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Hello everyone,
I've been on the lookout for my first Aston Martin for some time now and have finally found one that matches pretty much everything I wanted. The only thing missing is premium audio .. but that's compensated for by the fact it's in a very special colour - Grigio Titanio .... as I understand it there are not many 4.7 vantages in this colour and I have to say it looks very good indeed .. especially with clear tail lamps.
So I've paid my deposit and am hoping to pick it up within the next couple of weeks ! .. Can't wait to drive it in earnest !
I've been on the lookout for my first Aston Martin for some time now and have finally found one that matches pretty much everything I wanted. The only thing missing is premium audio .. but that's compensated for by the fact it's in a very special colour - Grigio Titanio .... as I understand it there are not many 4.7 vantages in this colour and I have to say it looks very good indeed .. especially with clear tail lamps.
So I've paid my deposit and am hoping to pick it up within the next couple of weeks ! .. Can't wait to drive it in earnest !
Welcome Composer62.
A photograph immediately. Very good. They like that here.
Congratulations on finding the Aston Martin that you want. Will it be your first Aston?
As you say, Grigio Titanio - Ferrari are indeed rare 4.7 cars.
I have a Coupe, and purely out of interest have kept a record of other UK Grigio Vantages.
It looks from your photograoh, as though the interior is black, in which case I only know of 2 Roadsters with that interior and standard suspension.
One is a manual and the other is Sportshift. The manual car was owned by a PH member some time ago.
If yours happens to be a one owner car, and so has never been advertised before, it might be an additional car to add to my list.
Please tell me the date of first registration if you are happy to do so, and if I already have the car on my list, I can give you some extra history information about your car.
Of all specification types, I am only aware of 6 Grigio Titanio Roadsters in the UK.
Enjoy your new car.
Dewi 1 said:
Welcome Composer62.
A photograph immediately. Very good. They like that here.
Congratulations on finding the Aston Martin that you want. Will it be your first Aston?
As you say, Grigio Titanio - Ferrari are indeed rare 4.7 cars.
I have a Coupe, and purely out of interest have kept a record of other UK Grigio Vantages.
It looks from your photograoh, as though the interior is black, in which case I only know of 2 Roadsters with that interior and standard suspension.
One is a manual and the other is Sportshift. The manual car was owned by a PH member some time ago.
If yours happens to be a one owner car, and so has never been advertised before, it might be an additional car to add to my list.
Please tell me the date of first registration if you are happy to do so, and if I already have the car on my list, I can give you some extra history information about your car.
Of all specification types, I am only aware of 6 Grigio Titanio Roadsters in the UK.
Enjoy your new car.
Thanks, yes it's my first Aston. I've always wanted one and am finally in a position to make it happen. The interior is indeed black and the car is a manual. Both of which were on my must have list. It was first registered on 30th September 2008 so must have been one of the first 4.7s made I guess. It sounds like it may be the one you are already aware of so I'd be very happy to hear a little more about the car if you're able to provide that. A photograph immediately. Very good. They like that here.
Congratulations on finding the Aston Martin that you want. Will it be your first Aston?
As you say, Grigio Titanio - Ferrari are indeed rare 4.7 cars.
I have a Coupe, and purely out of interest have kept a record of other UK Grigio Vantages.
It looks from your photograoh, as though the interior is black, in which case I only know of 2 Roadsters with that interior and standard suspension.
One is a manual and the other is Sportshift. The manual car was owned by a PH member some time ago.
If yours happens to be a one owner car, and so has never been advertised before, it might be an additional car to add to my list.
Please tell me the date of first registration if you are happy to do so, and if I already have the car on my list, I can give you some extra history information about your car.
Of all specification types, I am only aware of 6 Grigio Titanio Roadsters in the UK.
Enjoy your new car.
Composer62 said:
Thanks, yes it's my first Aston. I've always wanted one and am finally in a position to make it happen. The interior is indeed black and the car is a manual. Both of which were on my must have list. It was first registered on 30th September 2008 so must have been one of the first 4.7s made I guess. It sounds like it may be the one you are already aware of so I'd be very happy to hear a little more about the car if you're able to provide that.
Yes, I can give you some information (mostly previous sales details) about your new car.It is not secret because it was compiled from internet advertisements, but would you prefer me to sent it to you by a PH private message, or post openly on here?
There are some beautiful photographs of this car still on the internet.
Here is one.
Edited by Dewi 1 on Monday 22 May 13:21
Dewi 1 said:
Yes, I can give you some information (mostly previous sales details) about your new car.
It is not secret because it was compiled from internet advertisements, but would you prefer me to sent it to you by a PH private message, or post openly on here?
In the spirit of sharing as much as possible with the forum I'm happy for the information to be posted openly It is not secret because it was compiled from internet advertisements, but would you prefer me to sent it to you by a PH private message, or post openly on here?
Here is some car history for you Composer62.
30 Sep 2008 - I think the first owner was AM main dealer Lancaster Sevenoaks.
Registering on the very last day of a quarter, usually indicates a sales target connection.
May 2009 - 'Lady Topaz' of PH fame bought from Lancaster, Sevenoaks, almost new, demonstrator miles, £83,000.
Oct 2010 - The popular saying around here, 'never test drive a V12, until you are ready to buy'. The V8VR was px for a V12V at the Wilmslow main dealer.
Nov 2010 - I did not notice an advert, so Wilmslow possibly sold the V8VR very quickly.
Sep 2011 - Serviced by Stratstone, Mayfair. 19,244 miles.
Mar 2012 - Advertised for sale by Silverleaf Cars, Sheffield. 20,000 miles, £70,000.
May 2017 - Advertised for sale by AM Leeds, 25,000 miles £51,000.
Hope that is of interest.
Here is the photo from the March 2012 sale.
Bet you cannot wait to collect your car. Enjoy.
Dewi 1 said:
Here is some car history for you Composer62.
30 Sep 2008 - I think the first owner was AM main dealer Lancaster Sevenoaks.
Registering on the very last day of a quarter, usually indicates a sales target connection.
May 2009 - 'Lady Topaz' of PH fame bought from Lancaster, Sevenoaks, almost new, demonstrator miles, £83,000.
Oct 2010 - The popular saying around here, 'never test drive a V12, until you are ready to buy'. The V8VR was px for a V12V at the Wilmslow main dealer.
Nov 2010 - I did not notice an advert, so Wilmslow possibly sold the V8VR very quickly.
Sep 2011 - Serviced by Stratstone, Mayfair. 19,244 miles.
Mar 2012 - Advertised for sale by Silverleaf Cars, Sheffield. 20,000 miles, £70,000.
May 2017 - Advertised for sale by AM Leeds, 25,000 miles £51,000.
Hope that is of interest.
Here is the photo from the March 2012 sale.
Bet you cannot wait to collect your car. Enjoy.
That's an amazing amount of detail .. thanks a lot for the information ... my good lady can't believe how much specific info you have tucked away ! 30 Sep 2008 - I think the first owner was AM main dealer Lancaster Sevenoaks.
Registering on the very last day of a quarter, usually indicates a sales target connection.
May 2009 - 'Lady Topaz' of PH fame bought from Lancaster, Sevenoaks, almost new, demonstrator miles, £83,000.
Oct 2010 - The popular saying around here, 'never test drive a V12, until you are ready to buy'. The V8VR was px for a V12V at the Wilmslow main dealer.
Nov 2010 - I did not notice an advert, so Wilmslow possibly sold the V8VR very quickly.
Sep 2011 - Serviced by Stratstone, Mayfair. 19,244 miles.
Mar 2012 - Advertised for sale by Silverleaf Cars, Sheffield. 20,000 miles, £70,000.
May 2017 - Advertised for sale by AM Leeds, 25,000 miles £51,000.
Hope that is of interest.
Here is the photo from the March 2012 sale.
Bet you cannot wait to collect your car. Enjoy.
Interesting to note the very low mileage over the last five years too .. though it has been serviced faithfully every year over that period.
Thanks too to everyone for their good wishes .. I will definitely update once I get my hands on it properly !
Great choice 
and just in time for maximum roof down time (although the rule is it must always be down even in the depths of Winter, to maximise V8 intake 
). My first Roadster was finished in Grigio Titanio ( a Ferrari colour!!) and it is a great choice, changing hue according to the light conditions - enjoy
and just in time for maximum roof down time (although the rule is it must always be down even in the depths of Winter, to maximise V8 intake ). My first Roadster was finished in Grigio Titanio ( a Ferrari colour!!) and it is a great choice, changing hue according to the light conditions - enjoy steveway said:
Hi Dewi1, have you got that amount of information on all cars, if yes can you give me some on WA10MZJ, V12V, now on plate S007WAY, thanks
steve
steve
Hello Stephen, Sorry no, but I had to smile at your question, because I only keep a look out for the sales of 14 cars, so therefore not time consuming. One of the PHers keeps a V12V register, which must be quite a task with 1000 cars. Apart from the AML computer, that register might be the most comprehensive record source for your own car. I think DVLA will give you their history information about your car.
When you joined this forum, I spotted your profession. I might have a question for you, because I am hoping Kingspan will sell small quantities of their insulated wall and roof panels (60 square metres). Am a little worried though, because their websites show enormous commercial buildings. I will ask them.
steveway said:
Hi Dewi1, have you got that amount of information on all cars, if yes can you give me some on WA10MZJ, V12V, now on plate S007WAY, thanks
steve
Hi There, steve
you can get some basic information on annual mileages etc by checking the MOT data at https://www.gov.uk/check-mot-status.
I was able to work out just how few miles my car had been driven in certain years... only 372 miles between April 2014 and April 2015 .. intriguing considering it was being serviced faithfully too.
Dewi 1 said:
Hello Stephen, Sorry no, but I had to smile at your question, because I only keep a look out for the sales of 14 cars, so therefore not time consuming. One of the PHers keeps a V12V register, which must be quite a task with 1000 cars. Apart from the AML computer, that register might be the most comprehensive record source for your own car. I think DVLA will give you their history information about your car.
When you joined this forum, I spotted your profession. I might have a question for you, because I am hoping Kingspan will sell small quantities of their insulated wall and roof panels (60 square metres). Am a little worried though, because their websites show enormous commercial buildings. I will ask them.
https://www.secondsandco.co.uk/
steve
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