DBS engine replacement?

[jjd15]

New to the forum but been shopping for over a year for a DBS Vol 6-speed. I finally found one that is the Ultimate edition - a beautiful car. 2012 only 7500 miles. But upon reviewing the service records I see that the engine was replaced recently. I am trying to determine the impact on the value of this very rare car (in the US at least) down the road. I have yet to come across any other low mileage DBS that had an engine replacement. Is this common? How big a red flag should this be? Any thoughts on value given this fact pattern?

Thanks in advance for any thoughts or advice.

[AMVSVNick]

jjd15 said:

New to the forum but been shopping for over a year for a DBS Vol 6-speed. I finally found one that is the Ultimate edition - a beautiful car. 2012 only 7500 miles. But upon reviewing the service records I see that the engine was replaced recently. I am trying to determine the impact on the value of this very rare car (in the US at least) down the road. I have yet to come across any other low mileage DBS that had an engine replacement. Is this common? How big a red flag should this be? Any thoughts on value given this fact pattern?

Thanks in advance for any thoughts or advice.

I believe that car is one of only two on the planet so would not be too concerned.

https://astonmartins.com/car/dbs-ultimate-volante/

[AWV12]

Manual DBS Volantes are rare (< 60 probably) and DBS Ultimate Volantes are rare (41 according to the link posted), and the combination of Manual and Ultimate in a Volante is "ultimately" rare (2).

Since engine falure of the V12 is also very rare, I would ask about the cause and demand some extra engine warranty and go for it!