RE: Aston updates Vanquish flagship
Discussion
The Vanquish is a great car no doubt, but the DB9 is much more sophisticated. The paddle gearbox has been a problem since it was launched (q.v. Top Gear) To be offered a manual conversion for 14 grand at this point seems like an insult to be honest, particularly when the Jag XK has got a superior ZF paddle shifter at a third of the price. Although it is a classic shape with its echoes of the DB4GT Zagato, don't you think it is looking just a little dated now? The DBS is a stunning car, we know that already.
Wonderful car and an Aston landmark, last of the Newport Pagnell cars etc, but it would be a brave man who laid out £182k on this, ultimate black or not.
Wonderful car and an Aston landmark, last of the Newport Pagnell cars etc, but it would be a brave man who laid out £182k on this, ultimate black or not.
rodmod said:
The DB9 is so not worth while compared to the Vanquish wich imho is king nothing matches it in style and road presence .
Indeed, a Vanquish stands out in a crowd, wheras already the DB9 is a rather familiar sight already!
Not saying the DB9 isn't pretty or good, but something makes the Vanquish worth more in my opinion. Probably the price ensures rarity, but it does somehow look more mean and like it'll eat the road up
Dave
Put me down a convert to the Vanquish.
The styling never agreed with me originally, but over the last 18 months or so I have really started to lust after them. After my cpl of test drives in them and in particular the S, I can only say...wow!
The DB9 and AMV8 are just nancy boys in comparison.
The styling never agreed with me originally, but over the last 18 months or so I have really started to lust after them. After my cpl of test drives in them and in particular the S, I can only say...wow!
The DB9 and AMV8 are just nancy boys in comparison.
landmark said:
williamp said:
The last of the line? What a shame. I'm going around the factory at the beginning of March. I wonder if these will be made then..
I guess you will be going to Gaydon but the Vanquish is made at Newport Pagnall so you'll be seeing Vantage & DB9 only
No, I'm going around Newport Pagnall. The Gaydon visits are later on in the year.
The Vanquish was made in very limited numbers no more than 300 a year worldwide. Newport Pagnell is closing (apart from the works service dept) and so everything will be moved to Gaydon esp as the DBS and 4 dr are DB9 derived. It also makes sense with the proposed sell off to have evryting under one roof. I have driven a Vanquish many times both on and off track and they are absolutely fabulous cars. Incidentally the white one which has been seen in the press is Perlescent white being used by Ulrich Bez.
We are pleased to be in the envious position to be the only company to offer for sale No. 39 of 40 Aston Martin Vanquish S Ultimate
We have just completed a sale for No. 38 so this will be the last available before the crazy premiums kick in (expected to be in the region of £30,000!) as Aston Martin comes home to the UK
‘Aston Martin Celebrates Flagship Vanquish Model
Aston Martin has announced two exciting developments for both new and existing customers of the company's flagship Vanquish S.
Just 40 examples of a new Vanquish S Ultimate Edition will be handcrafted at the company's Newport Pagnell production facility in Buckinghamshire. The model represents a luxurious and unique limited edition befitting the Vanquish S's status as the ultimate Aston Martin and also celebrates the skilled craftsmanship of the team working at Newport Pagnell.
The Ultimate Edition will be available by special request to customers wishing to celebrate the last of a significant car in Aston Martin's history. Initial feedback suggests the whole allocation of this special edition will be sold within weeks of launch.’
List price of £184,025 + £15,000
We have just completed a sale for No. 38 so this will be the last available before the crazy premiums kick in (expected to be in the region of £30,000!) as Aston Martin comes home to the UK
‘Aston Martin Celebrates Flagship Vanquish Model
Aston Martin has announced two exciting developments for both new and existing customers of the company's flagship Vanquish S.
Just 40 examples of a new Vanquish S Ultimate Edition will be handcrafted at the company's Newport Pagnell production facility in Buckinghamshire. The model represents a luxurious and unique limited edition befitting the Vanquish S's status as the ultimate Aston Martin and also celebrates the skilled craftsmanship of the team working at Newport Pagnell.
The Ultimate Edition will be available by special request to customers wishing to celebrate the last of a significant car in Aston Martin's history. Initial feedback suggests the whole allocation of this special edition will be sold within weeks of launch.’
List price of £184,025 + £15,000
boxerman said:
We are pleased to be in the envious position to be the only company to offer for sale No. 39 of 40 Aston Martin Vanquish S Ultimate
We have just completed a sale for No. 38 so this will be the last available before the crazy premiums kick in (expected to be in the region of £30,000!) as Aston Martin comes home to the UK
‘Aston Martin Celebrates Flagship Vanquish Model
Aston Martin has announced two exciting developments for both new and existing customers of the company's flagship Vanquish S.
Just 40 examples of a new Vanquish S Ultimate Edition will be handcrafted at the company's Newport Pagnell production facility in Buckinghamshire. The model represents a luxurious and unique limited edition befitting the Vanquish S's status as the ultimate Aston Martin and also celebrates the skilled craftsmanship of the team working at Newport Pagnell.
The Ultimate Edition will be available by special request to customers wishing to celebrate the last of a significant car in Aston Martin's history. Initial feedback suggests the whole allocation of this special edition will be sold within weeks of launch.’
List price of £184,025 + £15,000
We have just completed a sale for No. 38 so this will be the last available before the crazy premiums kick in (expected to be in the region of £30,000!) as Aston Martin comes home to the UK
‘Aston Martin Celebrates Flagship Vanquish Model
Aston Martin has announced two exciting developments for both new and existing customers of the company's flagship Vanquish S.
Just 40 examples of a new Vanquish S Ultimate Edition will be handcrafted at the company's Newport Pagnell production facility in Buckinghamshire. The model represents a luxurious and unique limited edition befitting the Vanquish S's status as the ultimate Aston Martin and also celebrates the skilled craftsmanship of the team working at Newport Pagnell.
The Ultimate Edition will be available by special request to customers wishing to celebrate the last of a significant car in Aston Martin's history. Initial feedback suggests the whole allocation of this special edition will be sold within weeks of launch.’
List price of £184,025 + £15,000
Just a bizarre post. Seems utterly pointless to me.
"The only company offering No 39". Unless No 39 has been cloned like Dolly The Sheep isn't this kind of obvious.
"Aston comes home to the UK"? When has it been away?
"..before the crazy premiums kick in". Wow, lucky you've dodged that bullet by only asking 15k over list.
Mr Whippy said:
dvs_dave said:
dans said:
Kingsley Riding-Felce
What a great name.
What a great name.
I wonder how he pronounces "Felce"?
Surely a joke name?
That is a bad name if it's real
Dave
Edited by Mr Whippy on Tuesday 13th February 23:10
I can assure you all that is his real name. I've met him when visiting Newport Pagnell on my introduction to Aston Martin (for my apprenticeship. He's a fantatic man, he even gave me some 3" switches for my mini when i told him i had bucket seats fitted. Just randomly walked upstairs to his office, seconds later was back saying "you might be able to use these" . A real gentleman
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