The name given to the last of the line of two recent Aston Martin models, namely the V12 Vanquish and the V12 DBS have been marketed as special editions using the ‘Ultimate’ name. Such cars are the most sort after examples of each respective model.
A roadster is a commonly used description for a 2 seater open sportscar. It is also used as a model name for the V8 Vantage Roadster as that particular Aston Martin is not described as a Volante.
A short run special edition of the V8 Vantage, DBS and Virage during 2012 especially for the Chinese market.
Virage is French for corner. It is also a model name used in the 1990’s on the V8 Virage and reprieved for the short-lived V12 Virage in 2011.
Aston Martin Works, the new name for Works Service from 2012. As well as service and restoration, Works also sells both new and heritage models.
Harold Radford and Co Ltd were coachbuildwe based in South Kensington, London. They were responsible for creating many of the ultra rare DB5 and DB6 Shooting Brakes.
The ultimate personalisation design service from the AML facility at Gaydon. Launched in 2012 and available on all new Aston Martins including the Cygnet, One-77 and Zagato. Q are also be able to produce bespoke cars, the first of which was the CC100, followed by the 2015 Lagonda Taraf. Also dealer special editions such as the V12 Vantage S Spitfire 80. More unique cars will no doubt follow. Aston Martin Q also have a microsite to promote the service.
Legendary Italian coachbuilders who have famously worked with AML on six separate occasions. In 1961, Zagato created the fabulously beautiful DB4 GT Zagato. Then in the mid 1980’s came the awesomely powerful V8 Vantage Zagato (plus the Volante too). Then in 2002, at the Paris Motor Show, AML showed the special edition DB7 Zagato, and early in 2003, the DB AR1, also built by Zagato. In 2004, Zagato displayed the V12 Vanquish Roadster which sadly did not make production. Most recently, Zagato created two unique cars to celebrate the centenary of Aston Martin in 2013, the DBS Zagato and DB9 Zagato.
The highest (standard) state of tune available for the 5340cc, 2 valve Tadek Marek V8 engine. Normally found in the V8 Vantage Zagato, V8 Vantage Volante and later V8 Vantages.
The servicing department at the factory in Newport Pagnell. For those fortunate enough to see inside, you’ll find the greatest collection of the finest post-war Aston Martins. BUT, photographs are not allowed. Rebranded as Aston Martin Works in 2012.
