2011 Aston Martin Vantage Roadster 4.7 Manual

Highlights

• Desirable manual gearbox example

• 4.7-litre V8

• Factory option Storm Black paintwork

• Under 38,000 miles from new

• Specialist maintained

Overview

The DB9 walked so that the Vantage could run; developed upon the VH platform (also shared with with the DBS, Rapide and second-generation Vanquish) with a Ford-backed budget, the Vantage was to become the most popular Aston Martin of its generation, only being out-sold numerous years later by the now-ubiquitous DBX. 

Starting out with a 4.3-litre engine, later models benefitted from an enlarged 4.7-litre powerplants which also saw a bump in power figures. Even more important for many enthusiasts, however, is the provision of a third pedal and a manual transmission; think of it as the cherry on top of an already delicious cake.

This particular example ticks both of the above boxes, and has some tasteful factory upgrades, including special-order Storm Black paintwork, upgraded audio and has covered less than 38,000 miles from new, all whilst being maintained by a mixture of Aston Martin main dealers and recognised marque specialists. In other words, there’s a lot to like here, made all the more desirable by the folding roof as we start to see the first glimpses of summer on the horizon. 

If you’ve ever been debating making the jump into an Aston Martin, now is the time, and the VH-platform Vantage is arguably the best way to go. In other words, happy bidding!

History and documentation

• Registered 31 Mar 2011

• In current ownership since January 2021 

• Stamped service book with services as follows: Mar 2012, Aug 2013, Mar 2014, Mar 2015, Aug 2015 @ 16,259 miles,, Aug 2016 @ 20,988 miles, Oct 2017 @ 22,771 miles, Nov 2018 @ 24,088 miles, Feb 2021 @ 25,895 miles, Jul 2022 @ 29,995 miles, Sep 2023 @ 31,662 miles, Jun 2025 @ 33,307 miles

• Owners manual / service book

• Collection of invoices 

• Two keys including the crystal key

• Current MOT with no advisories expires 13 Apr 2027

• V5 present in owner’s name

• HPI clear

• The car will come on its age-related registration of VU11 FXC

• London ULEZ compliant

Interior

• Obsidian Black leather interior in excellent condition

• Piano Black fascia / Iridium silver trims

• Upgraded AML alarm

• 700w premium audio system

• Heated and memory seats

• N400 sills

• Rear wind deflector present

• Even the Aston Martin pen remains with the car!

• The seller notes that in his ownership, the leather seats have been cleaned and had care balm applied regularly to keep them in top condition

• Looking closely, the outer lower bolster on the driver’s seat show some wear/abrasions

• The sill covers show some commensurate wear marks, as does the underside of the dashboard

• In direct sunlight, scratches are visible on the piano black trim and inlays

• In the rear, the boot is clean with no signs of any staining or wear

• No reported faults or electrical issues

Exterior

• Factory special AML Storm Black paintwork

• Matching black roof

• Black brake calipers

• Clear rear lights

• Sports package with 10-spoke wheels

• The seller states that there are no dents or known damage to the bodywork

• Some minor stone chips are visible on the front end and exposed edges, typical for a performance vehicle of this age

• Elsewhere, the paintwork is in very good condition, only showing some light scratches/swirls in direct sunlight, which would no doubt be minimised by a thorough paint correction, should the next owner wish to do so

• The paint on the offside mirror arm has flaked off - a common VH-era Vantage foible

• There is a small scuff below the offside exhaust tip on the lower bumper

• All four wheels present well, though there are some small areas of kerb rash

• The seller reports that he has covered approximately 2,500 miles on the Continental SportContact 7 tyres that are fitted, date coded 2024

Mechanical

• 4.7-litre naturally aspirated AMV8 engine, producing 420bhp from factory

• Six-speed manual gearbox, sending power to the rear wheels

• Factory valved exhaust system, which operates automatically

• No reported modifications from factory specification

• Under the bonnet, the 4.7-litre engine looks to be in fine fettle, with the only note being some corrosion visible to exposed fixtures and fittings

• Specialist maintained in recent years

• No reported mechanical faults or issues

Summary

VH-platform Vantages are having their moment in the sun right now, and it’s not hard to see why; bona-fide supercar performance and that special ‘feeling’ of an Aston Martin, but with an impressive reliability record, extensive specialist and enthusiast support and a whole array of upgrades (if that’s your thing) make these Vantages a fantastic proposition for any driving enthusiast, all wrapped up in a svelte package that is not only beautiful to look at, but genuinely usable on a day-to-day basis.

This example benefits from not only a retractable roof (which looks better and better as we work our way into the warmer months) but also factory special-order paintwork, and the all-important manual gearbox. In other words, what more could you want?

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 Sutton Coldfield.