The DB9 came with an all-new bonded aluminium platform, was built in a sleek and shiny new factory at the company’s headquarters in Gaydon, Warwickshire, and got its own bespoke 5.9-litre V12 motor slotted under the bonnet.

With a top speed under 190mph and a 0-60mph sprint time that many hot hatches would outpace today, the DB9 isn’t the most rapid of cars, but it offers effortless pace, gorgeous styling and an imposing GT car vibe. In short, it begs you to hop into it and whizz off to the south of France every time you look at it. Just as Aston Martin should.

And despite being in production for 12 years – making it the longest-lived Aston ever, it still looks every bit as classy as it did back in 2004.

Here we have an exceptional example, made in 2010, of this V12 grand tourer. Finished in Storm Black, a special AML colour which incorporates red fleck within its deep black metallic finish. The body work is flawless as is the Obsidian leather interior. Having only covered 26000 miles since new under only one previous owner this really is a wonderful opportunity to own an icon at a fraction of the price when new.

Specification is massive, the condition is exceptional it really does need to be seen. Just imported from the salt free roads of Japan, this magnificent sports car comes with full V5 and service history as well as a new MOT.