Aston Martin V12 Vanquish (2004)

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Just 15,000 Km since new Rare opportunity to acquire a Vanquish with exceptionally low mileage Commissioned new for Carlo Orazio Buora, Managing Director of Pirelli & C. in 2004. The original sill plaque remains Documentation provides a detailed record of the car’s servicing and mileage from new Powered by the legendary 5.9-litre V12 Its specification is especially striking, combining British Racing Green with a beautifully preserved warm Saddle Tan leather interior Increasingly sought-after by collectors, particularly for low-mileage, well-preserved examples Its appearance in the 2002 James Bond film Die Another Day further cemented its status as one of the most iconic Aston Martins of its generation One of 1,489 examples built The early 2000s marked an important new chapter for Aston Martin. Following the success of the DB7, the British marque entered a period of renewed ambition, combining its traditional craftsmanship and understated elegance with more modern engineering and performance. The original V12 Vanquish was produced at Aston Martin’s historic Newport Pagnell factory from 2001, with the standard 460 bhp model remaining in production until the arrival of the Vanquish S in late 2004 before production ended in 2007. According to Aston Martin, just 1,489 examples of the original Vanquish were hand-built, making it a relatively rare model even by Aston Martin standards. Production was remarkably labour-intensive: Aston Martin states that each Vanquish took around eight weeks to build. For the 2004 Model Year, the Vanquish was powered by an all-alloy 5,935 cc, 48-valve V12, producing 460 bhp and 542 Nm (400 lb-ft) of torque. Power was sent to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual transmission operated by an electro-hydraulic paddle-shift system. Maximum speed was quoted at 306 km/h (190 mph), with 0–100 km/h achieved in approximately 5.0 seconds. The 2004 model also received important upgrades, including new 19-inch seven-spoke alloy wheels, improved seating and Brembo ventilated and grooved brakes measuring 355 mm at the front and 330 mm at the rear, together with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution. Its appearance in the 2002 James Bond film Die Another Day further cemented its status as one of the most iconic Aston Martins of its generation. ABOUT THIS SPECIFIC EXAMPLE This Aston Martin V12 Vanquish represents a rare opportunity to acquire an exceptionally low-mileage example with a particularly interesting and well-documented history. First registered on 15 March 2004, the car was originally commissioned for Mr. Carlo Orazio Buora, as confirmed by the original Aston Martin sill plaque, which remains in place and is inscribed: “Handbuilt in England for Mr. Carlo Buora” Carlo Orazio Buora was one of Italy’s most prominent business executives of the period. Born in Milan on 26 May 1946, his date of birth corresponds with the identity of the original owner documented for this Vanquish. Buora joined Pirelli in the early 1990s and became one of the principal collaborators of Marco Tronchetti Provera. In 2004, when this Vanquish was first registered, he was Managing Director of Pirelli & C., placing him among the leading figures of Italian industry. Mr Buora was resident in Milan and retained ownership of the Vanquish until 2015. The car was exported from Italy on 2 February 2015. The original dealer was Royal Cars Srl, the Aston Martin dealer responsible for supplying the car when new. The original Aston Martin warranty booklet is still present. The accompanying file provides a desirable detailed record of servicing carried out in Italy by official Aston Martin centres. The recorded mileage is as follows: November 2005: 2,470 Km July 2007: 3,900 Km July 2009: 5,111 Km November 2012: 6,723 Km March 2014: 7,438 Km February 2015: 9,468 Km These records provide a remarkably consistent picture of a car that was used sparingly and maintained within the Aston Martin network.