2007 Aston Martin V12 Vanquish S 2+2 Ultimate Coupé

Registration no. RX07 SZT Chassis no. SCFAC14397B502575

Footnotes

To celebrate the end of Vanquish production, the factory signed off with the Vanquish S Ultimate, a run of the last 50 cars finished in 'Ultimate Black' with an upgraded interior and personalised sill plaques. As well as its unique exterior and interior finishes, the Ultimate also came with an up-rated version of the 6.0-litre V12 engine producing 603PS (UK and EU only) – good enough for a top speed of 200mph.

An entirely new Aston Martin for the 21st Century, the Vanquish had debuted at the Geneva Auto Show in March 2001, with deliveries commencing a few months later. The Vanquish was styled by Ian Callum, the man responsible for the DB7, and was powered by a 6.0-litre, 48-valve, V12 engine. A spin-off from Formula 1 technology, the state-of-the-art electronic engine management system provided 'drive by wire' throttle control and was linked to the six-speed gearbox's electro-hydraulic change mechanism, a 'first' for a production car. The gearchange was controlled by F1-style paddles and could be operated in either of two modes - fully manual or computer-controlled automatic - with a 'sport' setting available on both.

Standard equipment included almost everything the discerning enthusiast would wish for: Alpine stereo system; 6 CD changer; air conditioning; electrically adjustable seats; alarm/immobiliser; tyre pressure sensing; automatic rain-sensing wipers; automatic headlamp operation; automatic rear-view mirror dipping; trip computer, etc.

The Ultimate was based on the revamped Vanquish S that superseded the original version following its debut at the Paris Auto Show in 2004. The previously optional Sports Dynamic Pack of enhanced steering, suspension and brakes came as standard with the Vanquish S.

This rare and collectible last-of-the-line Vanquish Ultimate was purchased new by the current vendor from HWM Aston Martin in July 2007 (invoice on file). The optional heated front screen and 2+2 seating were specified, and the car was delivered with the Obsidian Black interior option. Other desirable options include Bluetooth connectivity; grey brake callipers; console storage box; and body-coloured door releases. The car also comes with its bespoke factory-made fabric cover (retail cost circa £600).

In May 2013 this Vanquish Ultimate took part in the Aston Martin 100th Anniversary display on The Mall in London. Described by the private vendor as in excellent condition, with excellent engine, it comes with full service history dating back to the original purchase and all bills from 2012 onwards, and was last serviced (at a cost of £9,278) in May 2021.