Top 5 Aston Martins up for auction
The Generation GT Collection, five superb Aston Martins from a private collection, are to be auctioned at the Silverstone Classic Live Online Auction in the UK next weekend.
The Generation GT Collection was one man’s dream to carefully curate his own private collection of Grand Tourer Aston Martins, says the auction house.
1. Aston Martin 1969 DBS
Aston Martin 1969 DBS. Photo: Silverstone Auction
The first car is a model that found fame in the James Bond films. This DBS is presented in Dubonnet Red with a tan interior. Having had just five owners the current vendor thought he used it sparingly ensured it was regularly maintained at all costs and is estimated at £70,000 to £80,000 (NZ$134,000-$153,000).
2. Aston Martin 1991 Virage
Aston Martin 1991 Virage. Photo:Silverstone Auction
In Suffolk Red, it has just 1010 miles (1700km) from new. The Virage is a brutish car and has had just two former owners, one of whom was a titled and prominent gentleman. The vendor describes the car as “in stunning original condition” and is supplied with the original documents. Estimated at £60,000 to £70,000 ($115,000-$134,000) this is a stunning car that has been well preserved and is in possibly unrepeatable condition.
3. Aston Martin 2002 Vanquish
Aston Martin 2002 Vanquish. Photo: Silverstone Auctions
The next Aston Martin was supplied by JCT600 in February of that year. Presented in the rarer colour combination of Aston Martin Racing Green with an interior of Fern Green upper trim, Parchment Lower trim and Fern Green carpeting with Parchment Alcantara headlining. This made the car stand out from the more traditional option of Bond Silver. The car comes with an extensive history file and also the very rare and fully complete glovebox mounted accessory pack. Estimated at £60,000 to £70,000 ($115,000-$134,000) and with 18,766 miles (30,200km) this is a very desirable Aston Martin.
4. Aston Martin 1997 V8 Coupe
Aston Martin 1997 V8 Coupe. Photo: Silverstone Auction
This car is estimated at £60,000 to £70,000 ($115,000-$134,000) which has been regularly maintained by Aston Works and Aston engineering and more recently by marque specialist Christian Lewis. This is one of the rarer models of the Aston Martin V8 family and is presented in one of the best colour combinations of Pentland Green with a green-piped Parchment interior.
5. Aston Martin 2003 DB7
Aston Martin 2003 DB7. Photo: Silverstone Auctions
This is estimated at £20,000 to £23,000 ($38,000-$44,000) making it a great opportunity to own a V12 grand tourer. With 40,650 miles (65419.834km) on the clock, this car has been fully maintained by main dealers and marque specialists and comes with a history file including the factory build sheet. A lovely car in Stronsay Silver with a Pacific Blue leather interior.
