Before Aston Martin launched the DBX, practicality wasn’t the brand’s primary focus. The car manufacturer was all about style and power. But just before Aston joined the SUV craze in 2020, Zagato built a limited number of Vanquish Shooting Brakes. And now you can own one.
It is number 13 of the 99 that Aston Martin produced, and it will be auctioned in Dubai early next month. RM Sotheby’s lists an estimated price of $450,000 to $550,000. The shooting brake was one of four Vanquish designs by Zagato, the Italian coachbuilder, and is highly sought after.
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Under the hood is Aston’s 5.9-liter naturally aspirated V-12 engine, good for 584 hp. An eight-speed Touchtronic transmission with paddle shifters directs the power.
Zagato extended the passenger compartment and radically redesigned the look of the rear with slim LED taillights inspired by the Vulcan and finished in Lava Red. Inside, the coachbuilder added gold accents and black and red trim to the cabin. The accents adorn the steering wheel, switchgear and air vents.
This car has had only one owner, who was part of a collection in Seoul, South Korea, and it has also been used. The owner has driven it 3,067 miles, more than we expected for such a rare and beautiful car.
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