Aston Martin DB7

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"Short of rowing for Oxford at the Henley Regatta with a double Tanqueray and tonic balanced on your knee, there are few experiences more acutely British than climbing into an Aston Martin DB7." As Car and Driver reported in September 1996, the DB7 set new standards for the world's most famous brand and went on to become the most successful Aston ever, with more than 7,000 made before it was replaced by the DB9 in 2003.

Impeccably styled by Ian Callum, the DB7 is also widely considered to be one of the most beautiful cars of all time.

Put together like no Aston before, each bodyshell took five days to complete before being shipped off to Rolls-Royce for a paint job so deep you could drown in it. The engines were based on proven Jaguar units but were assembled and reworked by Tom Walkinshaw Racing.

The 24-valve in-line six displaces only 3.2 litres, but with some 15psi of supercharged atmosphere rammed down its intakes, it produces a massive 335bhp at 5,750rpm. Sufficient to hurl the Aston to 60 in just 5.7 seconds on its way to a top speed of 165mph. It also sounds wonderful with a spine-tingling wail as the supercharger spools up to do its work.

Elegant and understated in aqua metallic blue it is hard to believe that this Aston Martin DB7 is nearly 24 years old. First registered in July 1995 this DB7 automatic has only done 48,000 miles and has obviously been well-cared for – just look at the spotless ivory leather interior.

The car has been in the current ownership since2003 and comes with its original handbooks, service book showing 13 stamps and an MOT to October 2019. The private number-plate – B10 OJM will go the fortunate new owner when the car is sold.