Aston Martin DB7
1998 Aston Martin DB7 Volante
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Engine : n/a Body Style: Convertible Miles : 57683 Stock #CN10184 Interior Color: Silver Exterior Color : Silver Certified Price: 34,900 The most beautiful car in the world, and possibly the most beautiful car ever built. That’s a weighty title but the Aston Martin DB7 is well up to the task. Flowing lines form an achingly gorgeous silhouette which is tightly wrapped around its mechanical components—a car like this simply could not be built today, a mere fifteen years after its introduction. Produced in both coupe and convertible form these cars will be standard bearers for generations to come. Expensive new and still highly exclusive this 1998 DB7 Volante is an instant front-of-the-line pass for social events worldwide. With this car you simply must start outside—it turns heads for the right reasons. Unlike brasher supercars or more showy sports cars, the DB7 oozes class, its unmistakable style marking you out as someone with exquisite taste. Cumberland Gray covers the exterior surfaces and matches the stately persona of the car. Free from defects and in excellent condition the paintwork looks considerably younger than the 10 years old it is. New Bridgestone Potenza Pole Position S02 tires wrap around the original wheels. Lights and lenses are in excellent shape as are the badges and chrome trim. The top is neither torn nor discolored and the mechanism functions as new. The glass is original and in excellent condition. This is an exclusive car amongst exclusive cars: Only 240 were imported in 1998, coupe or Volante. Aston typically produces its cars in low volume and the price tag north of $150,000 certainly shortens the buyer list considerably. The DB series was named after Sir David Brown (the head of Aston Martin from 1947–1972). He was a natural adventurer who owned race horses, played polo, raced cars and motorcycles, and was a qualified pilot. In 1947, Brown saw a classified advertisement in The Times, offering for sale a High Class Motor Business. Brown acquired Aston Martin for £20,500 and the rest is history. The powerful supercharged inline six and smooth five-speed manual transmission make the DB7 a relaxed cruiser with the potential to turn into a very fast cross country machine should you chance upon a clear country road. You’ll find the original engine under the bonnet, hand built and serialized on a plaque on the cam cover. Wiring, plumbing and other distractions are hidden under side covers or tucked out of the way. The powerplant gives this car superb speed, with a top speed of 171 mph. It also gives the DB7 great acceleration and power, going from 0 to 60 mph in just 5.4 seconds. There’s an air of presentation when the bonnet is lifted forward and the engine revealed—this is an Aston, after all. Freshly serviced this Volante is ready to tour. Within the last year Bobby Rahal Aston Martin in PA replaced the tires, all coolant hoses, the A/C compressor and more. There are more than $7,000 worth of receipts—if you’re buying a car like this it’s important to know it’s been to a specialist! The interior sports a pair of the most comfortable seats you’re likely to find anywhere. They look fantastic, are in like new shape and they retain the scent you’ll only get from Connolly leather. The plush carpets are in excellent condition, as are all of the hand stitched leather surfaces. Everything functions as new, and the only addition to the car is a new JVC CD player with an integrated HD tuner. You feel special simply sitting in the car…and that’s before you twist the key and take it out where you’ll be seen.
It’s rare to meet anyone who isn’t impressed by the DB7’s lithe yet discrete styling, and even with the top down the Volante makes many other cars look clumsy. Rivals like the Jaguar XKR convertible may offer similar performance but Aston Martin has far more cachet than its rival marque from Coventry, and even Ferrari struggles to match the prestige and exclusivity associated with Aston. The company remains a quintessentially English marque and is proud of its heritage. So if you crave exclusivity, style and class this DB7 is what you’re after.
Basic Year 1998 Make Aston Martin Secondary Make n/a Model Name DB7 Secondary Model n/a Vehicle Type Passenger Car Hobby Segment Luxury Mileage 57683 Engine / Transmission Engine Type Gasoline Engine Size n/a Engine Number n/a Fuel Specification n/a Fuel Delivery System Type n/a Transmission Type 5 Speed Manual Transmission Spec n/a Transmission Number n/a Misc Entertainment System Type n/a Battery Location n/a Battery Shut Off n/a Battery Charger n/a Interior Interior Color Silver Seating Type Bucket Seat Material Leather Shifter Type Floor Center Console Yes www.rkmotorscharlotte.com http://www.rkmotorscharlotte.com |
