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Being just 1 of the 7 Zagato Speedsters initially sold to the UK this car is as stunning as it is rare. The Vanquish Zagato range totalled 325 cars globally, with Speedster being the rarest with only 28 cars rolling out of Aston Martin. , Before you get close enough to see all the Zagato styling cues the striking Q Exclusive Stirling Green paint draws you in as the light reflects off the swooping body, as you get closer your eyes start fully absorbing the level of sculpture in each of the carbon fibre panels. The side channel behind the front wheels gives you a clue this is not all show and no go as it forces air along the side of the car up over the rear spoiler. Following this flow, you are instantly drawn to the Zagato’s double-bubble rear buttresses in exposed carbon, adding to the theatre of this incredible car. That is all before you see the unmistakable Vulcan-inspired rear lights., There is no better way to listen to the 592bhp 6.0 V12 than inside a car with no roof and this engine makes you happy you don’t have one. As you start the car you are instantly hit with the naturally aspirated V12’s bassline and it only gets better as you start driving, as the revs climb past 3,500rpm the exhaust valve’s open to give you the full force of the quad tips, with what is arguably is the best sounding exhaust note ever made. Black Leather and Alcantara interior, Green, 1 owner, £729,990

The Aston Martin Vanquish is a grand tourer that was introduced in 2001 as a successor to the aging Virage range.