2005 Aston Martin Vanquish S
Only 20,800 miles from new

Registration No: T.B.A
Chassis No: SCFAC14346B502076
MOT: February 2024

• 1 of only 377 right-hand drive examples, from a total production run of 1,089 Vanquish S cars
• Only c.20,800 miles from new (at the time of consignment)
• Vanquish S model offering 520bhp, an output good enough to propel the upgraded car up to 200mph
• Sixteen services documented in the original stamped service book, all from main dealers and specialists
• Entered from a private collection and worthy of close inspection!

PLEASE NOTE: This lot is offered with a full set of wire wheels, as well as the wheels fitted.

The 2002 film ‘Die Another Day’ starring Pierce Brosnan as the ultimate secret agent, marked Aston Martin’s return to the James Bond franchise. The film showcased the new Vanquish in most of the action sequences and amidst the explosions and machine gunfire, the Vanquish not only looked fantastic but seemed capable of epic performance. No other car since has had the same impact or screen time as the Vanquish, and it is perhaps only Aston Martin that can boast the most screen time of any car maker in over 125 years of film. Fame and gadgets aside, the Vanquish was recognised as one of the ten most beautiful cars ever built by Autocar Magazine (April 2022).

Blending state-of-the-art technology (of the time) and traditional materials, the interior was dominated by an imposing aluminium centre console extending from the fascia to the transmission tunnel. Luxurious Connolly leather upholstery, Wilton carpeting, and quilted Alcantara headlining emphasised its Aston Martin heritage for, despite its advanced specification, the Vanquish was built like all other Astons before it, one at a time and by hand. The Vanquish was built in two versions, a two-seater and what became known as the 2+2 with a couple of child-friendly rear seats filling the space that in the two-seater was occupied by a shelf for a golf bag or other luggage. Aston Martin's first power unit of its type, the original Vanquish had a 6.0-litre V12 engine developing 460bhp at 6,800rpm.

The Vanquish S saw its most significant upgrades within the engine bay, with the car producing 520bhp, an output good enough to project the S up to 200 mph, a figure only recently exceeded by the Aston One-77. The previously optional, Sports Dynamic Pack of enhanced steering, suspension, and brakes came as standard with the S. It was the last of the line of hand-built Aston Martins, the last model to be produced at the Newport Pagnell factory. With only 377 built in right-hand drive, from a total production run of 1,089 Vanquish S cars, it is now a very rare car.

Supplied new by Lancaster Aston Martin of Sevenoaks, Kent, the Vanquish S offered was manufactured in 2005, and registered new in the United Kingdom on the 20^th of December 2005. Costing £185,066.77 when new, the Aston Martin is finished in Tungsten Silver with Phantom Grey interior hide, Moon Shadow headlining, and Obsidian Black. Well-specified from new, the options include heated front seats, 2+2 seating arrangement, centre console storage box, Powerfold mirrors, rear parking sensors, personalised sill plaques, and Red brake calipers. A very low mileage example having covered just c.20,800 miles from new at the time of consignment, the Vanquish is offered directly from a private collection, and it has had only three former keepers, having been retained by the first owner for ten years.

Offered with the combined Owner’s Handbook and Service Book which displays sixteen servicing stamps plus the PDI Inspection, all of which are from Aston Martin main dealers and specialists. The services have been completed at 685 miles (Lancaster Aston Martin); 1,085 miles (Lancaster Aston Martin); 2,689 miles (Lancaster Aston Martin); 3,827 miles (Lancaster Aston Martin); 5,481 miles (Lancaster Aston Martin); 7,820 miles (Lancaster Aston Martin); 10,382 miles (Lancaster Aston Martin); 12,621 miles (Lancaster Aston Martin); 15,065 miles (Lancaster Aston Martin); 17,243 miles (Lancaster Aston Martin); 17,949 miles (Lancaster Aston Martin), 18,458 miles (Lancaster Aston Martin); 18,696 miles (Nicholas Mee); 18,774 miles (Nicholas Mee); 19,285 miles (JAR Specialised); 20,038 miles (Aston Martin Cambridge), and the Vanquish is due to be freshly serviced and MOT'd again before the auction.

The history file also comprises a collection of maintenance and servicing invoices, previous MOT certificates, a no advisory MOT until February 2024, the original sales invoice from Lancaster, a specification sheet, and a current V5C document, as well as a VF tracker paid until August. Not only a powerful, attractive British sports car that is fast becoming something of a modern classic, but officially the last hand-made cars by Aston Martin. Really good examples are becoming difficult to source and this one, with low mileage, is worthy of close inspection.

For more information, please contact:
Paul Cheetham
paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk
07538 667452