2010 Aston Martin V12 Vantage

We are delighted to be offering for sale an Onyx Black V12 Vantage Coupe and a very low mileage example to boot, with just 21900 miles covered.

Our seller bought the car five years ago from Aston Martin main dealer HWM in Weybridge to add to his already impressive collection of cars. He had always wanted to own an Aston and chose his car very carefully. We cannot fault his choice.

He has driven the car extensively, adding around 6,000 miles to the odometer. The undoubted highlight was a touring holiday in the Bavarian Alps, the car relishing the challenging, hilly terrain. And of course, there was some autobahn time, a chance to really let the Aston let rip!

Our seller reports that the car has never missed a beat in his ownership, thanks in part no doubt to a full and comprehensive main dealer service history. A car like this really does benefit from the manufacturer’s expertise.

With plans for 2022 now being formulated, our seller has decided that he now wants a car a tad more sedate and hence he is switching his allegiance to the Prancing Horse, a convertible model having turned his head.

His loss, your potential gain, so read on for the nitty gritty.

With such a low mileage, it will not surprise you to learn of the Vantage’s excellent condition. We think the bodywork and paintwork are absolutely outstanding.

Yes, there are a few very minor marks here and there, mainly stone chips to the nose. Black is notoriously unforgiving when it comes to showing off blemishes, but with loving care from all the car’s owners, the paintwork gleams.

The stylish alloy wheels are all immaculate and are shod with matching Pirelli P Zero tyres, all with plenty of tread on them. Matching premium tyres are essential on a performance car such as this and their fitment is an excellent indication of careful and considered ownership.

And before we forget, that rather special cherished registration is staying with the car… Our seller reports that the plate always attracts a huge amount of interest, and he has resisted many substantial offers to buy it. He feels it should stay with his beloved Aston.

The Vantage’s first owner specified carbon fibre racing seats and they certainly look the part. Part leather, part Alcantara, they offer comfort, of course, but plenty of side support too, should you be making full use of the car’s substantial power on a twisty road.

This is a small area of wear to the driver’s seat side bolster, but precious little else to age the car’s interior.

The driving position is nigh on perfect. A short stretch from the thick rimmed steering wheel is the alloy gear lever, a substantial affair. With so much power, short shifting is likely to be the norm, with third gear happy to pull from low revs until way in excess of the UK’s meagre motorway speed limit.

Carpets are immaculate throughout, as are both the headlining and dashboard.

As far as we could tell, everything functions as it should, as befits a car that has clearly been cared for during its 11-year life.

The boot is a decent sized, ideal for touring holidays and weekends away and this is supplemented by a useful carpeted area behind the front seats. No need to travel light.

The boot also has a CTEK battery charger connected, just plug it in to the mains when the car is not in use.

The heart of this car is undoubtedly that powerful V12 engine which completely fills the engine bay. Clean enough to eat your dinner off, if you’ll excuse the hackneyed expression, all the signs of careful maintenance are there.

The Vantage’s chassis is also in tip top condition – take a look at the pictures and see for yourself. A little surface dirt and that appears to be all.

Out on the road, the performance on offer from that engine is truly breath-taking, the car feeling tight as only a low mileage, well maintained car can.

As expected, this Aston comes with a fully stamped service book, the car having only been taken back to supplying dealer HWM for servicing etc by our seller.

In 2019 the car had a 10,000-mile service and this was repeated in November 2020. That latter workshop visit also included a coolant service and a few minor niggles were also addressed.

This is a car that has clearly wanted for nothing during its lifetime.

The aforementioned Pirelli tyres all have plenty of tread left, 5mm up front and 6mm to the rear.

The car’s MoT history is exemplary, and it was last tested in July of this year. Looking back, all we can find is one minor advisory for a wiper blade!

This V12 is going to a new owner and if you have your heart set on owning an Aston Martin, we think you will struggle to find a better car.

The colour combination suits the car rather well and the powerful engine and manual gearbox ensure that this is a true driver’s car.

Maintained to the very highest of standards, this car is ready to go. Perhaps the lucky new owner should make its first outing to see the new James Bond film, finally destined to reach our cinema screens later this month.

As with most things in life, the very best things do come at a price. We therefore confidently predict the car will sell for between £70,000 and £80,000. Place that winning bid and the car can be for your eyes only. From Gaydon with love, you only live once!

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