To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVEEstimate:
$75,000 - $95,000
- Notable and coveted serial no. 007
- One of only 326 examples delivered to the U.S.
- Presented in Jet Black over Iron Ore leather
- Highly desirable "2+0" seating configuration
At the 2004 Paris Motor Show, the car billed as the "fastest
production model ever to be built by Aston Martin" was unveiled:
The Vanquish S. While this honor has since been ceded to the One-77
and the V12 Vantage S, the Vanquish S' maximum speed of 200 mph was
jaw-dropping at the time (and remains so today). In order to reach
the magical 200 mph mark, its 6.0-liter V-12 engine was fitted with
new cylinder heads featuring fully machined inlet ports and
combustion chambers to improve airflow, revised engine mapping, and
new fuel injectors. The result was an increase in power output to
520 bhp and 425 lb-ft of torque.
In addition to the engine upgrades, the Vanquish's optional Sports
Dynamics package was fitted as standard on the Vanquish S. Upgrades
included stiffer springs and dampers and shorter steering arms.
Revised steering geometry provided a 20-percent quicker response,
allowing the driver to apply more precise input and receive more
accurate feedback from the chassis. The brakes on the Vanquish S
were upgraded to account for the higher performance; larger
six-piston calipers were fitted, and the rear discs were wider to
improve heat dissipation. A new brake-pedal assembly enhanced
feel.
The changes made to the Vanquish S were not just mechanical. A
redesigned boot lid improved balance and stability and achieved a
lower coefficient of drag. The revised front grille given a deeper
profile and sported six horizontal slats instead of the previous
nine; an added splitter improved high-speed stability. At the rear,
the larger windscreen improved visibility.
This Jet Black over Iron Ore example offered here is one of just
326 chassis delivered new to the United States. Although 2+2
seating was standard, this example was specified in the far more
sporting two-seater "plus zero" configuration. Standard
accouterments presented on this Vanquish S include the six-speed
automated manual transmission, leather and anodized aluminum trims,
full-color navigation display, alcantara headliner, and staggered
19-inch forged alloy wheels. Included is a clean Carfax report,
service book, two sets of keys, Vanquish car cover, Aston Martin
battery tender, Lamy pen, and original umbrella. Further, the car
recently received a major dealer service costing approximately
$10,000.
The pinnacle of the first generation of Vanquish, the Vanquish S is
a quintessentially British grand tourer and the last of the truly
hand-built Aston Martins. This special example, with its notable
serial no. 007 and spectacular colors, is one not to be missed.To
view this car and others currently consigned to this auction,
please visit the RM website at
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/mo20.