three of them being free of scrapes, dinks, and other kerbing damage. There is a little loss of lacquer and some minor nibbling to the nearside front rim.

Tyres are Nexen N Fera all round and they’re date-stamped 2024, so are new and still have oodles of tread left on ‘em.

We will never get tired of telling you that experience shows that matching high-quality tyres are an infallible sign of a caring and mechanically sympathetic owner who is prepared to spend the appropriate amount in maintaining their car properly.

The badges and light lenses are all in great shape, which means there’s very little for you to worry about on the coachwork.

All we can spot are small patches corrosion on the both sides where the roof panel meets the rear wings plus some microblistering on the offside of the boot lid. 
 

Despite featuring the classic car staples of wood ‘n’ leather, the DB9’s cabin is resolutely of the 21st century.

Impeccably designed and immaculately presented, twenty years of careful curation have been underpinned by some recent light renovations.

The headlining was replaced in 2022, so that’s clean, taut, and free of any wear or damage whatsoever.

The ‘ski slope’ and ‘hockey sticks’ were refurbished by Aston Installations at the same time, and a new HD screen and a pair of boot struts were also fitted by the same firm. The final bill came to £1,430 but the seller is a fastidious sort and says it was worth every penny.

As for the rest, the Sandstorm hide seats are both beautifully designed and still very comfortable. The huge side bolsters and shoulder supports on the front seats offer massive lateral support and they are, of course, electrically adjustable.

Their condition is very good: The driver’s seat is a little rumpled, but the rest are in an excellent condition with barely any creases much less noticeable wear.

The wood trim is very good too being glossy and undamaged and the rest – the carpets, door cards, leather-covered dashboard, switches, controls, and pedals – are all similarly impressive.

It’s also laden with the usual toys you’d expect to find on a grand touring car of this era – plus some you wouldn’t including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto plus Bluetooth connectivity.

Of course, everything works as it should including the air-conditioning which was recharged only last month and so blows ice-cold.

The boot is a very useful size and has shrugged off the passing of twenty years with the same nonchalance as the cabin.

If we’re being finicky then the nearside door latch is scruffy and could with being refurbished and the lower edge of the rubber seal on the driver’s door is scuffed but that that is the extent of our pickiness says it all. 
 

The Aston Martin’s service record is as impressive as its cosmetic condition:

•    30.11.2004 and 50 miles – pre-delivery inspection by Jacksons Rue Des Pres of Jersey
•    05.01.2005 and 1,076 miles – service by Stratstone
•    09.02.2006 and 4,559 miles – service by HWM Aston Martin
•    14.02.2007 and 7,147 miles – service by HWM Aston Martin
•    24.07.2007 and 8,114 miles – service by HWM Aston Martin
•    25.07.2008 and 18,524 miles – service by HWM Aston Martin
•    30.06.2009 and 23,765 miles – service by HWM Aston Martin
•    03.10.2011 and 31,122 miles – service by Stratstone
•    13.11.2012 and 36,216 miles – service by Stratstone
•    28.05.2014 and 46,762 miles – service by Stratstone
•    07.10.2015 and 51,489 miles – service by M.P. Auto Services
•    17.01.2017 and 55,388 miles – service by M.P. Auto Services
•    10.02.2018 and 59,195 miles – service by M.P. Auto Services
•    15.07.2020 and 63,338 miles – service by Hawk Motors
•    03.12.2021 and 67,574 miles – service by Westley Garage Ltd

As you can see, while the last service was only 2,500 miles ago it was carried out in 2021, so it’s probably due one on the grounds of time elapsed.

Nonetheless, as the video demonstrates it fires up first time, idles as it should, revs as you’d hope, and has an exhaust note that’ll haunt your dreams - and, it does it all without illuminating any warning lights on the dashboard.

The engine bay is ridiculously clean, and isn’t it great to see that Aston Martin weren’t afraid to make the mighty V12 the centrepiece rather than hiding it away behind a series of infuriatingly-difficult-to-remove plastic covers?

Mind you, the decision to exclude them must have been made easier by not having to factor soundproofing into the equation…

And one of the many joys of running an Aston Martin is the attention to detail; just take a look at the fuel and oil filler caps, for example. And the strut braces. And the Aston Martin badge between the cylinder banks. Heck, there’s even a metal plate to tell you who undertook the final inspection of your handbuilt supercar. (Paul Goddard, in case you were wondering.)

As for the underside, the fact the only adverse comment we can make is the presence of a few rusty screws means you can delete this area from your list of potential concerns.
 

The DB9’s MoT certificate, which is valid until June 2025, was gained, like so many before, with no advisories.

The recent Vehicle History Check is clear, and the history file includes the leather-covered service history booklet and a thick sheaf of old MoT certificates and invoices.

NB: As a 2004 model, it benefits from a lower rate of VED than the later cars. The rate is currently £415 a year, or £36.31 a month. By contrast, a 2013 model would set you back £735 a year, or £64.31 month.
 

The DB9 is every inch the modern Aston Martin. Beautifully built and utterly gorgeous, its cutting-edge engineering and uber-modern design is wrapped around one of the best engines in the business.

And yet, for all its many attractions its price remains stubbornly constant, something that surely can’t continue for much longer. This is, after all, a hand-built British coupé with a V12 under the bonnet and supercar performance…

Which makes the £18,000 and £20,000 we think this one will fetch astonishing value - but as it’s being offered with no reserve, it’s going to sell from the very first bid, so may even go for less…

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