Man buys Aston Martin online for $66k - then finds out it's stolen

Bryce Dighton forked out thousands of dollars for a luxury sports car – only to later find out that it was stolen.  

The Melbourne father paid more than $66,000 for a what he thought was a 2008 Aston Martin Vantage.

Instead, he actually purchased a 2007 model that was recorded as stolen in March this year.  

He bought the car through auction site Grays Online in early June.

"I've got a car I can't register or drive… I want my money back. I have spent close to $80,000 all up," Bryce told A Current Affair.

Online the used sports car was advertised on the listing as being in a "good" condition with a few "minor dents and scratches".

Bryce has since spent an extra $15,000 to fix the car which Bryce says had multiple issues including "broken engine mounts, bad brakes and a transmission issue".

The car is understood to be owned by the insurer, who paid out the original owners, so Bryce is currently in limbo and awaiting a refund.

Bidders are warned when buying through online auction sites to do their research as a lower level of consumer protection is offered.

Fair Trading NSW advises to check the seller's reputation and buying protection policies as well as reading all the terms and conditions.