One to Buy: 2018 Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Volante
Having displayed a Zagato-bodied Coupe based on the second generation Vanquish at the Villa d’Este Concours d’Elegance in May 2016, Aston Martin went on to commission a production version in a choice of four alternative body styles.
Volante, Shooting Brake and Speedster variants were added to the original Coupe format shown at Villa d’Este; 99 of each type were built except for the Speedster of which a mere 28 emerged.
These limited edition Zagato-bodied masterpieces were based on the Vanquish S platform which featured an uprated version of the existing 5.9-litre Type AM29 V12 that now pumped out 595bhp at 7000rpm and 465lb-ft at 5500rpm. Transmission was through an eight-speed Touchtronic III gearbox.
Of the various Zagato-bodied Aston Martins put into production since the iconic DB4 GTZ was unveiled in late 1960, the limited run of Vanquish Volantes produced between 2017 and ‘18 was arguably the most handsome. It retained an array of the unusual features that typically characterised Zagato’s designs, but had a well proportioned elegance sometimes lacking in the vehicles that have emerged from Milan over the years.
Currently on offer at the Nichola Mee & Co. showroom in Hertfordshire is this superbly configured right-hand drive Zagato Volante that was commissioned in the unique colour scheme of Cosmopolitan Yellow over a Pure Black interior with Electron Yellow stitching.
First registered in 2018, it was number 59 of the 99 units built and, having covered just 221 miles, is presented in as new condition throughout.
Reprinted below is Nicholas Mee & Co.’s description for this superb Zagato-bodied Aston Martin:
Number 59 of 99
Cosmopolitan Yellow
Pure Black / Electron Yellow Stitching
221 miles
1 Previous Owner
£435,000
This stunning example of the spectacular Vanquish Zagato Volante, uniquely finished in Cosmopolitan Yellow over Pure black hides with Yellow stitching, presented in as new condition, having covered just 221 miles from new.
The 2016 Vanquish Zagato became the fifth car to emerge from the Aston Martin and Zagato collaboration that stretches back over five decades, pairing Aston Martin's acclaimed sporting, dynamic and material qualities with Zagato's signature design language. Premiered during the 2016 Monterey Car week in California just 99 examples of the Vanquish Zagato Volante were built for global distribution, with 39 in UK RHD specification.
Powered by Aston Martin’s normally aspirated 6.0 litre V12, in this instance producing 592 bhp, mated to a ZF 8-speed Touchtronic III transmission. The exquisite Zagato Volante carbon fibre body has many subtle and not so subtle details, including the round tail light reflectors that use ‘bladed’ LED technology and the distinctive Zagato front grille.
Delivered new in July 2018 and residing in a collection of Aston Martins since, in addition to the standard luxurious specification of the Vanquish Zagato Volante model, this particular example benefits from numerous optional extras, the most noteworthy being black brake calipers, black textured tailpipes, black side window finishers, full length twill carbon fascia trim, shadow bronze jewellery pack, carbon fibre paddle shifts, carbon side strakes, One77 steering wheel and 15 spoke Zagato gloss black wheels. A full list of options is available on request.
Offered in immaculate condition throughout and benefitting from annual servicing at Aston Martin Works, this Vanquish Zagato Volante is guaranteed to turn a few heads and raise a few smiles, this forthcoming motoring season. Supplied with a bespoke Zagato Aston Martin car cover and umbrella.
