2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Manual finished in Caspian Blue with Midnight Blue leather, just 22,754 miles and a superb long term ownership story. This is not your average Vantage. The last owner acquired the car in 2009 as a retirement present and kept it for around 16 years, garaged, cherished and used sparingly. That ownership is exactly what makes this car special. Manual Vantages are becoming increasingly sought after, and this one has the feel you hope for. The clutch is in excellent order with a clean, progressive bite point, the gearbox feels precise and involving, and the naturally aspirated 4.3 V8 delivers that proper Aston Martin sense of occasion every time you turn the key. The colour combination is beautiful. Caspian Blue gives the car real depth and elegance, while the Midnight Blue interior feels far more special than the usual black cabin. It is a classy, rare and very Aston Martin pairing. The history file is outstanding, with a stamped Aston Martin service book and a large folder of supporting invoices. Services are recorded with Lancaster Reading, Aston Martin London, Stratstone of Mayfair, Nicholas Mee & Co and Aston Martin Bristol, with visits recorded at 507, 7,752, 9,082, 13,489, 14,001, 15,537, 16,413, 17,272, 18,446, 21,094, approximately 21,580 and 22,587 miles. Condition wise, this car reflects the story behind it. It feels garaged, loved and properly cared for, not tired, neglected or passed around. The paintwork presents beautifully, the interior has a lovely low mileage feel and the car drives exactly as a good manual Vantage should. A rare opportunity to buy a manual Caspian Blue V8 Vantage with just one former keeper recorded, around 16 years of last ownership, superb documentation, low mileage and genuine provenance. Full advert, history breakdown and photo gallery available on The Vertex Collection website. Supplied with a complimentary 12 month Autoguard Premium Warranty, with optional extended warranty upgrades available.