Unique Collection of Eight Orange Aston Martins Slated for Bonhams Auction

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While the quintessential Aston Martin might be envisioned in British racing green or perhaps in a silver shade reminiscent of James Bond’s iconic DB5, a forthcoming auction by Bonhams features a collection of eight Aston Martins that diverges from these conventional color palettes.

Slated for inclusion in Bonhams’ upcoming Zoute Sale to be held in Knokke-Heist, Belgium on October 8, each vehicle in this unique collection boasts custom-designed orange paintwork complemented by matching leather upholstery. According to auction details, the eight vehicles were specially commissioned in 2010 by a single buyer, although the specific rationale for the unusual color choice remains undisclosed.

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This distinct collection comprises one unit of each model from Aston Martin’s product lineup of that period. Specifically, it includes singular examples of the DBS, DB9, and V8 Vantage in both coupe and convertible configurations, as well as a V12 Vantage coupe and a Rapide sedan.

The engines that power these models are as distinctive as the collection itself. The DB9, DBS, and Rapide feature a naturally aspirated 5.9-liter V-12 engine, whereas the V8 Vantage models are equipped with a 4.7-liter naturally aspirated V-8. After the introduction of the V-8 models, Aston Martin integrated the V-12 engine from the higher-end models into the Vantage, giving birth to the V12 Vantage. The DB9 and DBS were subsequently phased out and replaced by the DB11, which itself was later succeeded by the contemporary DB12. The Vantage received a redesign in the 2019 model year, while the Rapide has been discontinued without a successor.

2010 Aston Martin DBS Coupe (Image Courtesy of Bonhams)

The vehicles in the collection were manufactured to meet Swiss regulatory standards and have only the nominal mileage typically associated with delivery, as per the auction listing.

Financially, the pre-auction price estimations begin at 40,000 to 60,000 euros (approximately $42,000 to $63,000 at current exchange rates) for the Rapide and V8 Vantage models. The V12 Vantage coupe is projected to command a price of 50,000 to 80,000 euros ($53,000 to $85,000). Meanwhile, the DB9 models are expected to achieve a sale price of 60,000 to 90,000 euros ($63,000 to $95,000) each.

The highest valuations are anticipated for the DBS coupe and convertible models, with estimated selling prices ranging from 80,000 euros to 120,000 euros ($85,000 to $127,000) for each vehicle.

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