2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Highlights

• Quad-cam V8

• Grand tourer styling

• 380 bhp and 302 lb ft

• Attractive metallic paintwork

• Long MOT

Overview

If fiction is to be believed then Aston Martin had the first satnav back in the 1960s, when Q fitted Sean Connery’s DB5 with a device which he used to track Auric Goldfinger all the way across Europe. And while you may or may not be involved in clandestine international movements of gold bullion, you can still set your satnav for the Alps and see what your V8 Aston is capable of when the road gets to the twisty bits. 

If you’re looking for a long-legged grand tourer that can also be a sports car when called upon, then this Vantage has a lot to offer. 380 bhp and 302 lb ft arrive once your right foot has exchanged pleasantries with the leather-trimmed footwell carpets. And the six-speed manual transmission makes making progress up an Alp a joyous experience. 

The car comes accompanied by a stack of servicing invoices, and has just passed an MOT without any advisories to note. The seller tells us that it has been dry stored and seen intermittent use, which is corroborated by the mileage still being under 43,000. In fact, it has only covered under three thousand miles in the past six years. 

This powerful and stylish two-seater cuts a dash wherever it goes. And other than a few light signs of use, it remains in very presentable condition inside and out. The Vantage remains a very attractively styled car, even when viewed alongside much newer options. It lines toe the fine line between suaveness, sophistication, and purpose. In other words, it’s lovely.

History and documentation

• Registered 25 Oct 2006

• Service invoices with services as follows: Nov 2014 @ 24,936 miles, Aug 2016 @ 31,851 miles, Aug 2017 @ 36,205 miles, Aug 2018 @ 36,205 miles, Jun 2019 @ 39,626 miles, Mar 2020 @ 40,341 miles, Jul 2023 @ 41,862 miles

• Vehicle inspection and health check paperwork Jul 2023 and Aug 2018

• Collection of invoices and old MOT certificates

• Current MOT with no advisories expires 18 Feb 2026

• V5 present in owner’s name

• Previously owned by the vendor’s father

• HPI clear

• Private plate will be retained by the vendor

• The car will be registered LK56 CEY prior to sale

• London ULEZ compliant

Interior

• Black leather upholstery with contrasting stitching

• The leather is very well presented throughout 

• There are some signs of normal use 

• Heated, electronically adjustable seats 

• Black carpets with leather-trimmed footwell mats 

• The leather upholstery continues onto the door cards and the dashboard

• Leather-trimmed steering wheel and gear lever

• Brushed aluminium pedal faces 

• Dual-zone climate control

• Well stocked centre console, with navigation, and centre-mounted analogue clock

• All the buttons are reassuringly tactile, and free from obvious wear or damage

• Large, clear instrument cluster 

• Stereo/CD player

• Fully carpeted boot to the rear

• Aston Martin fitted luggage is not required to make use of the generous 300 litres of boot space

• Trickle charger plug fitted as standard in the boot 

Exterior

• Sleek two-door styling, with rakish lines, still a head turner to this day 

• Long bonnet and low profile 

• Finished in an attractive shade of metallic grey

• The body panels look good, with no obvious dents or damage

• Paintwork retains a deep shine 

• A few small stone chips and scratches, commensurate with age and mileage 

• There is some flaking on the aluminium wing mirror stalks and the front grille, and some fraying to the cover of the roof-mounted antenna

• 19-inch alloy wheels 

• Set of four Bridgestone Potenza tyres 

• Some scuffs on the nearside front wheel rim 

• Colour-matched brake callipers 

• Headlights clear and bright 

• Heated rear windscreen 

• The vendor reports that the underside was clean at the last inspection, and that the bodywork and chassis are good for their age 

• Twin exhaust tips

Mechanical

• 4,280 cc V8 quad-cam engine 

• Produces 380 bhp and 302 lb ft

• Top speed 174 mph, 0-62 mph in 5.0 seconds

• Six-speed manual transmission

• Rear-wheel drive 

• Engine complete with brushed aluminium final inspection plaque

• In Aug 2019 the alternator drive belt and pulleys were replaced 

• In Jul 2023 the service included an engine oil and filter change, transmission oil change, brake fluid change, and new pollen filter

• The seller reports that the nearside indicator repeater bulb requires replacing

• If the car is not driven for a few months, the tyre pressure monitoring system warning light can come on; the seller tells us this usually stops when the car is driven

• The car is said to start, run, and stop as it should do, and maintain optimal temperature

• The vendor notes that the gearbox oil has been changed to a lower viscosity to allow smoother gear changes from cold

• No warning lights or mechanical issues reported 

Summary

A powerful V8, two seats, and that winged badge on the bonnet. All this adds up to make the V8 Vantage a perennially desirable motorcar. And this low-mileage example is ready to be driven and enjoyed.

To arrange a viewing, click the 'Book Viewing' button located under the 'Place Bid' button. Viewings can be booked up until the day before the auction ends, after which the option will change to 'Contact Seller' for further enquiries. This seller is located in Edinburgh.