2003 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage Volante Auto

Highlights 

• Powerful and refined modern classic GT

• Desirable convertible model with the 420bhp Aston Martin V12 engine

• Low mileage

• Excellent specialist service history

• Well-maintained

• In wonderful condition throughout

• Recently fully serviced

Overview

Still an achingly pretty machine, it's hard to believe that Aston Martin's DB7 made its debut appearance over 30 years ago! Ageing like a fine wine, today the DB7 represents a hell of a lot of car for the money, especially when opting for the V12-equipped Vantage Volante, like this particularly lovely example.

Hailed as the car that saved the company, the DB7 was a significant model, the success of which assured Aston Martin's future and it remains an excellent used buy. Originally furnished with Jaguar's 3.2-litre supercharged AJ6 engine, a proper Aston Martin V12 joined the party in '99 and with 420bhp on tap unlocked the DB7's true calling as an effortlessly powerful grand tourer.

Offered as both a coupe and convertible, the V12 drop top is a very desirable option - a quintessential Aston experience that's the perfect cruiser for those summer jaunts to the continent. Despite being a success though, the DB7, in the grand scheme of things, was still produced in limited numbers and remains a rare car, further adding to its appeal.

This 2003 low mileage Vantage Volante has been in the same single ownership for 21 years, which should tell you all you need to know about the car's inherent desirability and it comes to market in superb condition throughout. It even still has the original Aston Martin umbrella on the boot lid! Clearly fastidiously maintained and highly cherished, facts evinced by the presence of a comprehensive specialist service history and a rather exemplary MOT record, we think that this Aston Martin DB7 Vantage Volante is a bit of a peach.

History and documentation

• 2003 model year

• V5C present and correct in the vendor's name

• In current ownership since 05 May 2005

• First registered 01 Jun 2003

• Two former registered keepers

• Original book pack and wallet

• Two keys

• Comprehensive and detailed service history showing exhaustive inspections from 2005 to 2025

• Multiple Aston Martin specialist invoices for parts, servicing and maintenance including recent £7K+ inspection, service and associated works dated 14 Jul 2025

• HPI clear

• MOT until 17 Aug 2026

• London ULEZ compliant

• 62,142 indicated miles

Interior

• In excellent, clean condition throughout

• Wholly original

• No signs of any major damage with just one minor hole in the driver's floor mat to note

• Vendor reports that everything works, including the additional proximity sensors

• Light signs of wear commensurate with age and mileage

• Green and tan leather upholstery is wearing well

• Wood trim remains in great shape with no apparent blemishes or lacquer peel 

• No evidence of any water ingress

• Tonneau cover and wind deflector included

• Boot space is clean and tidy and comes complete with original umbrella, warning triangle and six-disc CD changer, as well as two cans of Holts Tyreweld

• Engine bay presents well and all factory plaques and stickers remain in place

Exterior

• The car's bodywork is in great condition across all panels

• Uniform shut lines

• No major damage although the car did receive professional repairs to the offside bottom windscreen pillar in Aug 2025 and the offside rear quarter panel in May 2007  

• Metallic green paintwork presents very well with only the usual minor marks, stone chips and scratches expected from regular use

• The green fabric roof looks to be in top condition with no rips or tears

• No issues with any of the windows or light lenses

• Factory 19” nine-spoke alloy wheels all carry some kerb marks but do appear to be straight and free from major damage

• Michelin Pilot Sport tyres all round which the vendor reports are in good condition

• Underneath appears to be solid and free from any damage

Mechanical

• 420bhp, 5.9-litre V12 engine

• Five-speed ZF automatic gearbox

• Rear-wheel drive

• 0-60mph in 5.2s

• 165mph top speed (limited)

• Recent new battery

• The vendor informs us that the car is well looked after, in excellent working order, starts first time every time, goes as it should do and stops in the same fashion 

Summary

Powerful, comfortable and refined, the Aston Martin DB7 Vantage Volante is everything a good drop-top GT should be and this example looks to be a particularly fine representation of the model. With low mileage, excellent service history and presenting well across the board there's little more one could ask for from a proper V12 Aston.

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 Tadworth, Surrey.

Please note that the seller is unavailable from 7-10th June so please plan any viewing requests accordingly and please be aware that the car will not be available for collection until 11 June following the auction.