2010 | Aston Martin DB 9

When you find a well sorted and cared for DB9 like this it's so easy to see why they gained such wide acclaim when they were new, from both journalists and buyers a like

They are quite obviously extremely pretty but they are also so well refined and finished especially in the case of this car that has been looked after so brilliantly

A more capable grand tourer is seldom found

The DB9 was launched in 2003 at the Frankfurt Motor Show striking, rakish and fast

Some small changes were made prior to the production of our car in 2010, often referred to as a facelift model

With the updated centre console, crystal key, updated head lights & tail lights, wing mirrors, memory seat, front parking sensors etc. The early cars are superb no doubt but the later updated cars do have a more modern and cleanly finished feel to them

Our car was specified by the first owner with special order paint colour, slate blue, and cream truffle leather as well as wood veneers lilac kick plates to the door shuts

She has only ever been cared for by two keeps, the first who owned her until 2016, had every service done at Aston Martin with frightening regularity

Whilst the second owner, who bought her as an approved used car from Stratstone Aston Martin, part exchanging his Porsche in the process, has kept up the meticulous servicing also at exclusively Aston Martin themselves

In total there are 21 records of services with 17 stamps in the book and the 4 most recent services not stamped but with invoices in the file, the most recent of which was a major service in August 2022 at 24,808 miles with new Bridgestone tyres, full brake service with new pads and discs, all four wheels refurbished, climate control service and general vehicle health check - £7227 if you would please Sir

Since then less than 1295 miles have been covered and she duly feels an absolute pipin