Both cars are powered by Aston’s 5.9-litre naturally-aspirated V12, as fitted to the now-replaced Vantage but tweaked here for 85bhp more, taking the total to 600bhp.
Andrea Zagato calls the twins “a beautiful, bespoke and intrinsic part of our history and creative association with Aston Martin” while Aston too is giving the thumbs up. Chief marketing officer Peter Freedman said: “The Aston Martin Vantage V12 Zagato Heritage Twins by R-Reforged is a fitting tribute to the Zagato centenary anniversary.”
While the newcomers do make you wonder how many more centenary specials are on their way, they do speak of the enduring appeal and demand for bespoke Astons, especially those with Zagato connections.
In recent times there has been an abundance of limited-edition models, starting with the 2016 Zagato Vanquish coupe – at the time only the fifth Aston to bear Z badges since the collaboration began in 1960 – which was swiftly followed by Z versions of the Vanquish in shooting brake, convertible and speedster forms. The even rarer and more spectacular looking Zagato DBS Superleggera was reveaed last year while only last month Aston took the covers off its own factory speedster, a raw and uncompromising pure drivers’ car, as a response to the McLaren Elva.
All rare, fast, stylish and exciting machines for sure, this new crop of modern-day collectors’ cars enriches the automotive landscape… We just hope the well-heeled enthusiasts are out there to shell out their millions to buy them…