Oops...Gone and done it :)
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Im not quite sure how it happened, but I think I just bought a V12V Roadster.
Thanks to some of your inputs on this forum, I actualy bought my V8V 4.3 little over 2 years ago.
Its been perfect. Not a single fault.
In the meantime I managed to get my hands on a V12 car; a Maranello 550 with barchetta wheels and carbon bucket seats.
I love the AM brand and special feel and I love V12 engines. Like Tiff Needell said how a V8 might remind one of a brute muscle car but how a V12 says supercar. (for those interested: https://youtu.be/lQVRj0ExVfQ?t=2m28s
So the chance to combine the love for the AM brand with a V12 was a dream 2 years ago. Seeing the cars being offered dwindle in the past few months (DB9 manuals, DBS manuals and V12Vantage), I decided to pull the trigger.
Partially because I managed to get my financial ducks in a row, but partially because I have this weird feeling that such a special car might not be produced anymore in the future. Naturally aspirated, V12 with a 6 speed manual. Its a little boy's dream.
The contract is signed and I will be picking her up in early April when I manage to get some time for a nice trip.
So without further mumbling, here's a picture from the dealers and I hope you like it:
Thanks to some of your inputs on this forum, I actualy bought my V8V 4.3 little over 2 years ago.
Its been perfect. Not a single fault.
In the meantime I managed to get my hands on a V12 car; a Maranello 550 with barchetta wheels and carbon bucket seats.
I love the AM brand and special feel and I love V12 engines. Like Tiff Needell said how a V8 might remind one of a brute muscle car but how a V12 says supercar. (for those interested: https://youtu.be/lQVRj0ExVfQ?t=2m28s
So the chance to combine the love for the AM brand with a V12 was a dream 2 years ago. Seeing the cars being offered dwindle in the past few months (DB9 manuals, DBS manuals and V12Vantage), I decided to pull the trigger.
Partially because I managed to get my financial ducks in a row, but partially because I have this weird feeling that such a special car might not be produced anymore in the future. Naturally aspirated, V12 with a 6 speed manual. Its a little boy's dream.
The contract is signed and I will be picking her up in early April when I manage to get some time for a nice trip.
So without further mumbling, here's a picture from the dealers and I hope you like it:
Edited by Brakke on Thursday 4th February 17:57
Ah you eventually bought that red V12VR instead of a Ferrari. Good choice, congratulations. I'm sure you'll enjoy the car and for sure this being the last manual gearbox N/A V12 Aston a good investment too, especially in limited production Roadster form! Definitely one to keep! If you ever come to St Tropez give me a shout, we could organise a little V12VR meet!
Dankjewel, Danke, Thank you for the kind words.
Very similarly to the V8V purchase, my GF doesnt know about the new purchase. So im trying to keep my exuberance level to a minimum. Very difficult I can tell you, when all I want to do is look at pictures and plan roadtrips!
She must think im having an affair, which in some sense isnt entirely incorrect coming to think of it.
Now to decide where to go to. How far is St Tropez from the Munich area I wonder?
Yes I decided for the Aston, as I was getting screwed over left, right and center when it came to Ferrari. Finding a decent challenge stradale without accident history is like going on a blind-date with an Eastern-European; theyll tell you anything you want in order to take your money aand they look pretty from afar, but are far from pretty. On pictures they look great but when looking in the flesh, the doors were misaligned, the front-bumpers not put on properly. Unbelievable.
Anyway, im a happy chap and I might even take you on your offer to visit St Tropez
Very similarly to the V8V purchase, my GF doesnt know about the new purchase. So im trying to keep my exuberance level to a minimum. Very difficult I can tell you, when all I want to do is look at pictures and plan roadtrips!
She must think im having an affair, which in some sense isnt entirely incorrect coming to think of it.
Now to decide where to go to. How far is St Tropez from the Munich area I wonder?
Yes I decided for the Aston, as I was getting screwed over left, right and center when it came to Ferrari. Finding a decent challenge stradale without accident history is like going on a blind-date with an Eastern-European; theyll tell you anything you want in order to take your money aand they look pretty from afar, but are far from pretty. On pictures they look great but when looking in the flesh, the doors were misaligned, the front-bumpers not put on properly. Unbelievable.
Anyway, im a happy chap and I might even take you on your offer to visit St Tropez
Edited by Brakke on Thursday 4th February 18:28
Edited by Brakke on Thursday 4th February 18:46
Ed50 said:
Congratulation you've just purchased Little Norman's love child………
Great choice,I'm sure you'll be in for plenty of fun and admiring glances.
Why not grab a ferry and come to Burghley in July so that they can play together……...
Very nice!Great choice,I'm sure you'll be in for plenty of fun and admiring glances.
Why not grab a ferry and come to Burghley in July so that they can play together……...
Actually im going to Exeter, so maybe we can meet halfway in the south
CONGRATULATIONS Brakke!!
I know the V12 Roadsters are extremely rare (and expensive) so you've managed to get your self something truly special. Well done, it's a stunning looking car, the red suits the open top well.
Have no idea how you're gonna last till April though...
I know the V12 Roadsters are extremely rare (and expensive) so you've managed to get your self something truly special. Well done, it's a stunning looking car, the red suits the open top well.
Have no idea how you're gonna last till April though...
Ed50 said:
Why not grab a ferry and come to Burghley in July so that they can play together……...
Tasks Completed Yesterday by Ed50:- Pretend to do some work.
- Polish the Aston.
- Mention Burghley in a new Aston thread.
Edited by Nijius Maximus on Friday 5th February 08:19
Edited by Nijius Maximus on Friday 5th February 08:21
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