Went shopping in Newport Pagnell yesterday and bought this!
Went shopping in Newport Pagnell yesterday and bought this!
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FrankieV8VSP10

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763 posts

152 months

Tuesday 1st April 2014
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After much deliberation on which Vantage I should buy from Roadster V8V, Roadster V8VS, V8VS Coupe, Manual or Sportshift...I finally took the plunge and bought a manual SP10 Coupe. She was picked up late yesterday afternoon from Aston Martin Works in Newport Pagnell. Like all SP10's she is Ceramic Grey, interior is Obsidian Black, Alcantara steering wheel and seat centres, 700W Premium Audio...with DAB!
The drive home was very short but pleasurable! Planning to take her out later today now the sun is shining for a proper blast.

Whilst writing I have got to mention the fantastic crew in AMW, especially Simon the sales guy. He has been with Aston Martin for a long time. Initially working and building the cars when they were built here in NP and his infectious enthusiasm for the brand is unbelievable. He was instrumental in selling the brand and especially it's image to my wife who was rather "reluctant" to be seen driving an Aston at first due to what she envisaged people would think!

So, it is welcome to the world of Aston Martin ownership and all that comes with it. Here are a few pictures of her in the garage. I promise some better ones when I take her out.








Edited by FrankieV8VSP10 on Tuesday 1st April 16:36

ds2000

2,756 posts

222 months

Tuesday 1st April 2014
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That's a lovely looking motor, congrats on your purchase!

hashluck

1,626 posts

305 months

Tuesday 1st April 2014
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Lovely

Ed50

2,574 posts

211 months

Tuesday 1st April 2014
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Hi Frank,

Lovely job just what the Doctor ordered,nice photo's too.

You know where it needs to be seen in July…...thumbup

urrrrrrrrh where's the Roadster……..confused

Edited by Ed50 on Tuesday 1st April 17:26

avinalarf

6,438 posts

172 months

Tuesday 1st April 2014
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Very nice and a manual.
All you guys with manuals have got me thinking

FrankieV8VSP10

Original Poster:

763 posts

152 months

Tuesday 1st April 2014
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Ed50 said:
Hi Frank,

Lovely job just what the Doctor ordered,nice photo's too.

You know where it needs to be seen in July…...thumbup

urrrrrrrrh where's the Roadster……..confused

Edited by Ed50 on Tuesday 1st April 17:26
Good question Ed...I was going to buy the Roadster but to cut a long story short, I saw this SP10 in our local AMW showroom and well just liked it!



Sunray3006

104 posts

157 months

Tuesday 1st April 2014
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VERY Nice - getting more tempted by these every time I see one, perhaps its time for the 9 to be replaced yum

jonby

5,367 posts

187 months

Tuesday 1st April 2014
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Very nice indeed and it goes without saying that I approve of the colour wholeheartedly !

Many congrats

josh bear

575 posts

213 months

Tuesday 1st April 2014
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Fantastic car. Love the colour.

Enjoy

Best regards

Josh

paddy328

2,930 posts

215 months

Tuesday 1st April 2014
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Looking very nice and I love ceramic grey. Give me a call if you want it really "sparkly"

SFO

5,190 posts

213 months

Tuesday 1st April 2014
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SP10 is a great buy, and the ceramic grey is stunning.

well done smile

LordBretSinclair

4,306 posts

207 months

Tuesday 1st April 2014
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Cracking car !!!! Can't beat a manual ( 1 week of manual driving after 7 years of an auto hehe).

GingerMunky

1,285 posts

287 months

Tuesday 1st April 2014
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Perfect! Have fun.

V12Vanquish

477 posts

169 months

Tuesday 1st April 2014
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Very nice, I think the SP10 is the best looking Vantage to date. The new 430 just looks a bit downmarket with all that lipstick etc.

Is SP10 production now finished, it appears to be off the AM website now.

Retman

848 posts

188 months

Tuesday 1st April 2014
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Great looking car Frankie and a VERY impressive garage floor thumbup

burntout

1,390 posts

184 months

Tuesday 1st April 2014
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Stunning............. Looks lovely.... biggrin

Speedraser

1,712 posts

213 months

Wednesday 2nd April 2014
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Superb, and great gearbox choice. Congrats!

Grant3

3,710 posts

285 months

Wednesday 2nd April 2014
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Simply STUNNING thumbup congrats.

mikey k

13,074 posts

246 months

Wednesday 2nd April 2014
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I like that!
Why the hell don't they put SP10 on it where you can see it!

FrankieV8VSP10

Original Poster:

763 posts

152 months

Wednesday 2nd April 2014
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mikey k said:
I like that!
Why the hell don't they put SP10 on it where you can see it!
Thanks Mikey.

I don't know why they don't put a small SP10 badge after Vantage on the rear. It's on a small plate under the bonnet, not exactly visible...!