Finished in blue with a matching blue hood and beautifully trimmed blue leather interior, this 2006 Aston Martin DB9 Volante is an exceptionally elegant example of one of Aston Martin’s most timeless modern grand tourers. Having covered just 35,257 miles, this is a remarkably well-preserved car that presents with the sort of freshness and overall quality that makes it feel a cut above the vast majority on the market. In our view, it is surely one of the very best examples currently available. Powered by Aston Martin’s superb 5.9-litre naturally aspirated V12 producing 450 bhp and 420 lb-ft of torque, the DB9 Volante delivers exactly the kind of effortless performance and refinement for which these cars have become so admired. With a 0–60 mph time of 4.9 seconds and a top speed of 186 mph, it combines genuine pace with the relaxed, long-legged character expected of a proper Aston Martin GT. What makes this particular car so appealing is not simply the model itself, but the way it has been specified and the way it presents in the photographs. The colour combination is outstanding, with the deep blue exterior working perfectly alongside the matching hood and rich blue leather cabin, giving the car a highly cohesive and unusually elegant feel. The images also show the car sitting beautifully on its silver multi-spoke alloy wheels, while the interior displays the classic Aston Martin blend of hand-finished leather, metal detailing and traditional wood veneer trim across the centre console and dashboard. Those details give this DB9 exactly the sense of occasion you would hope for from an Aston Martin of this era. As a Volante, it offers the full appeal of open-top V12 motoring, yet retains the grace and sophistication that made the DB9 such a landmark car when new. The proportions remain beautiful, the cabin still feels special, and the overall condition shown here suggests a car that has been cared for exactly as it should have been. This is not just a nice DB9 Volante — it is a car with the presence, colour combination and apparent quality to stand out immediately, and one that would be very difficult to better in today’s market. A truly special example of a modern Aston Martin classic, and a car that offers style, occasion and one of the great naturally aspirated V12 engines in a package that is becoming harder and harder to find in this sort of condition.