On offer at Imperial War Museum, Duxford - Wed, 22nd Jun 2022 13:00
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Only c.67,300 miles from new
Current ownership since 2006 and only four former keepers
Offered with the original stamped service book displaying many main dealer and specialist service stamps
Attractive colour combination and offered with a cheshired registration number
Although Victor Gauntlett had long mooted the idea, it took the arrival of Ford money and TWR Group know-how for a new generation, 'small' Aston Martin to become a reality. Introduced at the March 1993 Geneva Salon - albeit deliveries did not start until late the following year - the newcomer had been subjected to more testing and development work than any of the marque's previous models. Indeed under the watchful eye of Engineering Director Rod Mansfield Project NPX (as the DB7 was labelled) got through some thirty prototypes. Based around a steel semi-monocoque chassis the production version was equipped with all-round independent suspension, four-wheel disc brakes and power assisted rack and pinion steering. Derived from a proven Jaguar unit, the DB7's 3239cc DOHC straight-six engine boasted four valves per cylinder, Zytec multi-point fuel injection and an Eaton supercharger. Credited with developing 335bhp and 360lbft, it was allied to five-speed manual transmission as standard and reputedly enabled the Aston Martin to sprint from 0-60mph in 5.8 seconds and reach 161mph. However, it was the way the fixed head coupe looked, rather than its performance potential, which wowed the public. Styled by Ian Callum, the DB7 has long been regarded as a modern masterpiece. Priced at circa £80,000 the six-cylinder coupe remained current until 1999 by which time some 1,578 had been sold.
Manufactured in 1996, this DB7 was supplied new to the United Kingdom, being first registered on the 13th of April that year. Fitted with the 3239cc straight-six engine allied to the four-speed automatic transmission, the Aston Martin is finished in the striking colour combination of Maroon paintwork with complementary Cream and Maroon leather interior upholstery. Having just five keepers from new, ‘E14 MOR’ was purchased by the vendor in 2006 from the well-renowned Chiltern Aston Martin Centre and has covered a mere 67,282 miles from new (at time of consignment). Offered with the combined owner's handbook and service book which displays 29 stamps (including the pre-delivery inspection) with many of them supplied by main dealers with Lancaster Sevenoaks, H.W.M, Stratstone and JCT600 Aston Martin entries all present, as well as specialists, Chiltern Aston Martin Centre. Most recently serviced in August 2021 (at 66,778 miles) by Chiltern Aston, the DB7 also benefited from new boot struts, air-conditioning re-gassing and front anti-roll bar drop links and bushes along with further improvement to the cost of some £2,300. New tyres were fitted in 2021. ‘E14 MOR’ is accompanied by several previous invoices relating to work completed and servicing, as well as a selection of MOT certificates, and a current V5C.
Vendor Condition Ratings:
Bodywork: 'Good'
Engine: 'Very Good'
Electrical Equipment: 'Good' – Radio can be temperamental
Paintwork: ‘Very Good'
Gearbox: 'Very Good'
Interior Trim: 'Very Good'
For more information, please contact:
Paul Cheetham
paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk
07538 667452
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