2014 Aston Martin DB9

53 Bids Winner - "MAT"
8:20 PM, 03 Aug 2023Vehicle sold
Sold for

€73,140

(inc. Buyer’s Premium)
Winner - "MAT"
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Mark's review

Mark Livesey - Consignment Specialist Message Mark

“ Delivery Mileage - Needs Recommission ”

This car has travelled just 118 kms in 9 years. A reasonably fit and enthusiastic tortoise could achieve more than that, and this 510 bhp V12 Aston Martin is definitely no tortoise.

Background

Launched in 2003 as successor to the DB7, the DB9 was the first model to be built at Aston Martin's new factory at Gaydon, Warwickshire.

Like its DB7 predecessor, the DB9 was styled by Ian Callum.

The DB9 is powered by a development of the 5.9-litre, 48-valve, V12 engine found in the DB7 Vantage, which produced 470bhp, an output sufficient to propel the aerodynamic coupé from 0-100 km/h in 5.1 seconds on its way to a top speed of 305km/h.

The aluminium engine is mounted as far back as possible in the chassis while the transmission/final drive is positioned ahead of the rear axle, resulting in 85% of the car's mass being sited between the axles and a perfect 50/50 front/rear weight distribution.

  • SCFFDAAM9EGA15640
  • 118 kms
  • 6000
  • auto
  • Skyfall Silver
  • Spicy Red Leather
  • Left-hand drive
  • Petrol

Vehicle location
Nieuw Vennep, Netherlands

Background

Launched in 2003 as successor to the DB7, the DB9 was the first model to be built at Aston Martin's new factory at Gaydon, Warwickshire.

Like its DB7 predecessor, the DB9 was styled by Ian Callum.

The DB9 is powered by a development of the 5.9-litre, 48-valve, V12 engine found in the DB7 Vantage, which produced 470bhp, an output sufficient to propel the aerodynamic coupé from 0-100 km/h in 5.1 seconds on its way to a top speed of 305km/h.

The aluminium engine is mounted as far back as possible in the chassis while the transmission/final drive is positioned ahead of the rear axle, resulting in 85% of the car's mass being sited between the axles and a perfect 50/50 front/rear weight distribution.

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Overview

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: SCFFDAAM9EGA15640.

In common with many vehicles from the vendor’s collection, this 2014 LHD auto Aston Martin DB9 Coupé comes with no paperwork beyond whatever specification sheets and photocopied documents are shown in the gallery section.

It comes with three keys, including the ‘crystal’.

It has just 118 kms on its odometer.

The car starts and runs but, as we haven’t driven it, our appraisal of it is entirely based on its cosmetic appearance.

We believe it was bought new for the vendor’s collection of static display vehicles in 2014.

Unsurprisingly for a car that’s virtually unused, it is in pretty much as-new condition and is really very hard to fault in any way whatsoever.

Exterior

The car’s bodywork is very good indeed, and all panels, panel gaps and shut lines are consistent, even and devoid of any dinks, dents, creases or scrapes that we can see.

The ‘Skyfall Silver’ paintwork, too, is in very good condition and has retained plenty of shine and lustre over the course of its very quiet and sedate life.

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

There is some removable bespoke dealership badging affixed to the rear of the car.

We looked in vain for any scratches, stone chips, marks or other blemishes.

It really is very good indeed.

Interior

The ‘Spicy Red’ leather is popping with brightness and vibrancy.

Like the rest of the car, it doesn’t show any signs of use or wear and is clearly only vaguely acquainted with the human form.

The front seats currently won’t move forwards or backwards, but the seat backs can be made to adjust their angle of incline.

As the car hasn’t been used at all for nearly a decade, we would guess that this is probably nothing more than a faulty fuse or relay – but we can’t be sure, obviously.

The ‘Tailors Grey’ headlining is untroubled by the passage of time, as are the ‘Phantom Grey’ carpets and the glossy ‘Piano Black’ fascia trim.

There are a couple of small stains on the leather above the glove compartment.

The boot, you won’t be surprised to learn, 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 700W premium sound system or other electrics as we haven’t driven the car.

Mechanical

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

History

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.

Summary

This car has travelled just 118 kms in 9 years.

A reasonably fit and enthusiastic tortoise could achieve more than that, and this 510 bhp V12 Aston Martin is definitely no tortoise.

Provided, of course, that the engine, electrics and mechanicals are amenable to recommissioning and as good as the rest of it, this fine Aston Martin DB9 Coupé clearly qualifies as one of the best low-kilometres examples you could hope to find – and is certainly one of the most impressive we’ve seen.

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’.

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