DB7 Production numbers
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Forgive my approximations (I'll have the exact number somewhere), but this is a rough guide. The car was built between 1994 until 1999 with the 3.2 in-line 6 cylinder supercharged engine. In both Coupe and Volante (convertible) variants they built just over 3,000 cars. The V12 Vantage model was introduced in 1999 and although originally conceived to be built alongside the I.6, pricing structure dictated it replaced it entirely. Between 1999 and 2004 they produced just over 4,000 which also included the GT/GTA & 2 Zagato derivatives. Total number built was around 7,500 cars.
At the time, the DB7 was the most successful Aston ever built, but has obviously been very much overtaken by the New Era cars, the DB9 and V8 Vantage.
I am a big fan of the DB7, and have spent many happy miles behind the wheel of all derivatives. Please feel free to give me a shout if you need to ask any more questions.
Bryan
At the time, the DB7 was the most successful Aston ever built, but has obviously been very much overtaken by the New Era cars, the DB9 and V8 Vantage.
I am a big fan of the DB7, and have spent many happy miles behind the wheel of all derivatives. Please feel free to give me a shout if you need to ask any more questions.
Bryan
+1, I too am a life long fan and devoted owner of a DB7 VV. Great cars and very easy to work on if you have some mechanical knowledge but don't despair as there are some great DB7 Experts out there who will be able to look after it for you at a fraction of the cost of ANY main dealer.
I use Dr DB7 himself ( Chris Done ) who is based in Chertsey Surrey. What he does not know about the DB7 is not worth knowing IMHOP and I trust him 150% on my car.
Don't forget also that with out the DB7 there would be no AML today. It was the car that saved the company from doom so look long and hard until you find your right example and then enjoy it.
Again any information you wish to know about the DB7 just ask. Its FREE.
Cheers
I use Dr DB7 himself ( Chris Done ) who is based in Chertsey Surrey. What he does not know about the DB7 is not worth knowing IMHOP and I trust him 150% on my car.
Don't forget also that with out the DB7 there would be no AML today. It was the car that saved the company from doom so look long and hard until you find your right example and then enjoy it.
Again any information you wish to know about the DB7 just ask. Its FREE.
Cheers
MrB. said:
Forgive my approximations (I'll have the exact number somewhere), but this is a rough guide. The car was built between 1994 until 1999 with the 3.2 in-line 6 cylinder supercharged engine. In both Coupe and Volante (convertible) variants they built just over 3,000 cars. The V12 Vantage model was introduced in 1999 and although originally conceived to be built alongside the I.6, pricing structure dictated it replaced it entirely. Between 1999 and 2004 they produced just over 4,000 which also included the GT/GTA & 2 Zagato derivatives. Total number built was around 7,500 cars.
At the time, the DB7 was the most successful Aston ever built, but has obviously been very much overtaken by the New Era cars, the DB9 and V8 Vantage.
I am a big fan of the DB7, and have spent many happy miles behind the wheel of all derivatives. Please feel free to give me a shout if you need to ask any more questions.
Bryan
At the time, the DB7 was the most successful Aston ever built, but has obviously been very much overtaken by the New Era cars, the DB9 and V8 Vantage.
I am a big fan of the DB7, and have spent many happy miles behind the wheel of all derivatives. Please feel free to give me a shout if you need to ask any more questions.
Bryan
mikewood said:
Thank you both for your responses.
Will enjoy trawling t'internet in the hope of finding a good DB7 VV manual...
MW
Rare car. Around 90% of the cars I sold were autos/Touchtronic, especially Volantes. The majority of buyers were coming from Merecedes SL or Jaguar XK and so had been used to the autos. Plus, the car is seen much more of a Grand Tourer rather than sports car. Manuals are out there, just much harder to find. Lots of things to be aware of when buying, so drop me a pm and I'd be happy to go through it with you.Will enjoy trawling t'internet in the hope of finding a good DB7 VV manual...
MW
Bryan
+1 albeit I would go for a AUTO TT over a Manual all day long. Prices for Manual clutches lately have been stupid but its your choice. You know what you want so good luck in your search.
Dr DB7 Chris Done also does appraisals and there could be no better person to do this for you when looking at buying one.
Cheers
Dr DB7 Chris Done also does appraisals and there could be no better person to do this for you when looking at buying one.
Cheers
MrB. said:
Rare car. Around 90% of the cars I sold were autos/Touchtronic, especially Volantes. The majority of buyers were coming from Merecedes SL or Jaguar XK and so had been used to the autos. Plus, the car is seen much more of a Grand Tourer rather than sports car. Manuals are out there, just much harder to find. Lots of things to be aware of when buying, so drop me a pm and I'd be happy to go through it with you.
Bryan
Bryan
The informed opinion I received when buying was that the DB7 I6 was better with a manual box because the 4 speed auto is a bit primitive whereas the 5 speed TT box is preferable on the DB7 Vantage. I have both the i6 and V12 variants and each has an auto box and the 5 speed TT is excellent. To be candid, the 4 speed one on the i6 is fine too but not quite so smooth as its successor. I've not driven either with a manual box but the clutch is said to be very heavy although some Vantage clutches were upgraded to twin plate which improves things a little.
Agreed, V12 TT is brilliant and fun to use. So smooth too.
waterden said:
The informed opinion I received when buying was that the DB7 I6 was better with a manual box because the 4 speed auto is a bit primitive whereas the 5 speed TT box is preferable on the DB7 Vantage. I have both the i6 and V12 variants and each has an auto box and the 5 speed TT is excellent. To be candid, the 4 speed one on the i6 is fine too but not quite so smooth as its successor. I've not driven either with a manual box but the clutch is said to be very heavy although some Vantage clutches were upgraded to twin plate which improves things a little.
Well, I gone and done it!
Tracked down a 2000 DB7 Vantage Volante V12 manual with 32,500 miles on the clock and good AM service history, in a pleasing light blue with blue leather interior.
Drove the car back oop north from t'south without mishap, although my first moments of Aston ownership were spent buying a pair of £7 plimsolls from Sportsdirect so I could get my plates-of-meat feet on the pedals!!
The car is presently with my trusted fix-it man, who's advising new brake discs at the front, new pads all around, new rear suspension arm bushes, and new tyres, plus a few minor electrical niggles, but otherwise I'm pretty satisfied.
Looking forward to getting her back, and some sunny days to blow away the cob webs!
Tracked down a 2000 DB7 Vantage Volante V12 manual with 32,500 miles on the clock and good AM service history, in a pleasing light blue with blue leather interior.
Drove the car back oop north from t'south without mishap, although my first moments of Aston ownership were spent buying a pair of £7 plimsolls from Sportsdirect so I could get my plates-of-meat feet on the pedals!!
The car is presently with my trusted fix-it man, who's advising new brake discs at the front, new pads all around, new rear suspension arm bushes, and new tyres, plus a few minor electrical niggles, but otherwise I'm pretty satisfied.
Looking forward to getting her back, and some sunny days to blow away the cob webs!
+1, enjoy your new toy and I hope the clutch is still good as that's an expensive repair when it goes wrong.
The new AML recommended tyre for this car is now the Bridgestone S001's due to the SO2's being no longer available but I suppose you can choose what ever tyre you like to suit both your budget and driving style. Plenty of choices out there.
EBC do a great range of brake pads and also brake discs for the 7 Vantage and they are a lot cheaper than AML brand/prices too and you can get pretty much anything off ebay if you look hard enough.
I do use HWM Aston Martin though as I get a discount from them on all parts I order.
If your " oop north " then I gather Bridge Mill Garage near Manchester area is supposed to be the Northern version of our south 7 Doctor DB7 Chris Done so worth looking at unless you already have a guy or maybe yourself as they are not hard to work on TBH if you have a decent tool kit and patience.
The new AML recommended tyre for this car is now the Bridgestone S001's due to the SO2's being no longer available but I suppose you can choose what ever tyre you like to suit both your budget and driving style. Plenty of choices out there.
EBC do a great range of brake pads and also brake discs for the 7 Vantage and they are a lot cheaper than AML brand/prices too and you can get pretty much anything off ebay if you look hard enough.
I do use HWM Aston Martin though as I get a discount from them on all parts I order.
If your " oop north " then I gather Bridge Mill Garage near Manchester area is supposed to be the Northern version of our south 7 Doctor DB7 Chris Done so worth looking at unless you already have a guy or maybe yourself as they are not hard to work on TBH if you have a decent tool kit and patience.
mikewood said:
Well, I gone and done it!
Tracked down a 2000 DB7 Vantage Volante V12 manual with 32,500 miles on the clock and good AM service history, in a pleasing light blue with blue leather interior.
Drove the car back oop north from t'south without mishap, although my first moments of Aston ownership were spent buying a pair of £7 plimsolls from Sportsdirect so I could get my plates-of-meat feet on the pedals!!
The car is presently with my trusted fix-it man, who's advising new brake discs at the front, new pads all around, new rear suspension arm bushes, and new tyres, plus a few minor electrical niggles, but otherwise I'm pretty satisfied.
Looking forward to getting her back, and some sunny days to blow away the cob webs!
Tracked down a 2000 DB7 Vantage Volante V12 manual with 32,500 miles on the clock and good AM service history, in a pleasing light blue with blue leather interior.
Drove the car back oop north from t'south without mishap, although my first moments of Aston ownership were spent buying a pair of £7 plimsolls from Sportsdirect so I could get my plates-of-meat feet on the pedals!!
The car is presently with my trusted fix-it man, who's advising new brake discs at the front, new pads all around, new rear suspension arm bushes, and new tyres, plus a few minor electrical niggles, but otherwise I'm pretty satisfied.
Looking forward to getting her back, and some sunny days to blow away the cob webs!
Edited by Car mad enthusiast on Wednesday 29th March 11:45
Edited by Car mad enthusiast on Wednesday 29th March 11:46
Hello! Adding my experience as your comments struck a chord! Just got a lovely AM DB7 V12 manual last year after years of keeping my eye out for a manual... aaaaaaaand it's in right now for a new clutch. O M G it is costing more than my wife's whole 2nd hand freelander did !!
Anyway, the kit has apparently been redesigned so we'll see what it's like when it comes back. Been without it for 2 1/2 months while the clutch is manufactured to order so it will be like a novelty getting it back all over again!
I don't know what the nature of the 'redesign' is, but I'll try to find out when I collect it. But the kit includes flywheel, both master and slave cylinder etc.
Philip
Anyway, the kit has apparently been redesigned so we'll see what it's like when it comes back. Been without it for 2 1/2 months while the clutch is manufactured to order so it will be like a novelty getting it back all over again!
I don't know what the nature of the 'redesign' is, but I'll try to find out when I collect it. But the kit includes flywheel, both master and slave cylinder etc.
Philip
I know it's a bit late but here are the figures.
DB7 3.2 Coupe - 1,605 built
DB7 3.2 Volante - 879 built
DB7 Vantage Coupe and Volante - 4,156 built
DB7 TWR - 1 built
DB7 Zagato - 99 built
DB7 GT - 190 built, plus 112 GTA models
DB American Roadster 1 - 99 built
Read more at: http://en.aston-martin-club.com/model/aston-martin...
DB7 3.2 Coupe - 1,605 built
DB7 3.2 Volante - 879 built
DB7 Vantage Coupe and Volante - 4,156 built
DB7 TWR - 1 built
DB7 Zagato - 99 built
DB7 GT - 190 built, plus 112 GTA models
DB American Roadster 1 - 99 built
Read more at: http://en.aston-martin-club.com/model/aston-martin...
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