1997 ASTON MARTIN DB7 AUTO

The DB7 Vantage (1999-2004) brought the 5.9-litre V12 producing 420hp. Significant performance upgrade over the six-cylinder. The Vantage is the most desirable standard DB7 variant with genuine supercar performance.

Engine: Supercharged six - supercharger, intercooler pump, head gasket. V12 - coil packs (12 of them), throttle bodies, coolant hoses. Both need regular service. Transmission: Manual robust. Touchtronic auto can be jerky. Electrics: Ford-derived but complex. Window regulators. Central locking. Instruments. Cooling: Critical - overheating causes head gasket failure. Check all hoses, water pump. Body: Generally well-protected but check sills, wheel arches on earlier cars. Trim: Interior trim wear. Leather. Wood. Hood (Volante): Mechanism generally reliable but check operation. General: The DB7 is the most affordable modern Aston Martin. Budget £3-5k annually for maintenance.

V12 Vantage specification, Manual gearbox, Zagato body (very rare), Low mileage, Full service history, Good colours