2012 ASTON MARTIN V12 VANTAGE ROADSTER - MANUAL

KEY FACTS

• A low-mileage example of the thrilling open-top sports car, in the exceptionally rare Red Lion factory colour and with only one keeper on the logbook. 
• Under the bonnet is the 5.9-litre naturally aspirated AM11 V12, which produces 510bhp and drives the rear wheels via the involving six-speed manual transmission.
• It benefits from a comprehensive main dealer service history, and has covered just 5,100 miles from new.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• Vehicle number 35 of 101, it is thought to be one of only two examples finished in the striking shade of ‘Red Lion’ – the other being one of the very early demonstrator cars.
• Inside, there is black leather upholstery and carbon fibre trim.
• Factory equipment includes electrically adjustable memory seats, parking sensors, climate control, satellite navigation, and cruise control
• Its original owner’s manuals and service book will be included.

CONDITION

• There is no bodywork damage.
• As you would hope for a car with such low mileage, its vibrant Red Lion paintwork remains immaculate, with no visible stone chips or scratches in the finish.
• Similarly, its black leather-trimmed cabin is in excellent shape, with just the slightest signs of use in the seat bases, but with no wear or discolouration.
• No electrical faults have been detected.
• The most recent MOT test was on 8 November 2018 at 4,819 miles, which was a clean pass with no advisories or defects. A fresh MOT test will be carried out ready for handover to the next owner.

SERVICE HISTORY

• Its most recent service was in June 2020 at 5,033 miles, where technicians at Aston Martin Chichester performed a routine annual service, changing the engine oil and filter.

Dates and mileage:

• 19/11/2013 - 2,435 miles - Aston Martin Chichester
• 01/12/2014 - 3,384 miles - Aston Martin Chichester
• 09/11/2015 - 4,020 miles - Aston Martin Chichester
• 02/11/2016 - 4,174 miles - Aston Martin Chichester
• 15/11/2017 - 4,455 miles - Aston Martin Chichester
• 08/11/2018 - 4,819 miles - Aston Martin Chichester
• 08/06/2021 - 5,033 miles - Aston Martin Chichester

SUMMARY

This Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster is a stunning example of the rare and exhilarating convertible GT car, with a special Red Lion factory colour and very low mileage. It has been maintained by a single main dealer, and has been in the single private collection from new, and it would now make a discerning addition to any assembly of lauded modern performance cars.

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