Bonhams Sale of Aston Martin and Lagonda Motor Cars and Related Automobilia
21 May 2011
Aston Martin Works Service
Newport Pagnell,
Buckinghamshire, MK16 9AN
Motor cars: 13:00
Lot No: 343
One of ten; 29,000 miles from new
2002 Aston Martin DB7 V12 Vantage Volante 'Jubilee' Convertible
Registration no. CR02 GXB
Chassis no. SCFAB32312K403081
Engine no. AM2/03152
Estimate: £28,000 - 32,000
Footnote:
Introduced at the Geneva Salon in March 1999, the DB7 Vantage was no mere high-performance version of the existing six-cylinder DB7 but an exciting new model powered by a state-of-the-art, all-alloy V12 engine, the first of this configuration to power a production Aston Martin. Produced jointly by parent company Ford's Research and Vehicle Technology department and fellow group member Cosworth Technology, this 6.0-litre, quad-cam, 48-valve unit produced 420bhp and 400lb/ft of torque while satisfying all current and projected emissions regulations. Engine functions, diagnostics, traction contro