• Built to Swiss specification
• Numerous extra-cost options
• Offered from an extensive private collection
• Recently recommissioned by Stratton Motor Company

"The special edition Aston Martin V8 Vantage N400 commemorates the success of the V8 Vantage N24 production race car in the legendary Nürburgring 24 Rennen, a gruelling 24-hour race. This race-bred production car uses a more potent version of Aston Martin's 4.3-litre engine, raising peak power to 400bhp, hence the 'N400' name..." - Aston Martin.
Aston Martin tests all its production models at the fearsome Nordschleife circuit, so its achievement at the 2006 Nürburgring 24 Rennen, when an N24 Vantage finished a highly creditable 4th in class, is perhaps not so surprising. Introduced for the 2006 model year, Aston Martin's V8 Vantage Coupé had been launched at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show, a convertible Roadster following later that year. Although it resurrected a famous model designation from the Company's past, the latest Vantage was all-new, featuring a 4.3-litre quad-cam V8 engine loosely patterned on Jaguar's 'AJ' unit and equipped in its Aston guise with dry-sump lubrication. The latter enabled the engine to be mounted low in the bonded aluminium body/chassis for better handling, while the use of a rear transaxle resulted in near-perfect 49/51 front/rear weight distribution.
The Vantage was manufactured at Aston Martin's Headquarters at Gaydon, Warwickshire, a facility that combines the firm's renowned hand-crafted bespoke capabilities with the technology required to manufacture the bonded aluminium body/chassis structure. Exquisitely designed and detailed while possessing class-leading agility and performance, the Vantage was nevertheless a practical two-seater with a large tailgate providing access to the 300-litre rear luggage compartment. The Vantage also benefited from numerous passive and active safety systems.
As well as being 20bhp more powerful than the standard production model, the N400 featured numerous chassis and suspension upgrades and lightweight 20" forged alloy wheels. Coupé and roadster versions were available and there was a choice of six-speed manual or 'Sportshift' semi-automatic transmissions. The N400 was available in three special paint colours: Bergwerk Black, Lightning Silver and Karussell Orange, and each car came with a numbered plaque and perforated leather trim, the latter featuring a map of the Nürburgring stitched into the centre armrest. Only 240 were made, making this track-orientated model one of the rarer and more collectible of recent Aston Martins.

Ordered new by our vendor, one of Aston Martin's VIP clients, the N400 we offer is number '001' of the 240 made (the chassis plate states that it conforms to all applicable Gulf/Saudi motor vehicle standards). Finished in Karussell Orange with Obsidian Black leather interior, this car has the desirable manual transmission option. Kept on static display as part of the vendor's extensive private collection, the Vantage benefits from recent recommissioning by Stratton Motor Company (invoice on file). Accompanying documentation consists of copies of the original sales invoice and photocopy Swiss Carte Grise.
Please note that this vehicle is only offered with a photocopy of its old registration document; bidders should satisfy themselves as to registration requirements in their own jurisdiction. Please contact the department for further information.

Please note that if this vehicle is sold to a French private buyer or an EU private individual it will be subject to Import Duty at 10% (+VAT) and 20% Import VAT on the hammer price. The Import VAT and Duty will be invoiced to you by our custom broker who will also charge a clearance fee. If you buy as a Trader or Company however, the Finances Publiques will charge you the Import VAT directly (based on our customs broker clearance) and the Import Duty will be charged by our customs broker and include a clearance fee. Import rates to other EU Country's may vary for VAT rate and an administration fee will be charged to prepare the necessary customs clearances. Please note that if you purchase as an EU Company, the VAT amount will be calculated based on your registered countries rate. If you have any questions regarding customs clearance, please contact the Bonhams Motorcar Department or our recommended shippers.