2017 Aston Martin DB11 V12

The DB11 was the car that reset Aston Martin's modern era: the first model on the company's new-generation platform and the debut of the 5.2-litre twin-turbocharged V12, producing 600 bhp and 700 Nm. This 2017 car is finished in Silver and is a launch-year example of the model, with the V12 driving the rear wheels through an eight-speed automatic gearbox. The page quotes a 200 mph top speed and a 0-62 mph time of 3.9 seconds.

Mileage is just 5,440, which is very low for a car of this age, and it has had one owner from new. Equipment includes keyless entry and go, heated front seats, memory for both the seats and exterior mirrors, front parking sensors, and LED headlamps with integrated daytime running lights and cornering lights.

For a V12 grand tourer, the launch-spec DB11 is an appealing proposition. It has the effortless torque and long-legged character of the traditional Aston Martin GT, plus a chassis and interior that are much more modern than those of the cars it replaced. Low-mileage, single-owner examples are the ones to look for as the model matures.