- Withdrawn

Registration No: DB55 CLK
Chassis No: 807380DN
MOT: November 2026

• Displaying a warranted c.19,000 miles from new
• 1 of 237 Volante DB9s fitted with a Getrag 6-speed manual gearbox from a total production of 16,500 examples
• Just two former keepers from new
• Offered with outstanding service history as part of a comprehensive history file
• Cherished registration number 'DB55 CLK' included in the sale

“It had bags of character and rewarded its driver in a way few of today’s more efficient, powerful, quicker and superior rivals can” - Evo Magazine

The DB9 was the first model to come from Aston Martin’s purpose-built factory at Gaydon, Warks. A replacement for the ageing DB7, which had been in production since the early 1990s, it would remain available for 12 years with numerous improvements and updates along the way.

Introduced at the 2003 Frankfurt Motor Show, the Aston Martin DB9 was styled by Ian Callum with input on the production version from the next director of AM design, Henrik Fisker (two Grand Masters of Modern Design). The DB9 was the first of what was to become a long line of production Aston Martins to use VH architecture; using super-formed parts in the chassis and footwell as well as the body panels. Individual die-cast, extruded or stamped aluminium elements of the VH platform, are bonded with strong adhesives and self-piercing rivets, providing a lightweight but stiff ‘backbone’. The DB9 body shell weighed 25% less than that of the DB7 but has double its torsional rigidity. This process also allowed Aston Martin to retain high levels of engineering accuracy in producing a car at a higher volume, ensuring chassis performance to match the engine power. Aston Martins have always made the interior of their cars to be very special places. The fine detail of finishing is typified by the starter button made of glass and sand-etched with the Aston Martin wings logo.

The newcomer was equipped with all-round independent suspension, power assisted rack-and-pinion steering and four-wheel ABS disc brakes. Powered by a third-generation version of Aston Martin’s proven 6-litre V12 engine in 450bhp/420lbft tune allied to ZF six-speed ‘Touchtronic’ transmission, the 2+2-seater was reputedly capable of 0-60mph in 4.9 seconds and 186mph (though, a manual gearbox became a rarely specified option which this DB9 happens to be fitted with). Initially available as a Coupe only, the Volante version was launched to much acclaim at the Detroit Show in 2004 with production commencing later that year. Mechanically identical to the Coupe, its performance was similar despite a 100kg weight increase. The electrically folding hood was hidden away under a hard tonneau when down, the process taking just 17 seconds to complete.

First sold through Jackson Aston Martin of Jersey on 16th December 2005 as a Christmas present to it's first, titled keeper for 18 years, this is 1 of just 37 DB9s fitted with a Getrag 6-speed manual gearbox from a total production of 16,500 examples. Displaying a warranted c.19,000 miles from new, it is further understood to be the only DB9 Volante finished in this specification of Bordeaux over Biscuit trim. With just two former keepers from new, it comes with an outstanding service history as part of a comprehensive history file including 11 Aston Martin Dealer/Specialists service stamps in the book equalling a service every 1,500 miles. Described by the vendor as being without fault, it benefits from a recent full service to prepare the car for sale. The cherished registration number 'DB55 CLK' is included in the sale.

For more information, please contact:
Angus Fender
angus.fender@handh.co.uk
07943584762