Featuring a bonded aluminium structure for strength and lightness, the V8 Vantage featured Aston's new automated/manual gearbox option, the Sportshift. The Vantage was an immediate success with some dealers estimating a three-year waiting list by the time the car was first shown. The car would later go on to receive Jeremy Clarkson's 2005 Best Sounding Car of the Year and is now considered one of the best-looking cars of all time and has become an undisputed modern classic. In May 2008, Aston Martin announced new technological updates for the Vantage starting in the 2009 model year, which included changes to the engine, transmission, suspension and appearance. New cylinder liners that were now pressed into the aluminium block instead of the original cast-in variants allow a thinner liner, which in turn allows a larger capacity of 4.7 litre.

The 'Sportshift' automated manual transmission benefited from a software update and a new dual throttle mapping update, while a lightened flywheel was introduced alongside stiffened suspension and updated Bilstein dampers. The interior changed slightly, using an updated console similar to the Aston Martin DBS and the update provided the Vantage with a power increase to 420bhp, an 11% increase, and a peak torque of 347 lb⋅ft at 5,750, a 15% increase, providing the car with additional reserves of mid-range performance. Following the updates, the Vantage is able to accelerate from 0-60mph in 4.7 seconds and reach a higher top speed of 180mph.

Presented in Merlot Red with matching hood and contrasting biscuit leather trim, this later 4.7 litre example of the V8 Vantage Volante boasts the optional Aero Package including front splitter and extended side skirts. Offered with a comprehensive main dealer and specialist history, this example has an MoT test certificate until May 2027, provided with no advisories. Originally registered in Japan, this car is noted as being particularly good underneath due to the better driving conditions and presents very well indeed in what is a rare colourway. Consigned by Mathew Priddy

Service History

09/01/09 85kms PDI
14/12/09 2,094kms Aston Martin PTE ltd Singapore
31/11/11 4,421kms Aston Martin PTE ltd Singapore
10/12/12 5,469kms Aston Martin PTE ltd Singapore
06/01/14 10,411kms AM Automotive PTE Singapore
02/12/14 15,059kms AM Automotive PTE Singapore
30/12/15 19,510kms Wearnes Automotive PTE Singapore
21/12/16 23,670kms Wearnes Automotive PTE Singapore
05/01/18 24,403kms Wearnes Automotive PTE Singapore
17/04/19 35,329kms Aston Martin, Leeds
16/06/20 Pearce Autos
22/07/20 37,386kms AML Performance ltd
08/12/20 39,306kms AML Performance ltd
14/07/21 42,592kms AML Performance ltd
11/12/23 33,500miles AJ Autotech ltd - including clutch replacement
19/02/25 36,019miles Synergy supercars
16/05/26 39,806miles Synergy supercars

Lot details
Year: 2008
Make: Aston Martin
Model: V8 Vantage Volante (4.7 litre)
Registration: YL58 GDJ
Chassis No: SCFBE04C59GD12757
Odometer: 39,847

* Later 4.7 litre example
* Comprehensively serviced example
* Clutch replaced 2024 at 34,379 miels