2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Coupe Sportshift

Highlights

• 4.3-litre naturally-aspirated V8 offering 380bhp

• Sportshift 6 speed automated manual gearbox 

• Metallic blue over Chancellor Red

• Superb service and maintenance record

• MOT to January 2027

Overview

Aston Martin has long been in the habit of creating handsome and elegant grand tourers. However, the V8 Vantage was something a little different when it was launched – a direct attack on the sports car hegemony. Aston’s eyes were fixed firmly on Stuttgart in particular.

A heady target, but not one without merit. With a howling atmospheric V8, fine handling and gorgeous styling – not to mention the cachet of the Aston Martin nameplate – the Vantage was always going to be desirable. But no one could have predicted quite how much of a success it would be.

In reality the Vantage is more “fast-GT with a dash of muscle car” than out-and-out sports car. But when most modern sports cars are primarily kept on the road by a hivemind of computers and feel decidedly digital, that lovely V8 twinned to a traditional rear-wheel drive chassis feels deliciously analogue. It’s pure and refreshing in a way that we may never see again.

This example is a stunner too – it’s been well driven, cared for meticulously and maintained religiously. Precisely what you want from a high performance GT. And let’s not forget the specification, that shimmering metallic blue over stunning red leather upholstery is a hell of a choice, but to our eyes it works magnificently. And, of course, the Vantage is as pretty as it’s ever been. If anything, time has been exceedingly kind to the styling, which looks at once classical and bang up-to-date.

Presented in lovely condition, with an eye-catching spec and a cracking history, this is definitely one not to miss. 

History and documentation

• Registered 1 March 2007

• Present owner since 30 january 2025, 5 previous owners

• Current mileage 82,869 miles, verified by the service and MOT records

• Current MOT with no advisories expires 28 January 2027 – the MOT history is excellent, with the car never having failed an MOT

• Stamped service book with services as follows: June 2007 @ 1,246 miles; April 2008 @ 10,332 miles; October 2008 @ 21,265 miles; December 2009 @ 30,457 miles; February 2011 @ 53,859 miles; January 2012 @ 54,670 miles; December 2012 @ 54,913 miles; December 2013 @ 61,260 miles; January 2015 @ 63,815 miles; December 2015 @ 66,744 miles; December 2016 @ 68,128 miles; December 2017 @ unreadable; August 2018 @ 72,259 miles; January 2019 @ 73,023 miles; November 2020 @ 73,116 miles; February 2023 @ 75,694 miles; January 2025 @ 77,996

• Full document pack

• Extensive collection of invoices detailing maintenance and servicing

• Three keys and a Tracker fob

• V5 present in owner’s name

• 82,869 miles on the clock, verified

• HPI clear

• London ULEZ compliant

Interior

• Striking Chancellor Red leather upholstery with white contrast stitching, which looks to be in fine condition, with some light creasing to the seat squabs and bolsters

• Electrically adjustable seats, with 3-memory function for both the driver and the passenger

• Burgundy carpet, which shows well with no significant wear or marking we could identify

• Taylors grey Alcantara headlining, which appears to be secure, undamaged and unmarked

• Electrically operated door mirrors

• Electric side windows – the passenger window is currently inoperable and needs attention

• Carbon fibre door sill guards (factory fitted option)

• Aston Martin Premium Audio sound system (factory fitted option) with radio and multi-CD

• Satellite navigation system

• Multifunction steering wheel

• Hands-free phone connectivity

• Parking sensors

• Aftermarket reversing camera fitted – requires a new camera as the fitted unit has failed

• All of the interior trim and switchgear shows well, with a few minor marks and blemishes consistent with the car’s age and mileage; overall it’s in remarkably good order

• The boot is generous and neatly trimmed with dark grey carpet

• All of the dials and displays are clear and operate as they should, and the rest of the cabin’s features function as they should with no other issues or faults to report

Exterior

• Dark blue metallic paintwork, which displays nicely with a deep shine

• Overall the paint looks to be in good condition, with no notable issues we could discern, just a few minor blemishes and some bubbling to the door mirror arms and the passenger door handle

• The bodywork looks very fine, with clean, neat panel gaps and crisp swage lines; we couldn’t see any evidence of corrosion, damage or misalignment

• All of the external trim and badging appears to be present and correct, with no obvious damage

• We noted a little surface corrosion to the mesh front grille

• The light lenses at the front and rear look to be clear and clean, with no cracks or chips apparent

• Underneath, the car looks to be clean and straight, with no corrosion or damage to note

• We’re told by the vendor that the 19-inch alloy wheels have been refurbished in the original silver colour, and they certainly look to be in excellent condition, with no lacquer peel or kerb damage on show

• A matched set of Bridgestone Potenza RE050A tyres has been fitted (275/35 rears, 235/40 fronts) and they appear to be free from any sidewall damage and have good tread depth

Mechanical

• Dry-sumped, 4,282cc naturally-aspirated V8

• 6-speed automated manual transmission with paddle-shifters

• Rear-wheel drive

• Factory performance figures: 380bhp, 302lb-ft, 0-62mph in 5 seconds, top speed of 174mph

• Traction control and anti-lock braking system

• Cruise control

• Remote fob to actuate exhaust valves

• Sport and Comfort modes

• May 2024: new lambda sensors for bank 1

• January 2025: new rear discs and pads

• September: new alternator, auxiliary belt idler and tensioner bearing

• 4-wheel laser alignment in September 2025

• The MOT history and service records are comprehensive and excellent, with no notable issues or problems recorded

• The vendor assures us that the car drives beautifully, starting, running and stopping just as it should, with no known issues or faults to report

Summary

Suave and stylish, with a brutal and invigorating edge, few cars are as universally adored as the V8 Vantage. We have no trouble seeing why it’s so adored either: it’s a muscular performer that’s just as happy cruising the streets of Knightsbridge as it is whisking its way to the south of France or attacking apexes on the Nordschliefe.

Presenting very well, finished in a uniquely appealing specification and benefitting from a fine history, we think this debonair coupé ticks an awful lot of boxes. And that’s before you even turn the key and hear that incredible V8 bark and rumble into life. Intoxicating doesn’t even begin to describe it.

In our opinion, this is a nailed-on future classic, as well as being a very rewarding machine to own and drive right now. In a world of ADAS and engine noise fakery, this is proper, old-school British engineering, replete with elegance and soul. And it’s all the better for it.

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