The Aston Martin V8 Vantage was first introduced in 2005. It features a sleek and aerodynamic design, with a powerful V8 engine and a six-speed manual transmission. Under the bonnet, the Vantage is powered by a 4.3 litre V8 engine that produces 380bhp and 302 lb-ft of torque. It can accelerate from 0-60mph in just 4.9 seconds and has a top speed of around 175mph. The exterior of the Vantage is characterised by its low, wide stance and classic Aston Martin design elements, including the signature front grille and distinctively shaped headlights.

This example of the so-called 'baby Aston' was specified with black paintwork over a black leather interior. Complemented by silver alloy wheels and smoked taillights, the result is a sleek, elegant, yet discreet sportscar, which is equally at home on country lanes as it is on the Continent. Subtle enhancements to this Vantage include a custom carbon fibre ducktail spoiler and carbon fibre interior trim on the dashboard and sills. The Alcantara headlining and steering wheel have been recently refreshed, while the black leather seats have recently been treated. The paintwork has been ceramic-coated, and the suspension has been comprehensively rebuilt to ensure driver comfort.

This example is supplied with extensive service history with marque specialists and main dealers, especially Stratstone, who performed the first three services in 2007, 2008, and 2011. The full service history is listed below. Since 2015, the car has been serviced at Aston Martin Brooklands, Stratstone, Reading, and Chiltern Aston, with our vendor preferring the latter, a very well-known marque specialist.

- Initial 1,000 mile service: 28/02/2007, 1,103 miles, Stratstone Aston Martin

- Stratstone service, mileage 5,149 on 29/11/2008

- Stratstone service, mileage 15,190 on 10/02/2011

- Full service, Aston Martin Brooklands: April 2015, mileage: 25,711

- Health check service, Stratstone: May 2016, mileage: 32,664

- Aston Reading service, mileage 35,710 on 28/07/2017

- Health check service, Aston Martin Reading: Oct 2018, mileage: 37,358

- Health check service, Aston Martin Reading: Jan 2019, mileage: 37,715

- Full service, Aston Martin Reading: Oct 2019, mileage:37,806

- Aston Hatfield, mileage 38,515 on 17/04/2021

- Full service, Chiltern Aston: June 2022, mileage: 39,637

- Full service, Chiltern Aston: July 2024, mileage: 47,380

Supplied with a current MoT test certificate and four new tyres, this is a very well-maintained example of one of Aston Martin's most popular modern classics, and with its manual gearbox and low mileage, makes for a very compelling opportunity for any collector. Consigned by Charlie McCreery

Lot details
Year: 2007
Make: Aston Martin
Model: V8 Vantage
Registration: MX56 DWU
Chassis No: SCFBA03B97GC04952
Odometer: 49,500

* Desirable manual gearbox
* Comprehensive service history, including main dealer and marque specialist Chiltern Aston
* Low mileage