My first instinct was to start this off with some sort of boxing analogy, but that would be just too trite.

OK, so Aston Martin has decided to put a V12 into the Vantage, making it the Vantage RS.

Now, I don’t know about you, but when someone says to me, “Front engined, V12, grand tourer (more than an outright sportscar),” my first thought isn’t necessarily of those fine folks in Warwickshire, England.

Don’t get me wrong, I’ve got nothing against Astons. They’re gorgeous, quick, and, as of late, amazingly reliable, but when someone says front engined, V12, grand tourer, my thoughts drift to another manufacturer.

Cars like that are pretty much the sole territory of Ferrari.

Long after other companies have gone the mid-engined route, Ferrari has continued to make big, front engined, V12 cars. And really, with the performance success of machines like the 550 Maranello and the 599 GTB Fiorano, who am I to argue? Continue Reading…

Imagine yourself in this situation:

It’s early 2006. You make a low six-figure income, have a nice house, family, and a couple of decent cars. You decide it’s time to treat yourself, and you really want an Aston Martin DB9. You pick one up at your closest Aston dealer and love it. Only months later, Aston Martin announces they’re going to release the beautiful DBS - the upgraded DB9 which debuted in the 2006 James Bond movie, Casino Royale.

You don’t have enough money to buy both, and you’re really attached to your new DB9. Looks like your only option is to sell the DB9, take the loss, and pony up the cash for the DBS. Or is it? Continue Reading…

After I wrote about the Aston Martin DBS a few weeks ago, some new high-resolution photos came through. proving to be some of the most beautiful car wallpapers available. Some of my favorites are available below; click on the picture for the high-resolution version. Continue Reading…

I found some really great new pictures of the Aston Martin DBS over at GTSpirit recently. The DBS is the James Bond car based off of my personal favorite Aston Martin, the DB9. The DBS will replace the current Vanquish, costing about the same ($220,000.) It’s also the fastest road-going Aston Martin to date.

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Do you like Aston Martins but don’t have the cash? Thinking about getting a Nissan 350Z? Well, we may have your answer. DAMD, the same tuners who brought you the Miata - Aston Martin look-alike have a tuned Nissan 350Z.

The body design was obviously inspired by Aston Martin, and DAMD threw in scissor doors, a beautiful interior, a tuned exhaust, and DAMD’s own custom rims. Click on the pictures below for a better view:

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I’m trying to make this get me upset but I just can’t, it’s just too cute. Michael Lebedev created this Aston Martin body kit made for the Mazda Miata in Australia, and is selling it for about $5,600 USD through his company Custom Automotive Restyling.

Inspired by the James Bond flick Die Another Day, the body is made from fiberglass and the headlights from a Smart car. I just can’t stop thinking about the Micro Machines when I look at this. Oh well, I guess it helps distract me from the Fiero-based Ferrari kits. *Shutter*

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