This Aston Martin V8 Vantage S is a rare Red Bull Racing Edition example of the sought-after sports car, launched to celebrate the marque’s partnership with Red Bull Racing. Under the bonnet sits the naturally aspirated 4.7-litre V8, delivering 321kW to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual transmission. It has only two owners from new, and is understood to be one of only seven manual examples delivered to Australia. To set it apart from the base model, the V8 Vantage S Red Bull Racing Edition is finished in alluring Mariana Blue complete with yellow brake callipers, as well as red accents on the carbon-fibre grille and side strakes to complete the Red Bull Racing colour scheme. It also features Red Bull Racing embroidered headrests, Dark Knight leather, carbon-fibre interior trim, red and yellow stitching, a colour-coded leather steering wheel with 12 o’clock marker, and signed sill plates. The leather dashboard and centre console are complemented by the piano black panel hiding the sat-nav system and the seller notes that the smart dark blue hides really make this car’s interior space a special place to sit. This example rides on a set of black 19-inch twin five-spoke alloy wheels, housing yellow callipers and wrapped in Bridgestone tyres. Equipment includes front and rear parking sensors, cruise control, electrically adjustable front seats with three-position memory, a switchable sport mode, and a pop-up infotainment system with Bluetooth connectivity. Accompanying the sale is the service book, various receipts dating back to 2017, the key presentation box, and a fitted car cover. Please refer to the photo gallery to assess exterior and interior condition. Specific notes from the seller include: minor scuffs and scratches on the paintwork, and imperfections on the driver’s door armrest and central ashtray. An independent pre-purchase inspection report dated 27 June 2023 by Classic Automobilia is available which rates the vehicle as overall 5 star and comments “very desirable car” The dashboard leather on the passenger’s side was replaced under warranty by Aston Martin in 2020, and the front carbon-fibre splitter was replaced in June 2023 with a factory-supplied replacement after the original item was cracked. The car was detailed in June 2023, and new tyres have been fitted within the last six months. In the seller’s own words: “the Aston’s V8 has an impressive exhaust note and the car drives really well”. There is a valid NSW registration in place, which expires on 6 February 2024. The car was last serviced in May 2023 at 28,556 kilometres by Aston Martin. Prior to this, services were carried out by Aston Martin in May 2022 at 20,354 kilometres and February 2021 at 14,596 kilometres. Blending its superbly vocal V8 and involving manual gearbox with a handful of bespoke cosmetic enhancements, this Aston Martin V8 Vantage S Red Bull Racing Edition is a muscular and involving modern performance car, and one of very few examples on Australian roads. It would make a wonderful addition to a collection of special editions, and is ready to be enjoyed by its next enthusiast owner as a swift and eye-catching daily driver or weekend toy. The description of this consignment is, to the best of the seller’s knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Collecting Cars requests a range of detail about the lot from the seller and performs a level of due diligence. However, potential buyers must independently satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description. Potential buyers should view or arrange inspections as well as conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to bid or buy. Please note that it is not uncommon for classic or collectible vehicles to have received cosmetic repairs in the past, either to rectify damage or refresh appearance, and this work may be undetectable even upon visual inspection. Unless there is an explicit statement by the seller to the contrary, please assume that any vehicle could have had bodywork or paintwork during its life. Furthermore, photographs may not reflect the true colour or full condition of the vehicle. It is a bidder’s responsibility to satisfy themselves of the colour and condition of a vehicle, including its interior and the existence of any remedial bodywork or paintwork, before committing to bid or buy. This includes by raising enquiries with the seller in the comments section. For vehicles, unless otherwise stated, potential buyers should also assume that any cherished registration may be retained by the seller. Please see our Terms and Conditions for full details. This vehicle’s VIN has been checked against the Australian Personal Property Securities Register, and there is no security interest or other registration kind logged against the serial number. This vehicle has been checked through the Austroads NEVDIS system, and there are no markers under the written-off or stolen databases.