Alfred Dunhill Aston Martin DB7 (1997 - 1998)

 

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During June 1997, AML unveiled a unique DB7 for Alfred Dunhill, the leading English company specialising in clothing and accessories for a discerning clientele.

The car featured a series of exclusive luxury appointments such as a humidor for the carriage of the finest cigars, a silver cigar cutter, cigar lighter, a set of carbon fibre AD 2000 pens and an exclusive Dunhill Millennium clock set into the centre console.

The exterior was painted in an exclusive platinum metallic - also applied to the wheels; the interior was in a  contrasting Charcoal Connolly hide piped in silver grey. Also the traditional Aston Martin walnut veneers were replaced with attractive brushed aluminium panels. Design features from Dunhill products were incorporated in the door handles, surround for the boot release, white faced instruments and the gear leaver. The design of the wheel centres was even based on that of the Dunhill Millennium Watch.

The press releases from June 1997 clearly stated that the car was 'A unique model and not for sale' but potential buyers must have made a little fuss as by December 1997, it was announced that the production and sale of just 150 examples would begin in 1998. The only difference of note from the original car was that  a 'non smoking' version was also offered where the humidor was replaced by a Dunhill grooming kit.

Although the car was only initially offered in coupe form, a Volante version was also made available. Despite the projected build of 150 examples, I believe a mere 78 cars were actually produced before the i6 DB7 was retired and replaced by the V12 Vantage. A recent AM publication has stated that 140 were produced - I'll eventually get to the bottom of this.

  This particular Dunhill DB7 is possibly the most expensive i6 DB7 ever specified. The total cost of the car in 1999 was almost £120,000 as it features the full Works Service Driving Dynamics package including bodykit and GT wheels. I believe that this particular car was ordered new by Arsenal football  legend Ian Wright  

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