This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Iconic Sale at the NEC Classic Motor Show 2025 on Saturday the 8th of November, NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT. Please note this lot is subject to vendor approval and may change. At the Geneva Motor Show in 1999, Aston Martin introduced the long-awaited Vantage version of their successful DB7. Sporting a Cosworth-designed, 5.9-litre V12 producing a smooth 420bhp, the car was super-quick and was electronically limited to 185mph. The V12 had a serious appetite for air compared to its six-cylinder predecessor, demanding a larger intake and other modifications to the frontal airflow were made to aid cooling. Other changes included chassis and braking upgrades to cope with the increased performance, and Ian Callum enlarged the grille, added fog lamps and re-styled the valances to give the car a more purposeful look. The Vantage interior leather trim was cut and sewn at a special trim shop at Newport Pagnell, where the carpet and wood veneers were also prepared. The 5.9-litre V12 Vantage Volante, costing over £100,000 at its launch, remained in production until 2004. Finished in Antrim Blue Mica with a cream leather interior complemented by contrasting blue piping, carpets and blue leather trim, this striking DB7 Vantage Volante manual displayed just 23,034 miles at the time of cataloguing. Our vendor purchased the Vantage in 2020, since then it has been in the care of either Vantage Engineering or Aston Workshop. Pleasingly the service book shows 13 stamps in addition to the pre-delivery inspection and subsequent invoices detail more recent routine servicing and maintenance alongside it’s green leather bound owners guide. Sparingly exercised with our vendor purchasing the Aston at circa 18,000 miles, it is presented for sale with an MOT valid until September 2026 showing no advisories. In January 2022, at 22,269 miles, the DB7 underwent a substantial cosmetic refresh with Aston Workshop. The bonnet, front wings and bumper were refinished, complemented by a full machine polish and detailing to restore the car’s factory lustre. Mechanical attention included replacement of the power-steering reservoir, air-conditioning compressor and battery, a full service and the fitment of a sports exhaust. The invoice totalled £8,714.26  bringing the DB7 back to a factory-fresh look. The DB7 will also be offered with a fresh service from Aston Workshop. It's believed that just over 2,000 Vantage Volantes were built during the DB7’s tenure and it is suggested that around only 5% were manual gearbox equipped cars, and this stunning low-mileage example may be one of the best remaining. 26/03/2002 – 851 miles – Works Service Newport Pagnell – Initial service. 23/07/2002 – 1,875 miles – Works Service Newport Pagnell. 14/01/2003 – 2,063 miles – Works Service Newport Pagnell. 14/11/2003 – 2,888 miles – Works Service Newport Pagnell. 09/11/2004 – 3,376 miles – Works Service Newport Pagnell. 19/06/2006 – 6,722 miles – Works Service Newport Pagnell. 23/10/2007 – 6,973 miles – Works Service Newport Pagnell. 13/10/2011 – 9,480 miles – Works Service Newport Pagnell. 01/05/2015 – 10,983 miles – Aston Martin Works Limited, Newport Pagnell. 18/05/2015 – 15,084 miles – Aston Martin Works Limited, Newport Pagnell. 18/05/2016 – 16,462 miles – Aston Martin Chichester. 08/06/2017 – 17,097 miles – Aston Martin Chichester. 21/06/2018 – 17,472 miles – Aston Martin Chichester. 16/06/2020 – Vantage Engineering Ltd, Fosdyke – Full service; underside wax-oil; geometry and suspension refresh; replaced wishbone thrust washers; adjusted door glass and boot lid; air-con re-gas; fuel filler bowl repaint; new Michelin Pilot Sport tyres (245/40ZR18 & 265/35ZR18). 18/01/2022 – Aston Workshop - Full service