Classic and sports car auctioneer Historics at Brooklands will bring a unique 1998 Aston Martin DB7 to its next event that takes place in England on Saturday, September 1.
At its time, the DB7 (produced from 1994 to 2004) was Aston Martin’s ‘entry-level’ model and first six-cylinder car since the 1971 DB6 Mk2. It was also the most produced Aston Martin ever until it was surpassed by the DB9 in more recent years.
The burgundy colored 1998 DB7 that will go under the hammer in Brooklands, however, is unlike any other of its siblings as it was specially commissioned by a member of the Saudi Arabian Royal family.
What makes this example unique is that it was custom ordered with a 6.4-liter V8 engine derived from the AMR1 racing car producing 452 bhp, which is substantially more than the 335bhp of the standard model’s inline-six, or even the 420bhp of the V12 Vantage spec model of its time.
Other notable modifications include the bulging bonnet lines, which were more of an engineering necessity rather than a cosmetic upgrade, AP Racing brakes, and uprated suspension and steering to match the car’s higher output.
According to the auctioneer, the Cheviot red-colored DB7 has covered just 3,220 miles (5,180 km) from new and is expected to attract offers of between £70,000 and £80,000 (US$110,000-US$125,000 or €89,000-€102,000).
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