New owner - question on DB7 rarity

[Gem_man]

Hi all

Well, after a few false starts, I have finally obtained my first Aston Martin. Needless to say I am beside myself with excitement.

I am wondering if anyone knows the production figures for a V12 DB7 Vantage Coupe with a manual 6-speed box relative to the other derivatives. The seller stressed
that this is relatively rare car. Its "rarity" was certainly not a buying factor but it would be nice to know if it is actually quite an interesting car as well as being drop-dead gorgeous.

Attached is a couple of shots of my new pride and joy.

Kind regards to all

Adrian

Edited by Gem_man on Monday 19th August 22:02

[Agent57]

Lovely looking car. Is it Mendip blue?

Of the 4156 Vantages produced I think less than 1000 were manuals. The figure of 700 or so rings a bell.

I think the DB7 Vantage is the best looking. But then I am biased.

Enjoy. You may still get into Car Fest south this weekend if you're lucky.

[Gem_man]

Thanks Agent

Yes, well-spotted, Mendip blue. It looks great with the cream leather.

Sadly will not be able to make any meetings this weekend but looking forward to getting involved in the community (had great fun at meetings and met some truly lovely peeps while we had TVRs).

Hang in there Sparks...if you dream hard enough it is amazing what happens.

Adrian

[N7GTX]

That looks like one of Derek Mowatt's cars? Was watching that on Autotrader with it being a manual. And the colour is bloody nice

Enjoy!!!

[menlove]

That is a great looking car, especially with the 19inch alloys. The figure of about 700 sounds right. I have a mendip blue manual too. Great fun to drive!

Really don't see many on the road nowadays and your colour combination will always get a fair bit of attention. Great buy (but then I'm biased).

Now you can think about getting a sports exhaust fitted


Enjoy!

Edited by menlove on Tuesday 20th August 00:45

[Gem_man]

Ah, there are no flies on you lot! Yes, it is indeed a Derek Mowat car.

Stainless steel sports exhaust already fitted

Picking him/her up in a few days time.... cannot wait

[dredders]

Congratulations, enjoy

especially the sound of the V12

[LordBretSinclair]

Good to have another 7 owner on here, welcome.

Great colour combo too, so much better than one the 50 shades of grey (with black interior) that all the new Astons seem to be.

[Gem_man]

Your Lordship

I totally agree. I love the new Astons but what is the fascination with variations of sludge? I have always disliked dark interiors too (although I can appreciate the practicality)

The colours was a significant element in deciding on this car, that and the full Aston history and the condition. Allegedly, this car has never been driven in the rain which prompted Murray Aston Martin Edinburgh to state that "it is the best DB7 they have seen in years".

Cannot guarantee its totally dry driving will continue though

[bomberh]

Nice car, lovely colour, (my V8V is mendip blue 2 and has sandstorm seats)

Enjoy, as I know you will

[Jon39]

Congratulations, you have yourself a beautiful looking car Adrian, and in a wonderful colour scheme.

I know little about the Bloxham cars, but noting the 420 bhp engine (the same as the current V8s), it is presumably a lighter car and so therefore faster.

I came across a DB7 website. You may already know about this, but if not, it might be of interest to you.

http://herrherr.net/about.html

Enjoy your car.

[Gem_man]

Many thanks Jon. I will take a look.

All the best
Adrian

[LordBretSinclair]

Hi again,

apologies but can't resist the opportunity to shamelessly post another pic of my old bus

[Gem_man]

Wow! What a great colour. She looks lovely. Congratulations.

[StephenP]

Is that Toro Red? My favourite ...

That said, the blue is stunning too! Congratulations!

Although I have had one red and one orange Aston, the current one is, dare I say it, gunmetal grey ....

Maybe we should start a "Show your DB7" thread ....

[Gem_man]

Another question for you.......

What are the main differences between the DB7 and the DB7 Vantage?
Did they every run concurrently?

Many thanks

Adrian

[V8LM]

Gem_man said:

Another question for you.......

What are the main differences between the DB7 and the DB7 Vantage?
Did they every run concurrently?

Many thanks

Adrian

Engine obviously. Front nose most visible difference.

They were listed concurrently but most evidence points to no i6s being made after the first DB7 Vantage; attributed to the change in the production line necessary for the latter.

[jas xjr]

stunning car , well done

[Gem_man]

Thanks for that.

Am I correct in assuming that the engine difference was the change from V8 to V12 at this point?

I appreciate your help.

Adrian

[Gem_man]

jas xjr said:

stunning car , well done

Not sure if you were talking to me or His Lordship, but I'll claim it.

Thank you very much