Showing posts with label Achingly. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Achingly. Show all posts

Monday, 26 August 2019

This Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato For Sale Is Achingly Beautiful

And it can be yours for a cool $883,000.

Many enthusiasts are already proclaiming that the all-new Aston Martin Vantage is the best-looking car the British automaker has produced in a long time, but others aren’t so sold on its looks. But if you want a car with unbridled beauty, few would argue that the Vanquish Zagato Coupe is one of the best-looking modern cars ever made. Not only is it one of the most achingly beautiful Aston Martins ever, it’s also one of the most exclusive since only 99 were built.

And now one of them is looking for a new owner, as German dealer Kagan Assets has listed a barely used Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Coupe for sale in yellow – but it will set you back nearly $1 million. Finished in Cosmopolitan Yellow with matching yellow brake calipers and a contrasting interior that’s all-black bar a few subtle yellow accents, the dealer says that this is the 49th Vanquish Zagato that rolled off the production line. It was delivered to its owner back in January and has a mere 43 miles on the clock, so it’s practically brand new - let’s hope the next owner gives its sublime-sounding 6.0-liter, naturally aspirated V12 more of a workout.

The V12 unit delivers 592 hp through a eight-speed automatic transmission, allowing the coachbuilt supercar to sprint from 0-62 mph in 3.5 seconds. So it has the performance to match its looks. Its exclusivity comes at a price, however – this Vanquish Zagato has an eye-watering price tag of 749,000 Euros ($883,000), which makes it over three times more expensive than the new Vantage. If you weren’t lucky enough to secure the new Vanquish Zagato Volatne, Speedster or Shooting Brake, why not snap up the original Coupe?

Tuesday, 15 January 2019

This Very Rare, Achingly Beautiful Aston Martin Is Up For Sale

Carrying an eye-watering price tag.

Aston Martin recently revealed the new DBS Superleggera as a replacement for the flagship Vanquish. Based on the DB11, the DBS Suplergerra packs s 5.2-liter, twin-turbo V12 dialled up to 715 hp, more aggressive styling, and extensive use of carbon fiber panels that brings the weight down to just 3,732 pounds.

The Vanquish nameplate may be revived for Aston Martin’s future mid-engine Ferrari 488 rival, but if you’re still fond of the old model, an opportunity has arisen to own a very special example.

Last year, Aston Martin teamed up with Zagato to produce a limited run of coachbuilt Vanquish Speedsters. Only 28 were made, and they sold out very fast, but one of them is currently up for sale on JamesEdition via German dealer Mechatronik. It’s finished in grey and only has 11 miles on the clock, so it’s practically fresh out of the factory.

Considering its rarity and condition, the astronomical asking price shouldn’t come as a surprise - the dealer is asking for €1,499,000 (around $1.7 million) for this stunning Speedster.

Unlike the new DBS, which is built on a brand-new platform, the Vanquish is based on ancient architecture dating back to 2001 when the first-generation model debuted. Under the hood is a 6.0-liter naturally aspirated V12 that pumps out 595 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque, which is less than the 715 hp and 664 lb-ft you get in the new DBS Superleggera. Then again, the new owner probably won’t care since this is arguably one of the most beautiful Aston Martins ever made.


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