2006 Aston Martin DB9 Volante

This car is offered from outside of the European Union. It has been imported under temporary admission customs bond and is therefore subject to Dutch import tax (9%) on top of the winning bid price. Cars less than 30 years old will pay 10% Dutch import tax plus 21% VAT on the hammer. If exporting immediately to another country, then tax/duty will only be paid in that country.

The winning bidder will pay €500 customs charge on top of the ‘hammer’ price.

The winning bidder will receive a receipt for the final hammer value, as their proof of purchase.

This vehicle has been on static display in the Middle East for a number of years and the only history or paperwork available is displayed in the photo gallery. In all cases the papers shown are photocopies unless otherwise stated. We do not have the original paperwork.

Unless otherwise stated, we have not tried to start or drive the car and cannot vouch for its mechanical viability or functionality. The car is not registered anywhere.

It will require recommissioning prior to road use and is sold ‘as seen’.

As CARS Europe BV is the guarantor of all customs duties and taxes for vehicles within Dutch customs bond, the car cannot be released until full payment received.

All storage charges (€30 + local VAT per day commencing from the sixth day following the auction end) must be paid in full prior to the vehicle’s collection or onward transportation. Collection and viewings are strictly by appointment only.

Please send an email to the storage centre to ensure vehicle(s) are ready at time of collection. Photographic ID will be required at time of collection. If a third party is collecting for you, then written authorisation is required in advance from you and photographic ID of the third party is required at the time of collection.

CARS Europe BV will contact you after the balance payment is received to confirm onward transport requirements. For enquiries about import tax and shipping contact Madam Joanna Herlihy, +31 (0) 252 682 526, +44 7483 433912, joanna@carseurope.net.

VIN: SCFAD02AM6GB05569.

In common with many vehicles from the vendor’s collection, this 2006 LHD auto Aston Martin DB9 Volante comes with no paperwork beyond whatever photocopied documents are shown in the gallery section.

It does however, have its specification sheet and a sales invoice.

It has just 445 kms on its odometer.

The car takes power to the dashboard but doesn’t currently start or drive, so our appraisal of it is entirely based on its cosmetic appearance.

We believe it entered the vendor’s collection of static display vehicles in 2013.

This DB9 Volante is, to all intents and purposes, a barely used car with just a couple of easily resolvable cosmetic issues separating it from achieving truly immaculate condition.

The car’s bodywork is very good indeed, and with the exception of some scuffing below the front valance, there are no notable blemishes, dinks, dents or creases to speak of.

The ‘Titanium Silver’ paintwork, too, is in very good condition.

Eagle-eyed observers will have noticed some staining and streaking on the bonnet.

As far as we can tell, this hasn’t penetrated the protective film beneath it.

This film has become discoloured and yellowed in various places, presumably through age, but it does seem to have done its primary job of protecting the paintwork with commendable diligence.

The lights, lenses and wheels are also impressive, as are the badging, trim and other exterior fixtures and fittings.

The hood is also in excellent condition and goes up and down as it should.

There’s a small scuff on the boot lid to the left of the number plate space.

There’s also a very thin line (barely discernible) of scuffing just below the rear light clusters.

The good news continues unabated inside, which looks like what you’d expect to find in a car that’s probably yet to get through its first full tank of fuel.

The spec sheet tells us that the interior is a combination of ‘Phantom Grey’, ‘Falcon Grey’, ‘Tailors Grey’ and ‘Titan Grey’.

So, not quite 50 shades of grey, but still rather more than you’d think.

The upholstery is unmarked, uncreased and, of course, effectively unused.

The seats are soft, supple, comfortable and supportive.

The door cards, roof lining, carpets and mats are all beyond reproach.

The very attractive pale-coloured wood veneers are unmarked and have retained their sheen.

The boot is as good as the rest of it.

We can’t make any claims about the full functionality of switches, knobs, levers, toggles, buttons, dials, the Linn sound system or other electrics as we haven’t started or driven the car.

The clean, dry engine and engine bay look brand new, as do the car’s undersides.

Unless otherwise stated, this car comes with no history or service records beyond whatever photocopied documents are shown in the gallery.

No documents shown in the gallery in any way constitute any kind of licensing or registration certification.

It must be registered in the country of your choice and you will need to contact the appropriate vehicle licensing agency for instructions on how to do this.

Aside from one or two easy cosmetic fixes, this car is in virtually showroom-fresh condition and is remarkably well preserved for its age.

Provided, of course, that the engine, electrics and mechanicals are amenable to recommissioning and as good as the rest of it, we think you’ll struggle to find a DB9 Volante of this vintage that’s in much better condition or has lower kilometres on the clock.

We’re confident to offer this car for auction with an estimate of €40,000 - €60,000.

Viewing is always encouraged, and this particular car is located in a bonded warehouse near Amsterdam. To arrange an appointment please use the Contact Seller button at the top of the listing. Feel free to ask any questions or make observations in the comments section below, or try our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.