Overall, this example is excellent and a car one can be proud of. It has however seen nearly 45,000 miles and so the flaws it has are commensurate with those miles. It is straight down the sides and all the panels fit well with factory gaps. The AM British Racing Green paint meters between 3.5-9 mils, coupled with our inspection and lack of any evidence of paintwork, we feel this example is original paint throughout with the exception of the rear bumper.

All of the glass appears to be original to the car and in good condition overall with the only exception being the windshield which shows some light peppering and a couple of pencil point sized chips. All of the stainless trim is excellent though the passenger side rear most section shows a very light scuff. All of the carbon components are present and in good condition. Close inspection of the front lip does show some expected flaws/scrapes from entering/exiting parking lots or the like. It could see replacement but if consistent use is intended by the next owner it is wise to keep it as it is since it is minor.

The original (and optional) wheels are included in the sale, they show some curb rash and could be refinished or used as-is. The current wheels are from a DBS and only the passenger front shows some minor curb rash. They are otherwise straight and with nice center caps.

This car would benefit from a paint correction, but even so some items will remain: The rear wheel arches just behind the passenger door gap show some minor peppering. The headlights show some minor peppering as does the hood and grill. The front bumper has a few small pencil point sized marks and some peppering as well. And we should note that the grill is not the original and is from the earlier or non-S variant (the original is not included) and was preferred by the vendor. Just behind the front wheels at the bottom of the wheel arch/front of the rocker we see some small chipping/peppering. A very small/shallow dent on the hood, a small/light scratch on the passenger rear ¼ and a coupe of small touch ups here or there.

We tried to capture these areas in the photos and request that the photos be reviewed carefully. The items we note are simply commensurate with this cars use and are not from miscare or neglect. Again, none of these are worth addressing and the car should be considered turn key.

The interior is impressive and the moment you open the door you know this car is special. Overall the interior is excellent with no major flaws to note. The door panels, kick panels, seats, dash, carpets, center console and dash fascia are all in excellent condition overall. The alcantatra steering wheel, headliner and various trimmed areas are all in excellent condition.

The obvious but minor flaws we note are items we expect with age or are common with these miles. Such as some minor wear on the drivers bolster, some scuffing to the sill plates, some shrinkage that is just beginning on the drivers side of the dash, and a (typical/common) crack at the corner of the LCD screen housing/top dash fascia area. Some sign of use and age on the center console and a less than perfect drivers side floor mat.

At the time of testing all of this car’s functions worked as intended. All lighting, HVAC, infotainment, speakers, knobs, pulls, and switches are in proper working order.

The engine bay is completely stock, presentable, and shows only minor signs of age or servicing over the years with no issues to report.

The trunk area is tidy with the original umbrella and other accessories in their appropriate spot. No issues to note.

The underside shows a near 45k mile car that has been enjoyed but serviced. A little dirty as expected, but serviceable and with no major issues to note beyond minor cosmetic faults from use. (see photos)

The engine starts instantly, settles down to a calm idle and is responsive with a healthy song throughout the rev range. There are no unwanted noises, no smoking or other issues to report. A well serviced and in order example.

The clutch operation is smooth with no chattering and feels to still have good life left. The transmission shifts as it should with no grinding or synchro issues noted. In order.

The brakes appear to be in good and serviceable condition as of now, however we estimate that they are at around 50% or so and may need tending to in the next few thousand miles. The suspension is otherwise excellent, firm, and with no unwanted noises or squeaks.

The Tires are Michelin Pilot Sport 4S 245/35 ZR20 (front) and 305/30 ZR20 (rear) all with 2021 date codes and showing at least 75%+ tread life remaining.

The Aston Martin Vantage, generally always feels like value. It is comfortable and reminiscent of fine craftsmanship with its carefully chosen materials and quality of assembly. It is powerful, understated and always seems like the right car no matter what you set out to do in it. This example elevates that experience because of the spec, the exhaust modification and the fact that it is an S with a manual transmission. It is a privilege to enjoy this car no matter how long one gets to do so. The Vantage remains a strong contender for an exotic modern GT car under $100K, this car is hard to beat in every way.