2002 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage

Rare and desirable Aston Martin DB7 Vantage with unique provenance. With the continued demise of powerful naturally-aspirated engines across the automotive landscape, here is your chance to own a car that has a configuration likely to never be seen again in the future: A V12 engine with a manual 6-speed transmission.

Total DB7 Vantage V12 production was 2,091 cars from 1999-2003. It is estimated that roughly 10% of this total were cars fitted with the 6-speed manual transmission, making manual gearbox cars extremely rare.

This 26,000 mile 2002 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage features a 420 hp 5.9 liter naturally aspirated V12 engine producing 400 lb. ft. of torque. Coupled to a Tremec T56 six-speed manual transmission, this car gives the driver good old-fashioned three-pedal excitement without computer intervention of any kind. Super tight steering, massive Brembo four piston caliper ABS brakes at each corner and staggered 18” alloy wheels shod in newer low mileage Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ tires, this car thrills all the way to its 7000 rpm redline.

Another exciting feature of this Aston Martin DB7 Vantage is the fact it was hand-built in England expressly for exhibition at the 2002 Los Angeles Auto Show, as stated on the factory door sill plate on the passenger side.

Finished in classic Stronsay Silver with a deep navy full leather interior as only the British can do, this car shows off some of the most beautiful lines ever put down on paper then translated to production courtesy of the famed Ian Callum.

The interior features optional body-hugging sport seats, full Connolley leather on practically all surfaces, seldom seen factory carbon fiber trim and a unique OEM Becker Traffic Pro radio, featuring an early form of navigation. The Alcantara headliner was recently redone.

Exterior features include hard-to-find OEM accessory upper and lower wire mesh grille inserts and OEM 3-1/8” chrome resonator exhaust tail trims to further enhance the engine's already superb soundtrack.

This car comes complete with two keys, factory carpet floor mats, accessory Lloyd rubber floor mats, factory vehicle build record obtained directly from Aston Martin, Aston Martin umbrella, Aston Martin battery maintainer, factory first-aid kit, factory tool kit, Owner's Guide, radio manuals and seven years of recent service records which include the all important plug and coil service. The car has been kept in climate-controlled conditions since the current owner's acquisition in 2015.

Finding a car equipped as such in today's market is a unique opportunity and one that should not be passed up. This Aston Martin checks all the boxes: V12 engine, 6-speed manual transmission, major auto show provenance, a classic exterior and interior color combination and a driving experience like no other.