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2014 Aston Martin Vanquish Volante, Seat Quilting, 20" Wheels, Carbon Fiber on 2040-cars

US $279,995.00
Year:2014 Mileage:4302 Color: Color
Location:

Naples, Florida, United States

Naples, Florida, United States


Naples Motorsports has the Largest Inventory of Exotic Cars in Southwest Florida

 
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2014 Aston Martin Vanquish Volante, Ocellus Teal, True Teal Leather / Argento Grey, Original MSRP $334,930! Save Thousands! Factory Warranty Until 2017, Loaded With Options: Alarm Upgrade Volumetric
2014 Aston Martin Vanquish Volante 2-Door Convertible
Exterior Color:     Ocellus Teal Interior Color:     True Teal Leather / Argento Grey Stock Number:14-K01010
Mileage:Only 4,302! Engine:V12 5.9L DOHC Fuel:Gasoline
Transmission:Automatic Warranty:Factory Warranty Remaining Warranty Title:Clear
VIN:SCFPDCGPXEGK01010
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Vehicle Description
2014 Aston Martin
Vanquish Volante

 

Ocellus Teal

True Teal Leather / Argento Grey



Original MSRP $334,930!
Save Thousands!

Factory Warranty Until 2017
 

Loaded With
Options:


First Aid Kit

Smokers Pack

Contrast Stitching


Second Glass Key

Yellow Brake Calipers

Contemporary Leather Color

Contemporary Paint Color

Magnum Silver Meshes

Carbon Fiber Paddles

Silver Seatbelts



Vanquish Logo Embroidered into Headrest

Alarm Upgrade Volumetric & Tilt Sensor

Seat Accents and Parcel Shelf Quilting

Steering Wheel Colored Keyed Trim

Full Length Herringbone Facia Trim

20" 20 Spoke Silver DT Wheels

6-Speed Touchtronic Transmission

4-Wheel Carbon Ceramic Disk Brakes

3-Stage Adaptive Damping System

3 Position Memory Seats

Power Folding Mirrors

Dual Stage Heated Front Seats

Navigation

Bang & Olufsen BeoSound Audio System

Integrated IPod, USB and Aux Connection

Satellite Radio

Bluetooth

Cruise Control

Front and Rear Parking Cameras

Reversing Camera

Automatic Headlights

Automatic Wipers



Only 4k Miles!


Original MSRP $334,930!!!

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Additional Photos
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Ocellus Teal
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Incredible Lines
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True Teal Leather / Argento Grey
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Carbon Fiber Paddles
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4-Wheel Carbon Ceramic Disk Brakes
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Buy From Someone You Can Trust
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Seat Accents and Parcel Shelf Quilting
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Deviated Stitching
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Make a Statement
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Contemporary Color Combination
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Bang & Olufsen BeoSound Audio System
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3 Position Memory Seats
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Imagine Sitting Behind this Steering Wheel
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Steering Wheel Colored Keyed Trim
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Look at all that Carbon Fiber
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565 HP V12 Engine
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Look at all that trunk space!
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Vanquish Logo Embroidered into Headrest
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Dry Carbon Center Console
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Push Button Start with Crystal Key
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Yellow Brake Calipers
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20" 20 Spoke Silver DT Wheels
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Only 4k Miles
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Navigation
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Naples Motorsports strives for your complete satisfaction. If, during an inquiry you have questions or concerns, we urge you to contact our management team. Your business and satisfaction is important to us. A lot of time is spent on our cars before we offer them for sale. Our in-house reconditioning department is considered one of the best in the industry. Our standards are higher than most new car dealerships. If for any reason you are not satisfied, please contact us at 239-430-5655.
 

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Naples Motorsports has a 4 bay mechanical shop. We have state of the art equipment and we guarantee the cleanest shop you will ever find. Please stop by for a personalized tour of our facilities. Keep in mind we have the ONLY Hunter Auto34 tire machine in Southwest Florida. We also have a Hunter Road Force wheel and tire Balancer as well. When you deal with Naples Motorsports you are dealing with the best in the industry.

 

Call 239.430.5655 for a Service Appointment
 


 

 

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We are located in the heart of Naples, Florida. We have a private airport right next to us or you can fly commerical into Ft. Myers (RSW). We also have a relationship with a local hotel with coporate rates. Your relationship manager will of course help with your local itinerary.

Financing Information

Naples Motorsports offers specialized finance and lease programs. We have terms from 48 months to 84 months. We also have a hybrid lease program which we provide amortization schedules to show upfront what early termination would cost. Contact us at 239.430.5655. We are one of the top resellers of pre-owned Exotic cars in the country. We have very competitive terms and rates. Let your relationship manager work with you to get YOU the best deal. We will spend the time and explain the differences between different options.

 

Warranty Information
Factory Warranty Remaining Warranty

This vehicle is covered by a Factory Warranty Remaining Warranty.
Check with manufacter.


Contact a relationship specialist to talk about warranties. Some of our cars have the remaining factory. We also can provide extended service contracts for some of our vehicles. Call us at 239.430.5655.  We look forward to earning your business.

Shipping Information

Naples Motorsports arranges transportation through our logistics department. Contact a relationship manager at 239.430.5655 for rates and timing. In order to be considered a preferred carrier we go through a qualifying procedure which includes reference checks, insurance verfication, and equipment standards that must be followed. At Naples Motorsports we will make your purchase as easy as we can for you. Let us handle the details while you sit back and relax. Once your car arrives you will be thrilled at the service that we provide.

Terms of Sale

PAYMENT METHODS:

Cash and direct wire transfers are the only acceptable form of payment unless otherwise specified by an authorized representative. Please contact us for details of finance and lease programs available and to apply. Please have all funds available for payment in full within a 7 day period and/or have financing arranged . If another form of payment is accepted by an authorized representative, the vehicle will only be released for delivery and/or shipping upon proof of valid and cleared funds in Naples Motorsports account.

DEPOSITS:

All vehicles remain available for sale until full payment or agreed upon deposit is received by Naples Motorsports Inc. When a deposit is received , the vehicle is taken off the market and other buyers may be lost. All deposits are only refundable at the sellers discretion. Please do not place a deposit on any vehicle unless you intend to purchase the car . Deposits are generally only accepted if the seller deems it appropriate for the buyer to have additional time to arrange for funds availability, financing, inspection etc. We do not accept deposits to hold a car so the buyer can "think about it".
 

REMAINING BALANCES DUE:

The buyer agrees to pay remaining balance due including all applicable taxes and fees within 7 days of the purchase date . This includes the completion of any finance or lease contracts necessary for Naples Motorsports Inc. to be funded in full for the vehicle purchase unless agreed upon by an authorized representative. All financial transactions are to be complete and Naples Motorsports fully funded before delivery and/or transportation of vehicle.

 

ADDITIONAL TAXES AND FEES:

We do charge a $599.50 documentation fee on each retail sale which includes a temporary tag when applicable, motor vehicle documents and transfers and miscellaneous expenses including clerical fees, notary fees and Federal Express and US mail charges. This fee will not be discounted or waived under any circumstance. Buyers are responsible for all state, county and local taxes and fees as well as any registration and title fees applicable in and required by the state in which the buyer will register and title the vehicle. Buyer is responsible for any expenses , tax and fees should they export the car outside of the US.

SHIPPING:

Naples Motorsports Inc. will be happy to assist buyer with transportation arrangements within the US borders when necessary to take advantage of our volume discounts. The buyer is responsible for all shipping charges and are generally paid COD when the car arrives directly to the transporter. Naples Motorsports Inc. assumes no responsibility for damages incurred after the vehicle leaves our premises . Naples Motorsports Inc. can not be held responsible for any delays in shipping as it is beyond our control. We will do our best in estimating shipping dates and times to make the delivery as timely and smooth as possible. Naples Motorsports Inc. will NOT handle any arrangements for export outside the US . It is the purchasers sole responsibility to handle all related details and transport of any vehicle to be exported. Naples Motorsports, Inc. in no way represents or implies as to any vehicles legal ability to be exported outside of the US. Should you decide to come to Naples for delivery, we would be happy to help with your transportation arrangements and also arrange to pick you up at Ft Myers International Airport or Naples Municipal Airport. We also have corporate rates at Bella Sera right at Naples 5th Ave. historic dining and shopping area should you need lodging and would like to take advantage of being here in Paradise ! Contact us for arrangements.

 

WARRANTY:

This vehicle is being sold as is, where is, with no warranty, expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to purchase based upon that judgment solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle. Seller makes no guarantee or warranty, expressed, written or implied of the vehicles ability to pass any state emissions inspection. In the event a vehicle fails state emissions inspection, Naples Motorsports, Inc. bears no responsibility whatsoever. Remaining manufacturers warranty if applicable may apply.
 

VEHICLE INSPECTION:

Naples Motorsports, Inc. and it's representatives have made every effort to accurately and fairly describe the vehicle to you and disclose any known information regarding the vehicle. We will never describe a car as "perfect" and buyer should have expectations of "typical" dings and or chips and scratches that are consistent with the year and mileage on the vehicle. Buyers are provided with all additional items that were provided to us with the vehicle. Buyers are to expect that NOT all used vehicles will be provided with full sets of keys, books, CD magazines, Navigation Discs, floor mats or the like, NOR will all cars be accompanied by detailed service records etc. . Naples Motorsports Inc. will not be held responsible to provide any additional items other than represented as with the car unless detailed in writing by an authorized representative. Naples Motorsports, Inc. welcomes an independent inspection of the vehicle prior to purchase. All costs and arrangements for such inspections are the responsibility of the buyer. All inspections are to be performed on premises at Naples Motorsports showroom or at a local shop in Naples, FL. Please call if you need recommendations of inspection services available in Naples. Naples Motorsports, Inc. will review any issues or concerns that develop as a result of an inspection and will make repairs , adjustments or concessions at their sole discretion.

Dealership Information
Naples Motorsports, Inc.
Main Phone:(239) 430-5655
Email:nms@naplesmotorsports.com
Business Hours:
Weekdays:10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday:10 AM to 6 PM
Sunday:CLOSED SUNDAYS
Location:
1250 Airport Pulling Road SOUTH
Naples, FL 34104

We are located just south of Naples Airport and just north of Davis Blvd.
Map of Naples Motorsports, Inc. at 1250 Airport Pulling Road SOUTH, Naples, FL 34104

Naples Motorsports has the Largest Inventory of Exotic Cars in Southwest Florida

 
Chris Pruett Email Chris Pruett Cell 239.216.3830 ||       Mike Urbine Email Mike Urbine Cell 239.300.1041
Ron Ward Email Ron Ward Cell 239.776.1310 ||       Gary Mizia Email Gary Mizia Cell 239.777.9589


 
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Aston Martin Vulcan meets Avro Vulcan [w/video]

Mon, Oct 5 2015

The Vulcan represents the very best that Aston Martin can do: a monstrous track car boiled down to its essence. But it's not the only Vulcan ever to roar out of the UK. Aviation enthusiasts will fondly recall the Avro Vulcan, an iconic jet bomber from the 1950s. There's only one such aircraft still capable of soaring through the skies, and now it's been brought together with its earthbound namesake. The Aston Martin Vulcan we already know, though not as well as we might like to. It's a track-bound supercar along the lines of the Ferrari FXX K or McLaren P1 GTR. But instead of a hybrid powertrain mounted amidships, it's got a naturally aspirated 7.0-liter V12 up front and kicking out over 800 horsepower. Unfortunately only 24 of them will be made, so even if you venture down to your local circuit for a track day, you're still not very likely to see one up close. Even rarer, though, is the Avro Vulcan. Part of the Royal Air Force armory from 1956 to 1984, the Vulcan was a giant delta-wing bomber that measured around 100 feet long (depending on the version) with a wingspan just as wide. Of the 136 that were made, only one – Vulcan XH558 – remains in operation, courtesy not of any national military but of the Vulcan To The Sky charitable trust. But it's about to be put to pasture as the centerpiece of the Vulcan Aviation Academy & Heritage Centre at Robin Hood Airport (seriously) near Doncaster in South Yorkshire, England. Before Vulcan XH558 is retired, though, it's set to make one final flight. And in preparation for that historic event, it made a pass by Elvington Airfield for a brief – if distant – encounter with its namesake. The feat was pulled off purely for the photo op, so whether you're more into the car or the plane, you might as well check out the results in the gallery above and the brief video clip below. ASTON MARTIN VULCAN IN TRIBUTE TO ITS V BOMBER NAMESAKE 02 October 2015, Gaydon: As the last remaining airworthy Avro Vulcan prepares for its final flight later this month, the iconic 1950s British V bomber has been united with its modern namesake: the Aston Martin Vulcan. Vulcan XH558 – currently being operated by the charitable trust Vulcan To The Sky – is due to retire from 'active service' in October, going on to form the centrepiece of the educational Vulcan Aviation Academy & Heritage Centre at her home base, Robin Hood Airport near Doncaster.

Henrik Fisker presents 'Thunderbolt,' a take on the Aston V12 Vanquish

Sat, Mar 14 2015

Henrik Fisker's name no longer even appears on the vehicles from his former brand, but since leaving the company, the man is slowly transitioning back into what made him famous in the first place: design. Fisker has already put pen to paper for a concept motorcycle and a carbon-fiber-bodied Ford Mustang. For his latest project, Fisker has made his unofficial return to Aston Martin to create a one-take on the Vanquish called the Thunderbolt. Debuting its carbon fiber skin at the 2015 Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance, Fisker keeps his transformation of the Vanquish far more subdued than his recent work on the Mustang. He enlarges the grille to take up the entire front end but retains Aston Martin's traditional shape, and the hood receives a power dome with triangular air intakes on each side. In profile, this is still clearly an Aston just sharper and leaner. It's also lowered 0.6 inches and rides on 21-inch wheels. A big change comes at the back where Fisker adds wraparound rear glass and transforms the taillights into thin strips of LEDs. The interior offers a mix of high-end leather and more carbon fiber, plus an 11.6-inch Curved Control Screen from Panasonic. Unfortunately, even if you have the means and want to buy this Thunderbolt, it's not for sale. However, Galpin Aston Martin is taking limited orders for a tweaked version with a revised front end that includes different intakes on either side of the grille and without the Panasonic infotainment screen. As designer for the Aston Martin DB9 and V8 Vantage, the Thunderbolt can be thought of as Fisker's return to the British brand, albeit in an unofficial and extremely limited way. Still, it's fascinating to get a glimpse at what the marque's models might look like, if he were still there. Related Video: HENRIK FISKER UNVEILS HIS LATEST DESIGN STUDY, A TIMELESS GT COUPE, AT 2015 AMELIA ISLAND CONCOURS D'ELEGANCE One-Off V12 Vanquish-Based Coupe Features Carbon Fiber Coach-Work and World's First Panasonic Curved Screen Infotainment System Amelia Island, Florida (March 14, 2015) – Henrik Fisker today took the wraps off of his latest design study, the "Thunderbolt," at the 2015 Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance. Designed by Henrik Fisker as a powerful GT coupe; this is his personal interpretation of how his Aston Martin V12 Vanquish coupe could look like.

Ford GT dominates Le Mans qualifying, gets slapped with performance adjustment

Fri, Jun 17 2016

Fifty years after Bruce McLaren and Chris Amon drove the Ford GT40 to victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Ford is poised for a historic return to the Circuit de la Sarthe. The new Ford GT took the top two qualifying positions in the LMGTE Pro class, and four of the top five. Ferrari's 488 filled in the rest of the spots in the top seven, the first two from AF Corse. In other words, we're primed for a reboot of the classic Ford-Ferrari feud at this year's race. Or not, as the ACO, which organizes the 24 Hours of Le Mans, announced sweeping pre-race Balance of Performance (BOP) adjustments this morning that make this year's GT class anybody's race. In LMP1, last year's overall winner Porsche locked up the top two spots with the 919 Hybrid and will lead the entire field at race start. Toyota's two-car factory effort followed with qualifying times 1.004 and 2.170 seconds behind the pole lap. Audi rounds out the manufacturer-backed LMP1 class in fifth and sixth. Full qualifying results can be found here. The storyline for the GT cars is perfect - some say too perfect. Ford's class-leading times came after BOP adjustment to the Corvette Racing C7.R before qualifying. BOP is intended to level the playing field in the class by adjusting power, ballast, and fuel capacity. (Check out this explainer video for more, or even just if you love French accents.) But the process is riddled with unknowns and ripe for accusations of sandbagging. That is, if the Ford cars were intentionally slow in practice they could hope for BOP adjustment to improve their race chances. On the Corvette side, last year's GTE Pro winner went from the top of the field to the bottom, barely improving from practice to qualifying. If you think Le Mans is as rigged at the NBA Playoffs, well, it's not that simple. Because if Ford and Ferrari held back until qualifying - the eighth-place Porsche 911 RSR is three-and-a-half seconds off the class pole time - it was a pretty dumb strategy. This morning, the ACO tried to put things back in order by limiting the boost in the Ford GT's twin-turbo V6 and adding 11 pounds of ballast. Ferrari was also given extra weight but allowed more fuel capacity. The Corvette and Aston Martin teams were both given breaks on their air restrictors, which will allow their engines to make more power. Both Ford and Porsche also received extra fuel capacity.