2010 Aston Martin V12 Vantage

Highlights

• 13,203 miles on the clock, verified

• Comprehensive service history

• Paint protection film and full WaxOyl treatment

• Desirable and rare option of lightweight seats

• 6-litre V12, manual transmission, Bamford Rose cats/exhaust switch

Overview

In 2007, when Aston gave us a preview of the V12 Vantage with the bonkers Vantage RS Concept, even the most ardent Aston fan couldn’t have predicted how successful it would be. Even the boss of Aston at the time only said they would “consider low volume production”.

By the time production of the first generation ended, a rather incredible 1,199 had been produced. Not a “low volume” special then. Demand was so intense that they had to re-engineer the front end to homologate it for sale in the US, where supply struggled to meet demand.

As they say, hindsight is 20/20, but it’s easy to see why it was such a hit – and remains high on many enthusiasts’ wishlists. For starters, the Vantage is an incredibly well proportioned and beautifully styled machine. We’d go so far as to say it’s probably the prettiest car Aston Martin has ever made, which would make it one of the prettiest cars anyone has ever made, period. Whacking a shuddering great 6-litre V12 into the front was only ever going to make things better and, surprise surprise, it did. And then some.

The V12 doesn’t add otherworldly amounts of extra power – although 510bhp and 420lb-ft is certainly nothing to be sniffed at. But it does add drama by way of an ear-bursting, brain-melting, grin-inducing crescendo of revs and one of the most recognisable top-end howls in motoring. When you get this mad little GT-come-hotrod on song, it’s addictive in a way few legal things are.

This example has been clinically cared for too. The service record is meticulous, the MOT record exemplary and the mileage stupidly low. The owner has gone to extraordinary lengths to keep it tip-top condition too, with ceramic coating, paint protection film and WaxOyl protecting just about every surface possible, inside, outside and underneath.

And we’ve not even mentioned the specification yet. Although, if you’ve even glanced at the photographs (and you really should), you’ll already know that  it’s a cracker. Not every car can pull off black-over-black, but this delicious slice of Gaydon greatness certainly does, with the silver wheels and red stitching offering punches of colour that elevate the styling even further.

Look, it’s arguably the prettiest Aston ever made, with an absolute peach of a V12, in near pristine condition, presented in a showstopping specification. Of course you want it, you’re not mad.

History and documentation

• First registered on October 24th 2010

• Current MOT expires April 28th 2026

• Current owner since January 31st 2017

• 3 former owners

• 13,203 miles on the clock, verified by the MOT and service records

• Full service history, with stamps and invoices showing annual services (some details obscured, legible entries as follows): September 2014 @ 5,540 miles, October 2016 @ 6,885 miles, November 2017 @ x,871 miles, February 2023 @ 11,881 miles, March 2024 @ 12,468 miles April 2025 @ 12,908 miles

• Full document pack, including service book

• Servicing and maintenance invoices

• Two keys (crystal and service)

• V5 present in owner’s name

• HPI clear

• Cherished registration will be removed prior to sale and the car will revert to an age-appropriate plate

Interior

• Black leather and Alcantara upholstery, with red contrast stitching

• The upholstery all looks to be in superb condition, with no damage, sagging or notable wear apparent

• Black carpeting, which looks to be in fine fettle, with no threading or wear we could see

• Carbon lightweight seats

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

• Electric windows and door mirrors

• Air conditioning

• Parking sensors

• Integrated in-car entertainment system with CD/radio

• Factory-fitted satellite navigation

• Hands-free phone connectivity

• Multifunction steering wheel

• All of the interior trim shows very well, with no significant marks or blemishes we could discern

• The dials, instruments and controls look to be in excellent condition, with no fading, damage or wear beyond what is commensurate with the mileage

• We’re assured that everything in the cabin functions as it should, with no faults reported

Exterior

• Stunning metallic black paintwork, which looks to be in fantastic condition overall

• The entire car has been polished and coated with Gtechniq ceramic treatment

• XPEL paint protection film has been fitted to the front of the car

• We noted a couple of minor scuffs in the PPF on the off-side edge of the front splitter

• We couldn’t see any damage, misalignment or corrosion on any of the body panels, everything looks to be near pristine

• All of the external badging and trim looks to be present, correct and in good shape, with no warping, damage or UV fading apparent

• AM Products auto headlight venting / demisting kit fitted

• The glass elements all appear to be free from cracks, chips or delamination

• May 2020: Emblem Sports total corrosion protection package – WaxOyl applied to the inner arches, inside the doors and to the subframes / underside (the undertrays were removed for this treatment, then reaffixed)

• Original Aston Martin 19-inch alloy wheels, finished in shining silver and in generally good condition with the odd blemish which is commensurate with the age of the car

• A new set of Pirelli P-Zero tyres (295/30 rear and 255/35 front) were fitted on 23 April 2025 at 12,908 miles

Mechanical

• 5,935cc naturally-aspirated V12

• The engine bay is very clean and tidy, with no signs of leaks, corrosion or any other issues

• Factory performance figures: 510bhp, 420lb-ft, 0-62mph in 4.4 seconds, top speed of 190mph

• Rear-wheel drive

• 6-speed manual transmission

• ABS, PAS, TCS

• Cruise control

• Carbon ceramic brakes (factory fitted - as used on a DBS)

• December 2023: Primary cats removed from manifolds by Bamford Rose (to protect from catalyst ingestion); high-flow secondary cats fitted, along with 3-way exhaust switch

• The vendor reports a slight clutch squeak when the car is cold and pulling away, but this disappears once the car is warmed up, and does not affect performance in any way

• Otherwise, we are assured that there are no known mechanical issues and that the car drives and performs just as it should

Summary

Every now and then we put a car through the auction that just makes all of us just stop and stare, jaws slack and not much being said. Just staring. This is definitely one of those cars.

It’s not just the incredibly stylish and beautifully resolved aesthetic. It’s not even the sonorous naturally aspirated V12. The condition is fantastic, but it’s not that either.

No, what’s possessing our minds is the totality of all those things. Very rarely do we see a car that ticks every box, that is pretty much universally admired – adored even – and that every staffer wanted to take home. Yet that’s what we have here, and it’s truly special. 

We need to go and have a little lie down. We’ve been looking at pictures of this car for about two hours straight now and we’re starting to do the kind of man-maths that will get us in serious trouble…

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 Wimborne, Dorset.