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A grand tourer on the motorway, fast over a pass
OUR VIEW
On the motorway it is exactly the grand tourer it looks like, as the torquey 4.7 V8 and long gearing make big days easy. On a mountain pass you will live in second and third, and the V8 pulls hard enough to make that work.
It rolls and leans a little, although once you learn it you will trust it as a fast car that handles. The Sportshift gearbox is no PDK, and its deliberate, slightly old-school shifts suit the character of the car.
Our ratings use one scale shared by every car we list.
Engagement ★★★★☆
The rear transaxle gives it real balance and feedback, and the V8 sounds the way an Aston should.
Ownership ★★★☆☆
Keep an OBD2 reader in the glovebox for the odd electronic fault, watch the clutch and budget for its thirst.
Usability ★★★★☆
It is a roomy two-seater with a decent boot, as happy on the daily commute as on a week-long road trip.
Touring ★★★★★
Once in sixth, the V8's torque does all the work and long motorway stages pass with very little effort.
HISTORY
Swiss-delivered, with full service history
The V8 Vantage arrived in 2005 as Aston Martin's smallest car, built in Gaydon on the bonded aluminium VH platform, and in 2008 the V8 grew to 4.7 litres. The Roadster added an electric fabric roof and nothing else you would notice from the driver's seat.
This car was delivered new in Switzerland in July 2009 and has had two long-term owners since. Both used it properly, and the service book shows it. A carVertical report is on file, and at 136,000 km the mechanicals feel tight.
Jul 2009
Delivered new by Emil Frey in Zurich Altstetten
2009-2020
First long-term owner
2020 - May 2026
Second long-term owner
Jan 2026
Latest MFK passed
Oct 2026
Full detailing, paint correction and ceramic coating
CONDITION
Checked by us and open to your own inspection
3 Very good
A well-kept car that has been used as intended, with a full service history and mechanicals that drive like new. Its 136,000 km show only in a few cosmetic details, and nothing needs doing before you drive it.
1 Concours | 2 Excellent | 3 Very Good | 4 Good
The body is in very good condition with no corrosion, and it still wears its original Midnight Blue paint.
Body
Interior
The Caspian Blue leather is in great condition, with only light wear showing on the driver's seat.
Original paint with a fresh ceramic coating from October 2026, although a few small stone chips remain.
Mechanical
Fully functional with no mechanical issues, backed by a complete service history and a carVertical report.
Paint
Both the wheels and the tyres are in perfect condition, as checked by us during our inspection.
Roof
The electric fabric roof is fully functional, with only minor wear showing on the cloth.
Wheels and tyres
WORTH KNOWING
Used as our grand tourer and summer daily driver, it is not a low-mileage car.
Chrome is peeling on the wing vent covers, with light wear on the seat and roof cloth.
HOW BUYING WORKS
From your first message to the keys
The car is in Switzerland, and this is what happens once you get in touch with us.
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You can see the car in Cham or Zürich by appointment, or we can walk you around it on a video call.
Viewing
Independent inspection
You are welcome to bring your own mechanic or ask us to arrange one, and we have never refused an inspection.
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Contract and payment
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Registration
You receive a written sales contract in German or English, and the car is released once your bank transfer arrives.
We handle the transfer with you at the registration office and help buyers from abroad with export papers.
You can collect the car yourself, or we arrange transport anywhere in Europe and charge only our cost.
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Delivery
Would you like to know more about this Aston Martin?
We are happy to answer your questions, send you more photographs or arrange a viewing at a time that suits you, so just send us a message whenever you are ready.
The character ratings and our view are the personal opinion of Smell of Classics GmbH, based on driving this car. They describe how the car drives, not its condition or value, and are not promised characteristics. The binding description, condition and any warranty terms are set out only in the written sales contract. We welcome an independent inspection before purchase. Mileage is as indicated on the odometer.