Aston Martin stunned the world in 2016 when it first unveiled the Vanquish Zagato, just the fifth Aston Martin to bear Zagato coachwork of the five-decade long relationship between the two celebrated companies. Shown first at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este in 2016, a few short months later, the coupé was joined by a Vanquish Zagato Volante, allowing customers to let their hair down and enjoy the thrills of open-air motoring. Picking up the mantle from the 1987 V8 Volante Zagato and the 2003 DB AR1, the Vanquish Zagato Volante was to be a truly limited-edition automobile, with only 99 example slated for production, making it amongst the rarest Aston Martins ever built. Shortly thereafter, Speedster and Shooting Brake body styles were also introduced, adding to Zagato’s extensive repertoire.

The stunning coachwork was made completely of carbon fibre using larger panels and fewer split lines than usual, helping to create a truly handcrafted appearance and a seamless design, almost as if it was sculpted from a single piece of metal. Underneath its coachwork, Aston Martin’s 6.0-litre V-12 produces 580 bhp and 630 nm of torque, which helps the car sprint to 62 mph from a standstill in just 3.5 seconds. Further mechanical changes include a slightly more open exhaust, creating for a more sonorous exhaust note, and a slightly stiffer suspension.

Finished in stunning Ceramic Grey with two-tone back and cream leather and black soft top, this Vanquish Volante Zagato oozes understated elegance. Delivered earlier this year to its first and only owner, this car boasts a number of desirable options. These include carbon fibre highlights through the interior and exterior, red-painted brake callipers, tailpipes finished in black, embroidered ‘Z’ patterned black leather, the One-77 styled steering wheel, touring pack and an additional glass key, amongst other options. Since departing the factory, the Vanquish Volante Zagato has hardly been driven and presents in virtually as-new condition throughout.

Unquestionably the most exciting iteration of Aston Martin’s most recent Vanquish, the Zagato models gave the Vanquish an additional flair and personality all their own. Fully customizable to their original owners, it would be difficult to find two identical examples, making each car just as special as the last. Having been produced just earlier this year, this specific Vanquish Zagato Volante presents beautifully throughout and would provide the perfect opportunity to acquire a coachbuilt Aston Martin for the individual who missed out on ordering theirs new.

Zagato’s coachbuilt touches gave the Aston Martin Vanquish—an already impressive car in its own right—a breath of fresh air in an exceptionally competitive marketplace. Seemingly everywhere on the car, there are beautiful little details that differentiate it from the standard Vanquish. Positioned to become a modern-day collectable, this Vanquish Zagato Volante would be the perfect addition to any collection of modern supercars for its stunning good looks, exclusivity and sheer character and charisma that only a coachbuilt car can provide.