V12 vantage official

[EVR]

Mr.Tremlini said:

They go from a vast, featureless bonnet with a couple of small vents appearing as an afterthought, to this. Might work with a black car maybe, I dunno, haven`t seen it in real life but it doesn`t inspire me in images.

Same here, even if in real life it might be cool, since it's CF and overall it bothers me less than the infamous wing. I also find the grille not fitting very well in silver, I would go for a dark one personally.

I agree this is a car for bold colours though.

[F1BHP]

I didn’t spec the carbon bonnet, didn’t like the look. I think we will see a lot of very different specs with this car which in my opinion is a positive. Definitely wouldn’t say the 2 tone look is a must.

[Minglar]

Saw this in another forum earlier today. Nothing official, but as we have said on here, not entirely surprising if it turns out to be true.

https://carbuzz.com/news/get-ready-for-the-aston-m...

Best Regards

Minglar

[AdamV12V]

Minglar said:

Saw this in another forum earlier today. Nothing official, but as we have said on here, not entirely surprising if it turns out to be true.

https://carbuzz.com/news/get-ready-for-the-aston-m...

Best Regards

Minglar

Well that didn’t take long did it! Some serious public hat eating is called for by the “believers” on here me thinks.

[Minglar]

AdamV12V said:

Minglar said:

Saw this in another forum earlier today. Nothing official, but as we have said on here, not entirely surprising if it turns out to be true.

https://carbuzz.com/news/get-ready-for-the-aston-m...

Best Regards

Minglar

Well that didn’t take long did it! Some serious public hat eating is called for by the “believers” on here me thinks.

Exactly Adam

If this turns out to be true, I think I’d be pretty fed up if I’d taken the bait and ordered a coupé, bearing in mind that part of the justification of the price was the “exclusivity” factor. But as we have all said before, history often repeats itself. I’m a bit surprised that we’re reading about it so soon after the official reveal of the coupé though.

Oh well, time will tell I guess.

Best Regards

Minglar

[Jon39]

Oops.

AML employee verbal confirmation - "No Roadster".
Dealer letter ...................................... - 'No Roadster'.

I have not studied the details, but I think historically most Aston Martin models have been available as Coupes and also Volantes/Roadsters, even on rare occasions as Speedsters too (DB AR1; CC100; Zagato Speedster; V12 Vantage Speedster).

[Beckson]

they'd be crazy to NOT do a V12V Roadster..... would be in the rarified company of the 812 GTS and DBS Volante....

[anonymous-user]

I’d expect that any coupe buyer who asked for a no-roadster assurance and was given one will be given attractive terms to either off load their coupe back to their supplying dealer, or “upgrade” to a roadster.

Being a customer for a £300k purchase is likely to bring some benefits.

[LooneyTunes]

BlackWidow13 said:

I’d expect that any coupe buyer who asked for a no-roadster assurance and was given one will be given attractive terms to either off load their coupe back to their supplying dealer, or “upgrade” to a roadster.

Being a customer for a £300k purchase is likely to bring some benefits.

That’s highly likely to depend on the precise wording and the level of demand for the coupe.

Quite a difference if the letter says “we have no reason to believe a roadster will be produced” vs “we guarantee that no roadster will be produced”. And in any event they’ll take it back if they can resell at profit/no loss but will perhaps be much less keen if the market price is lower.

[Buster73]

Can’t imagine many wanting to swap from a hardtop mind.

[cayman-black]

Buster73 said:

Can’t imagine many wanting to swap from a hardtop mind.

Me neither.

[anonymous-user]

cayman-black said:

Buster73 said:

Can’t imagine many wanting to swap from a hardtop mind.

Me neither.

I wouldn’t, though I’m regrettably not in the club of people who can drop £300k on a car (woe is me, thrice woe!). But I’d imagine there may be some who bought the coupe because it was the run-out finale model and not for any other main reason - collectors rather than drivers - and such a person may wish to swap.

[oilit]

I wouldn't be surprised if they instead did a zagato v12 - more money again….

They have to satisfy the desire for v12’s as much as possible in my opinion - and they should!

[RichB]

oilit said:

I wouldn't be surprised if they instead did a zagato v12 - more money again…

After which we may see the VC10 tribute special edition.

[F1BHP]

I have been driving my V12 for the last 2 days and I can report that it is superb. Exceeded my expectations.
It will have a true test this week as I am driving to Belgium and will have it on the track at SPA and Zolder.

[F1BHP]

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[AlexT]

What colour is that interior? Congratulations!

[Westlondondriver]

Looks fantastic- great colour choices