Sell Your Aston Martin

Aston Martins are cars with strong emotional appeal, but that emotion does not always translate into a fair price in the traditional market. Dealers often offer conservatively because they do not know the brand well or overestimate the residual value risk. On classifieds, your DB9 lacks the presentation it deserves, and you mainly reach tyre-kickers instead of serious buyers.

The right buyers for British craftsmanship

Aston Martin buyers value refinement. They seek a car that does not shout for attention like a Lamborghini but impresses with understatement. They pay attention to the condition of hand-stitched leather, the quality of the woodwork, and the sonority of the engine. These are buyers who know what they want and are willing to pay for the right example.

The auction format at Octane brings these buyers together. The professional presentation, with attention to the craftsmanship details that make an Aston Martin special, attracts the right audience. When multiple enthusiasts show interest simultaneously, a fair bidding process emerges.

Classic Aston Martins (DB4, DB5, DB6, V8 Vantage) have been recognised collectibles for years. But the more modern DB9 and original Vantage V8 (2005-2017) are also beginning to appreciate now that production has ended and availability is declining. The auction format is ideal for capitalising on this value growth.

Interior condition is crucial

With Aston Martin, the interior is at least as important as the exterior. The hand-stitched leather, real woodwork, and crafted finish are core brand values. Buyers carefully check for wear, leather discolouration, wood panel condition, and function of all electronic systems. A well-maintained interior can make a difference of thousands of euros.

Known issues

• DB7/DB9/Vantage (Ford era): Electronic problems (from Ford components), gearbox condition (Sportshift can be problematic), cooling
• V8 Vantage (2005-2017): Sportshift II transmission (semi-automatic can be expensive to maintain), oil leaks, secondary air injection
• DB9/DBS: Touchtronic transmission behaviour, rear axle condition, cooling system under hard use
• Classics (DB4-DB6): Rust (body and chassis), aluminium bodywork condition, engine leaks, matching numbers
• Modern models (DB11, Vantage 2018+): Relatively reliable, check software updates and warranty status

Specification and colour

With Aston Martin, colour and interior combination are particularly important. Q by Aston Martin (the personalisation programme) options increase exclusivity. Colours like Racing Green, Midnight Blue, and Onyx Black are timeless. Special colour-interior combinations with contrast stitching attract more interest.

Manual examples of the older Vantage V8 (with the "dog-leg" gearbox) are particularly sought after. The premium over the Sportshift automatic can be considerable.