2006 Aston Martin DB9

This 2006 DB9 coupe must surely rank as one of the very best available. Lovingly cherished by just three careful owners, the ultra-low mileage would suggest that it has been used carefully and sparingly, most likely on high days and holidays.

It comes to us from a much-respected classic car dealership and has been extremely well maintained with a full Aston Martin service history. The dealer carried out a service and dealt with a few minor issues, producing invoices for over £3,000.

The car boasts the rare and much sought after manual gearbox. It makes for a far more engaging drive. All too soon the three pedal car will have disappeared altogether, as we rapidly move towards electrification, so now’s the chance to have some fun in a proper driver’s car.

Dupont Sage Green was a special-order colour and it certainly stands out. In excellent condition, it is plain to see that this has been a pampered car, carefully garaged, regularly polished and generally loved. 

The alloy wheels have been recently refurbished and boast new centre caps. All are shod with premium branded tyres with plenty of tread.

This section is pitifully short, a shame but only because there are really no significant condition issues to report.

It comes as no surprise to find the interior is also in tip top condition. The leather seats have minimal creasing, and the side bolsters are pleasantly free of seat belt marks. They are super comfortable and supportive too, ideal for when pressing on, ensuring the driver will emerge at journey’s end relaxed and invigorated.

The air conditioning blows ice cold, the built in satellite navigation will guide you on your way and the parking sensors will ensure no low speed disasters when parking up.

A quality sound system is fitted, should you tire of hearing the stirring sound of that wonderful V12 engine in its stride.

There are back seats, though these are best suited for small children or extra luggage space. And talking of luggage, the boot is generous in its proportions and even still retains the fitted Aston Martin umbrella.

Carpets, clean as a whistle with no visible sign of wear and tear.

Quiet and refined when you want to waft, but equally the DB9 comes alive when you are in the mood. Drop a couple of cogs on the slick six-speed gearbox and explore the upper ends of the rev range for ultimate thrills.

We cannot fault the Aston’s on-road behaviour and we are confident the lucky buyer will be suitably impressed.

The engine bay is remarkably clean, another clear sign of careful ownership. Lifting the bonnet is enough to set the pulses racing as there is lots to enjoy.

Look underneath the car and there is nothing to concern. The very picky might want to carefully apply a little underseal to help preserve the car’s excellent condition. The vendor would like us to point out that his premises are shared with a farm, and just one journey can pick up a little 'mud' on the underside, as you can see from the pictures! With a little wash, he assures it will come up beautifully clean. 

As already mentioned, the car has been looked after by Aston Martin main dealers and there is supporting evidence to not only back this up, but also more receipts to show that this is a very well maintained car with an excellent service history. 

There are multiple stamps in the service book along with some significant expenditure recently to maintain the high quality of the Aston. For instance, the vendor has just spent £2,080 only this month, immediately prior to auction, on new electric window modules and an window motor, along with freshly refurbished wheels and a new battery. Comprehensive. Thorough.

The car’s MOT history reveals nothing of any concern and the current certificate is valid until November 2021.

The car has been thoroughly checked over and we can find nothing to fault. Low mileage and careful ownership – you can’t beat it!

We like the unusual and this Aston Martin DB9 is certainly that. An almost unique colour, the generally splendid condition and the ultra-low mileage all appeal.

However, we would suggest that it’s the manual gearbox that sets this car apart and introduces an element of driving pleasure somewhat lacking in the more common automatic versions. Rumour has that less than 1 in 20 DB9s were specified with the do-it-yourself stick-shift.

A car like this is getting very hard to find and being one of the very best offered for sale today, it can only increase in value as the years go by.

Cherish it, maintain it, as previous owners have clearly done and it’s better than money in the bank. And think of all those admiring glances and the fun that is to be had. British built, fine engineering, a desirable car and one we are sure you will ‘Bond’ with.

The price for all this loveliness, £36,500 to £43,000 we estimate, so get bidding.

Inspection is always encouraged (within Govt. guidelines of course), and this particular car is located with us at The Market HQ near Abingdon; 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’.