2004 Aston Martin DB9

The seller has owned this car since July 2022 and it has been a bucket list car for them to own and enjoy. Part of a small collection, the car is now being offered for sale due to a downsize. 

The owner informs us the car has a great service history with the majority of it being main dealer. Having recently spent some money on some cosmetics, the mechanicals are reported to be in great condition. 

Timeless design and handsome, rugged looks, the DB9 is the gentleman’s muscle car, finished in silver grey and matched with silver alloys, this example exudes all the class and purpose you’ve come to expect from the company it hails from. 

The seller has recently had the wheels refurbed but was pained to admit that the front passenger side suffered a slight scuff since they had been completed. The paint is in good condition also with little stone chipping or dents or dings around the body. There is some blemishes around the front driver’s side headlight and the keyhole on the driver’s door but with the car’s body being aluminium it’s not the nightmare iron oxide thankfully.

Best taken in as a whole, the DB9’s details remain in good condition which adds up to a stunning big picture. When you stand back to admire the car in its entirety, it’s hard not to fall for its sleek lines and charm.

Inside the cabin, the Aston presents very well overall, with some areas showing some minor wear but remaining in good condition considering this is a 20-year-old car with 100,000 miles on the clock, evidence of the care it’s been afforded by its owners. 

The driver’s seat leather is showing some creasing on the usual high traffic areas, but it is far from unsalvageable, and we’d wager that a few hours work with some leather feed would have it shining once more. 

It’s easy to see the direction Aston were going for their new model here with leather and luxurious trim. Aston also added a few electronic additions that were a bit hit and miss. The sat nav for one was cause of many a critic bashing and on this example the cog in the mechanism to bring the screen up has gone meaning it needs some manual help. You might have also noticed that the tyre pressure sensor on the dash was flashing, but the owner informs us that they were told by Aston that there was nothing wrong with the tyre pressures and it is instead the electrical system which has a fault. Aston told our seller that it was not worth chasing the issue due to the complexities of the circuitry. 

Overall then, the interior of the Aston is in good condition for its age with only a few areas needing some attention. 

The powerplant is this car’s major swan song and the owner informs us that it drives superbly. The 450 horses from the 5.9L V12 are intoxicating to be at the helm of and that soundtrack would never get old for us.

Under the vented bonnet, the V12’s intakes and cylinder banks make for a menacing unit, looking as those it is restrained by the structural braces across it’s top. Visually, things look good in here too, with no signs of fluid leaks, split hoses, exposed wires, or damaged components from what we can see. 

Starting the engine up, and knowing you’ve got 450bhp at the whim of your right foot is certainly a special feeling and one you could have at a bargain price point in 2024. 

The Aston comes with a few original additions from the factory with the original pouch of owner’s manuals, as well as the original tyre filler and branded air pump. The owner also informs us that the Aston Branded battery tender is also present as well as a Bluetooth RF adaptor for phone connectivity. 

Listed in the photo gallery are all the documents and invoices that come with the car including the MOT certificates and the one key.

The DB9 was a hit for Aston, building on the success of the DB7 and bringing new engineering tech and build standards from the firm’s newly acquired Ford ownership. Shoehorned in a newly developed V12 engine wrapped in a stunningly designed body and it was a sure-fire winner. 

Good service history, low owners, and good condition all round, this example represents a fantastic opportunity to jump into V12 ownership for a ridiculously low price point. Perhaps the best colour combination and a good history of care, this Aston offers a thrilling GT car for the next owner. 

We are happy to offer this vehicle for auction with an estimate in the range of £19,000 - £23,000.

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