Autoblog and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article.The Aston Martin Rapide is one of the most elegant four-doors ever built, a hand-assembled V12 saloon that shared its bones with the DB9, and depreciation has turned it into a genuinely attainable dream. This 2011 example, finished in Onyx Black over red with 22,000 miles, is on Bring a Trailer at an opening bid of $5,555 with seven days to go. The number will climb, and the story here is as much about the car's honesty as its beauty.2011 Aston Martin RapideBring a TrailerWhat it's worth right nowThe Rapide's value collapse is dramatic. This kind of car cost around $200,000 new, and today, according to Classic.com, the 2011 Rapide carries a benchmark value around $46,105, with clean low-mileage examples generally trading from the mid $50,000s into the low $70,000s. That is supercar presence and a hand-built V12 for the price of a mainstream luxury sedan.AdvertisementAdvertisementThis car has two factors pulling in opposite directions. In its favor is genuinely low mileage at 22,000 and an attractive black-over-red specification. Against it is a documented accident, which matters and is detailed below. There is also a useful data point in its own history: this exact car sold on Bring a Trailer in February 2026 for $49,000 at 21,000 miles, with only about 500 miles added since.2011 Aston Martin RapideBring a TrailerGiven the accident history, fair value realistically lands in the $40,000 to $52,000 range, most likely close to the $49,000 it brought a few months ago, and below the $55,000-plus that clean, damage-free low-mileage cars command. The opening bid will rise considerably over the week.Condition and detailsThe car presents well and is honestly documented. It wears Onyx Black over red leather with the swan-wing doors, adaptive damping, a Bang & Olufsen system, and rear-seat entertainment, and it carries a clean Pennsylvania title. Recent service is reassuring, with intake-manifold gaskets, ignition coils, and spark plugs replaced in December 2022 and a fresh battery in July 2026.2011 Aston Martin RapideBring a TrailerThe central issue is the accident. An October 2023 Carfax entry notes a collision with resultant minor damage to the right side, and the seller has provided paint-meter readings and photos showing irregularities along the upper edge of the windshield, which is exactly the transparency you want but also exactly the area to scrutinize. Any serious bidder should study those paint readings closely and commission a marque-specialist inspection to confirm the quality and extent of the repair.2011 Aston Martin RapideBring a TrailerBeyond the accident, there is honest accumulated wear that has been addressed: the dashboard leather was repaired, the right-front seat was replaced and re-covered in red, center-console buttons and the driver's seatbelt buckle were replaced, and various leather surfaces were touched up. There are scratches on the right-front door panel, and the dashboard display does not always rise fully, a known Rapide quirk worth verifying. The budget-brand Lexani tires should be swapped for proper rubber on a car like this. Finally, note the very short recent ownership, roughly 500 miles since February, and factor in that any out-of-warranty Aston V12 carries meaningful maintenance costs.2011 Aston Martin RapideBring a TrailerAdvertisementAdvertisementThe offerSpecificationDetailMakeAston MartinModelRapideYear2011Mileage22,000 milesEngine5.9-liter V12Power470 hp and 443 lb.ft of torqueTransmission6-speed Touchtronic 2 automaticDrive typeRear wheel drive with limited-slip differentialExterior colorOnyx BlackInterior colorRed leatherCurrent bid$5,555, with seven days leftInterested in this 2011 Aston Martin Rapide? View the listing here.What makes the Rapide uniqueThe Rapide was a landmark car for Aston Martin, its first four-door since the wedge-shaped Lagonda of the 1970s and '80s, and it approached the segment unlike anyone else. Rather than a big executive express, Aston stretched the DB9's platform and philosophy into a genuine four-door sports car, giving it the same 5.9-liter V12, the same swan-wing doors, and the same achingly pretty proportions, only with room for four. Against rivals like the Porsche Panamera and Maserati Quattroporte, it was always the emotional choice.2011 Aston Martin RapideBring a TrailerWith only around 2,900 built before the upgraded Rapide S arrived, it is a rare thing, and its hand-built V12 delivers a soundtrack and character that no modern turbocharged sedan replicates. That combination of rarity, a naturally aspirated twelve-cylinder, and timeless styling is exactly why enthusiasts increasingly see the depreciated Rapide as one of the great bargain Astons.My takeI have a soft spot for the Rapide, because few cars deliver this much drama and craftsmanship for the money. A hand-built, V12-powered, four-door Aston in a knockout black-over-red spec, with genuinely low mileage, for something in the high $40,000s is a remarkable amount of car, and this one has been presented with real honesty about its condition.AdvertisementAdvertisementThat honesty is the point, though. Fair value here is in the $40,000 to $52,000 range, right around its recent $49,000 sale, precisely because of the accident history that keeps it below clean examples. So do the work: study the paint-meter readings, get a specialist pre-purchase inspection focused on the right-side repair, budget seriously for Aston V12 upkeep, and plan on proper tires. Do all that and buy it right, and you will own one of the most beautiful sedans ever made for supercar-experience money. Just make sure the number reflects the story, not the badge alone.Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only. We are not a dealership or broker. All vehicle specifications, pricing, and availability are subject to change without notice. We are not responsible for typographical errors, omissions, or the accuracy of the provided information. Please verify all details directly with the seller.Autoblog aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission.This story was originally published by Autoblog on Jul 31, 2026, where it first appeared in the Car Buying section. Add Autoblog as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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