Introduced as the most extreme and driver-focused Vantage of its era, the V12 Vantage crammed Aston Martin’s largest engine into its smallest body. This 2012 example is a low-mileage, six-speed manual car in Tungsten Silver over black, offered at no reserve. It sits on Bring a Trailer, with the current bid at $145,000 and two days to go.
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What it’s worth right now
The first-generation V12 Vantage has become one of the most sought-after modern Aston Martins, and values have climbed sharply as the market has caught on to its rarity. According to Classic.com and recent sales, second-generation V12 Vantages average close to $144,900, with first-generation manual cars now trading from close to $130,000 into the low $200,000s. A rare-color example was reported close to $210,000 last month, while a same-color car changed hands close to $130,000 earlier in the year, so color, originality, and paint condition drive much of the spread.
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Fair value for a low-mileage example with no reported paintwork sits close to $155,000 to $195,000, most likely close to $170,000 to $185,000, with the 10,000-mile odometer and no-reserve format supporting the figure. At $145,000 with two days remaining and no reserve, the bidding should climb into that range.
Condition and details
The car presents as an exceptional, original example, and its history is central to the value. Finished in Tungsten Silver over Obsidian Black leather and Alcantara, it runs the 5.9-liter V12 through a six-speed manual to a limited-slip differential, with carbon-ceramic brakes, a Bang and Olufsen audio system that was an $8,330 option, and carbon-fiber trim.
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The current owner reports buying it from a Jacksonville museum in 2026, and recent service in November 2025 covered the spark plugs, a drive belt, and an idler pulley. The key due-diligence item is paint. Values on these cars swing significantly on paint originality, and the seller reports the car has never had paintwork while inviting buyers to inspect it.
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A bidder requested paint-meter readings that had not yet been posted, so confirming original paint with a meter and a specialist inspection is essential. Only one key accompanies the car, and early underside photos in the listing were mistakenly taken from a different vehicle before the seller corrected them, which is a reminder to verify the car in person or by proxy. As with any V12 Aston, budget for specialist upkeep.
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The offer
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Make | Aston Martin |
| Model | V12 Vantage |
| Year | 2012 |
| Mileage | 10,000 miles |
| Engine | 5.9-liter V12 |
| Power | 510 hp and 420 lb.ft of torque |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Drive type | Rear-wheel drive |
| Exterior color | Tungsten Silver |
| Interior color | Obsidian Black |
| Current bid | $145,000, no reserve, with two days left |
Interested in this 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage? View the listing here.
What makes the V12 Vantage unique
A wonderfully simple idea sat behind the V12 Vantage. Aston Martin took the 5.9-liter V12 from the larger DBS and DB9 and shoehorned it into the compact, lightweight Vantage body. The result was one of the most visceral cars the company has ever built, a front-engine bruiser that pairs a naturally aspirated twelve-cylinder soundtrack with a proper six-speed manual and fixed-rate dampers that make its intentions plain. Production was genuinely limited, with 1,199 built for the world and just over 200 reaching the United States, which makes any example a rare sight.
That combination of rarity, an analog manual drivetrain, and a naturally aspirated V12 is exactly what the enthusiast market has begun to chase, and the V12 Vantage spent years underappreciated before values started their climb. Its clean, timeless lines carry just enough menace to signal what lies beneath, and as one of the last cars of its kind, it has the makings of a lasting collectible rather than a passing trend.
My take
The first-generation V12 Vantage is exactly the kind of car the market rewards right now, a rare, analog, naturally aspirated model available with a manual. A 10,000-mile example with no reported paintwork, carbon-ceramic brakes, and a strong options list is a compelling one, and the no-reserve format guarantees it finds a new home this week. The very low mileage stands out in a field where most examples have seen two to three times the use.
Fair value sits close to $155,000 to $195,000, most likely close to $170,000 to $185,000. Before bidding, confirm paint originality with meter readings and a specialist inspection, since that single factor can move the value substantially, and verify the service history and the single-key situation. Handle that, and this is one of the last great naturally aspirated manual V12s, in a body that has aged beautifully and a market that is still climbing.
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