1997 Aston Martin DB7

Lot details Registration No: P140 LRV Chassis No: SCFAA1119TK100669 MOT: April 2025 Presented in Cheviot Red with contrasting parchment interior 54,600 miles from new 21 service stamps,12 of which are Chiltern Aston Centre Ltd Offered with a large collection of additional invoices and previous MOT certificates 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. Presented in Cheviot Red with contrasting parchment interior, this lovely example in previous ownership was subject to the headlining being re-upholstered, battery replaced and some other small areas fettled. There are a couple of small details that make ‘P140 LRV’ stand out somewhat. One of which, is an invoice by Just Astons Ltd in October 2020, it is stated ‘It is one of the cleanest DB7s I have seen’. This notion of a well looked after car is further supported by what can only be described as fastidious work by a previous owner who even made amendments and comments specific to the car throughout the entirety of the owner’s section; examples of which includes amendments to the starting procedure, diagrams of key fobs, correct locations of buttons relative to the car, additional information within various sections etc. Now showing 54,600 miles on the odometer, this DB7 is offered with an impressive history file. The ‘service’ section on the owner’s manual is full with 21 stamps; 12 of which are Chiltern Aston. There is a large collection of additional invoices for servicing and other works, a large collection of previous MOT certificates, the Aston Martin Quick Reference Guide, Alpine radio and Multichanger manual and the current V5C. For more information, please contact: James McWilliam james.mcwilliam@handh.co.uk 07943 584760