2012 Aston Martin Vantage V12 Carbon Black
Two-Owner Carbon Edition Vantage, One of 40 Built. Stunning Ultramarine Paintwork, 5,700 Miles.
Sold
May 12, 2021 at 12:00 AM
Final hammer price
$167,500
USD
EUR
Redwood City, CA
5,652 km
Listed on Apr 29, 2021
Details
- VIN
- SCFEBBCF1CGS01205
- Mileage
- 5,652 km
- Location
- Redwood City, CA
- Total owners
- 2
- Title status
- Clean
- Body
- Coupe
- Engine
- 5.9L V12
- Transmission
- 6-Speed Manual
- Drivetrain
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Exterior color
- Ultramarine Black
- Interior color
- Black Leather / Alcantara
- Vehicle history
- View report
Significance
Created using the tried and true technique of putting the largest engine in the smallest car, the V12 Vantage is one of the best sports cars of the last decade in addition to being the last naturally-aspirated V12 manual car ever made. When the V8 Vantage appeared, it was powered by a 4.3 liter 380hp V8 and was universally praised for its spectacular good looks, aluminum chassis, and handling balance. Dry sump lubrication and rear-mounted transaxle signaled that Aston Martin was serious about creating a genuine sports car, and the press noted that the car could easily handle more power. Four years later, the V12 Vantage appeared, powered by the hot-rodded 510hp 12-cylinder DBS motor (60hp more than the DB9 motor on which it was based). Functional carbon fiber vents were added to the hood and the bumpers and side skirts revised, and a larger rear lip spoiler added along with larger wheels and brakes. Although it was created by pulling the best from the Aston Martin parts stash, the result is stunning. It is a car with superb proportions, dynamically spectacular, and aurally sensational. It is the ultimate expression of the old-school sports car: front-engined, naturally aspirated, and manual, but rendered with the brilliance of today's cars. In short, it is the Ferrari that Ferrari never made.
About this vehicle
This particular car is one of 40 Carbon Edition examples built and is finished in Ultramarine, a very dark metallic blue, together with usual carbon edition features such as carbon fiber interior and exterior trim, as well as black wheels and brake calipers. Inside the car, carbon trim is on the dashboard and center console. The car is also fitted with Bang and Olufsen stereo system. This two owner car has covered 5,700 miles from new and is complete with umbrella, first aid kit, manual, car cover, battery charger, and spare tire repair kit.
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