2004 Aston Martin Vanquish S
2004 Aston Martin Vanquish S
One of the very first cars this century to be christened a 'modern classic', the Vanquish is beloved by modern day enthusiasts and heritage collectors alike. The wonderfully sculpted bodywork was penned by legendary designer Ian Callum, who drew inspiration from Aston Martin's DB4 GT Zagato. For many, Aston hasn't since produced a car prettier than the Vanquish; we'll leave that to you to decide. The Vanquish's bonded aluminium chassis, combined with traditional craftsmanship, ushered in a new era for Aston Martin. Underneath the bonnet lies a 460bhp V12 engine delivering power through a six-speed automated manual gearbox. (Aston later offered to replace the controversial gearbox with a more conventional manual alternative, at great expense.) A total of 1,086 Vanquish S models were manufactured between 2005 and 2007 following the car's debut at the 2004 Paris Motor Show. Aston's engineers increased the power over the standard Vanquish from 460bhp to 520bhp, and with a top speed exceeding 200mph, the Vanquish S was, at the time, the fastest production Aston Martin ever produced. Discreet visual changes to the 'S' included a bigger, revised grille, front splitter and a raised rear 'spoiler' built into the boot lid to keep the car stable at high speed.
This example was the very first series production Vanquish S sold. The first two of three cars built beforehand were pre-production demonstrators, while the third was used for the Paris Motor Show launch. All were later sold to customers but not until after this car was produced and sold, making it the first of the series production run. Not only that, but this is likely to be one of the best Vanquishes you're likely to find. Having covered fewer than 8,000 miles from new, it is almost box-fresh and has been well kept and maintained for its entire life. Aside from the first two services, which were at the supplying dealer, all subsequent services have been with Aston Martin Works, the very best on offer. Presented here in achingly beautiful Tungsten Silver over Phantom Grey leather interior, this Vanquish is in fantastic condition all round. The design appears not to have aged a day and the market is finally recognising the value in these cars. This example presents an opportunity to acquire one of the very best you're likely to find. Consigned by Charlie McCreery
Lot details
Year: 2004
Make: Aston Martin
Model: Vanquish S
Registration: VX54 CYL
Chassis No: SCFAC14305B501506
Odometer: 7,898
* The very first series production Vanquish S sold
* Extremely low mileage
* Outstanding service history
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