2003 Aston Martin V12 Vanquish
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This 2003 Aston Martin V12 Vanquish is one of 2,589 examples built between 2001 and 2007. Finished in Tungsten Silver over black leather upholstery, the car is powered by a 5.9-liter V12 mated to an electro-hydraulically operated six-speed automated transmission and a limited-slip differential. Additional equipment includes 19″ 12-spoke alloy wheels, rear parking sensors, heated power-adjustable seats, push-button ignition, a cassette stereo, a premium sound system, and automatic climate control. The was recently acquired by the selling dealer and it now has 14k miles.
The first-generation V12 Vanquish was designed by Ian Callum and featured aluminum body panels over an aluminum-composite and carbon-fiber chassis. This example is finished in Tungsten Silver, and equipment includes fog lights, hood and fender vents, rear parking sensors, and dual exhaust outlets. The high-mount rear brake lamp was replaced in January 2019
The 19″ 12-spoke alloy wheels are mounted with Michelin Pilot Sport tires. Stopping is handled by red-finished Aston Martin-branded calipers over cross-drilled and ventilated rotors at all four corners. The front control arms and bushings are said to have been replaced in 2021 and the front and rear sway bar end links were replaced in February 2022.
The leather-wrapped steering wheel features paddle shifters and frames white dial instrumentation including a 210-mph speedometer, a tachometer with a 7k-rpm redline, and gauges for fuel level and coolant temperature. The digital odometer indicates 14k miles. The paddle shift brake assembly was replaced in February 2021.
Spending time in the spotlight also means the brightwork looks great. The bumpers are mirror-like, the grille has an intricate electric shaver look, and the full-length side trim almost looks unbroken across the straight body panels. Plus, the white roof and wide whitewalls make for a subtle two-tone. And while you're looking at the white parts, don't forget to spot the coordinating sunshade. While that's a cool and rare 1950s option, an even rarer one is the rear window wiper that's on display! The two-tone tan interior is more of that pure 1950s cool. And you'll love details like the striped inserts in the cloth seats. Even the trunk looks period-correct, right down to the mat and whitewall full-size spare. Like any good American cruiser, there's plenty of room to share the experience with family and friends. It has a terrific time capsule like presentation with the bright dash that even has the original AM radio is still on display. But in these Mercurys the driver really was the king. That's why you not only got the artful steering wheel and speedometer, but also all the essential controls – including lights and heater – were just a finger's length away. Under the hood is exactly what you want to see – Flathead V8 power. Mercuries were popular, because these 255 cubic-inch motors had extra displacement and extra torque over what was available at Ford during the time. And this legendary powerhouse looks authentic, right down to the oil bath air cleaner and bright blue block that almost matches the exterior paint. And while this was a museum piece, the fresh look of the belts, wires, and hoses tell you this has been treated correctly. And the way it fires up eagerly affirms it. This V8 makes a nice sound out of the glasspack dual exhaust, and you have the added control of the classic column-shifted three-speed manual transmission. Plus, there's Touch-O-Matic overdrive – another rare option. Complete with owner's manual.