2005 Aston Martin DB9

Aston Martin’s follow-up to the Nineties DB7 came in 2004’s DB9. In fact, the DB9 ran for a good twelve years, and cemented itself as the brand’s signature Grand Tourer during that time. What we’ve got here is a particularly light-footed example, as it’s just covered 20,500 miles so far. Isn’t it great? You’d be hard-pressed to find another example that’s as well kept as this one, especially with such low mileage. Two keys, a car cover, the owner’s manual, and an Aston Martin branded umbrella are included. Let’s dig in and find out more

Exterior and Interior

Portraying the penmanship of Ian Callum and Henrik Fisker, the DB9’s design elements can still be found in current-generation Aston Martin products. This 2005 Aston Martin DB9 wears a suave Midnight Blue paintwork with the seller reporting that it’s been ceramic coated for protection, and wears a light window tint too. Rolling on silver 19-inch multi spoke alloy wheels, it certainly looks the part and brings out your inner James Bond fantasies too. Venture aboard the Sandstorm cabin and you’ll find seating for four occupants. Being a mid-2000s vehicle, you find plenty of buttons and knobs for climate control and infotainment functions, and the steering wheel is refreshingly button-free. It does have paddle shifters for gear selection, though. The wood-trimmed center console hosts four buttons for transmission selection, and an intricately designed Engine Start button. Dip your eyes lower, and the center stack is a single element for infotainment display, controls, and climate control. However, there’s a larger, motorized, color screen that rises from the dash when required. A classy analog clock is present too. The door sills inform you that this car is Built In England. The seller reports that a 6-CD changer and powered seats are present as well. Take a moment to appreciate the instrument cluster design as well, especially the quirky rev counter that sweeps anticlockwise.

Engine

What lurks beneath the smooth lines of this 2005 Aston Martin DB9? It’s Aston Martin’s 5.9L naturally aspirated V12 that emits a distinctive howl from the twin tailpipes at the rear, as you wind it up. A plaque inside the engine bay informs us that the car was hand built in England, and final inspection carried out by Rob Poulton. The V12 generates 450hp at 6,000rpm and 420lb-ft at 5,000rpm, sent rearwards via a six-speed ZF Touchtronic automatic transmission. Zero to sixty is a sub-5 second affair, and the top speed is around 186mph according to manufacturer specs. The seller of this car reports that it’s been given new brakes, rotors, battery, and air filter.