One to Buy: 2200km from new Cannon Black 2000 Aston Martin Vantage V600 Le Mans
To commemorate the 40th anniversary of Aston Martin’s victory at the 1959 Le Mans 24 Hours when the DBR1s of Carroll Shelby / Roy Salvadori and Maurice Trintignant / Paul Frere finished first and second, a limited edition Vantage was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1999.
Offered in both V550 and V600 trim, the Vantage Le Mans featured a blanked off radiator intake with distinctive corner openings, a pair or large hood-mounted cooling vents, DBR1-style vents behind each front wheel and an aluminium alloy fuel filler cap. Inside, natural aluminium inserts replaced the usual burr walnut.
The brakes and Dymag wheels from the V600 were fitted as standard along with a cover that concealed the wheel bolts to give a centre-lock effect.
Just 40 examples of the Vantage Le Mans were produced, number 30 of which is currently on the market at the Thiesen Automobile showroom in Hamburg.
One of 22 units built in left-hand drive, this exceptionally low mileage V600 example was configured in the almost certainly unique colour scheme of Cannon Black with Dark Green leather and light green alcantara inserts.
Since completion in the year 2000, number 30 has been owned by just three custodians and covered a mere 2200km. Most recently, the car has been subjected to a major recommissioning at a renowned Aston Martin specialist, the bill for which came in at a remarkable €80,000.
Reprinted below is Thiesen Automobile’s description:
Nr. 30 of only 40 cars built
Just a few built with manual shift and LHD
Recently serviced by AM specialist for 80.000,- €
A collector's vehicle, just 2.200 km
Colour: Cannon Black
Interior: Alcantara / Leather dark green
Gearbox: Manual shift
Drive: Left
Mileage: 2200km
Location: Hamburg
Description:
Le Mans not only represents the motorsport legacy of the company, but the end of an era for the Coach Built car. The ultimate descendant of a line of models built from 1960 to 1999, engineered, manufactured and assembled by teams of Aston Martin´s own highly skilled craftsman and engineers.
A scintillating 600 bhp, produced from the Marek designed 5.3 litre 4 cam all alloy engine. When combined with a sumptuous interior, tenacious grip and superb braking, resulted in a high speed continental touring car par excellence.
The V8 Vantage V600 Le Mans presented here is the number 30 of only 40 (just 22 LHD) vehicles of the rare Le Mans version. The car is now part of an important Aston Martin collection.
With just 3 owners and only 2.200 km from new, this Vantage V600 Le Mans is in superb condition. The car was recently serviced by an Aston Martin specialist for 80.000,- €. Due to its rarity, the car is an excellent investment for the Aston Martin enthusiast.
Equipment:
LHD, 6-speed automatic transmission, 18“ wheels, Driving Dynamics Modification, air condition, audio system, power windows, central locking system with remote control, etc.
