5,935cc 48-Valve DOHC V12 Engine
Multipoint Sequential Fuel Injection
580bhp at 7,000rpm
8-Speed Automatic Transmission
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Vented Carbon Ceramic Disc Brakes

*Number 41 of only 99 produced worldwide
*New car being offered by official Aston Martin dealer
*Fewer than 20 delivery miles
*Exquisite specification

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THE 2019 ASTON MARTIN VANQUISH ZAGATO SHOOTING BRAKE

Periodically, Aston Martin has renewed its relationship with the celebrated Italian styling house of Carrozzeria Zagato, continuing a fruitful collaboration that had started back in the early 1960s with the building of 19 special competition cars on the DB4 GT chassis.

Zagato had forged it's not inconsiderable reputation by building a succession of lightweight aerodynamic sports and GT cars, most notable on Alfa Romeo and Lancia chassis, so its choice as partner for the development of the somewhat more utilitarian shooting brake concept may seem surprising at first. In fact, the Shooting Brake was just one of four new Zagato-styled models to be built on the V12 Vanquish platform, the others being a Speedster, a Coupé, and a Volante. The planned production was for 99 Coupés, 99 Volantes, 28 Speedsters, and 99 Shooting Brakes, making 325 cars in all. All four designs are the result of close creative collaboration between Aston Martin and Zagato.

First member of the family, the Vanquish Zagato Coupé had commenced production in late 2016. Next in line was the Vanquish Zagato Volante, the announcement of which on 15th August 2017 in Carmel, California, USA marked another milestone in what is recognised as one of the most enduring creative partnerships in the global automotive industry. At the same time it was confirmed that not only would a Vanquish Zagato Speedster enter production but that it would be joined by a spectacular Vanquish Zagato Shooting Brake. Tantalisingly, the Shooting Brake was illustrated in a press photograph mostly covered, and it was not until October 2017 that images showing the entire car were made available. Even before the Shooting Brake was officially announced, all 99 had been pre-sold.

With all four designs based upon the Vanquish S, each Zagato enjoys the combination of 600PS naturally-aspirated V12 engine mated to the smooth, slick-shifting Touchtronic III transmission. Boasting adaptive suspension damping – fine-tuned for each model - the Vanquish Zagato family promises exceptional driving pleasure that is every bit as stimulating and memorable as their design.

The Speedster and Shooting Brake represent the two extremes of the Vanquish Zagato family, the former being an uncompromising roofless design that expresses the raw excitement of an open-top ultra-high performance sports car. The Shooting Brake is still a strict two-seater, but one conceived as an individual and exceptionally practical Gran Turismo. Its extended roof features the iconic Zagato 'double-bubble' profile complete with glass inlays to let light flood into the cockpit. The sculptural roof culminates in a powered tailgate that opens onto a luxuriously trimmed rear cabin area, complete with a tailored luggage set. Up front the dramatic herringbone carbon fiber fascia features anodized bronze rotary controls, extensive 'Z' motif quilting, and the option of fully aniline leather upholstery.

Aston Martin's Chief Creative Officer, Marek Reichman, said of the Vanquish Zagato family: 'We haven't released Zagato models as a family before, at least not in this way, but the idea is not without precedent. Think back to the DB7 Zagato and DB AR1, or the V8 Zagato Coupé and Volante, for example. We've simply taken things a few steps further. Why create a family of Zagatos? Well, many of our customers want different things. Some prefer the purity of a Coupé, but others love the idea of something more extreme, like the Speedster. And yes, some of them have ordered one example of each. There's always an over demand from our clients and patrons. We could easily fulfil demand for more cars than this, but we want Zagato to remain something very special. We're creating collectibles, future concours cars. With only 325 cars worldwide, divided between 99 Coupés, 99 Volantes, 28 Speedsters and 99 Shooting Brakes - they are still the rarest of the rare."

Andrea Zagato, Zagato's CEO, said of the enduring creative partnership: 'Zagato's relationship with Aston Martin began with my grandfather and the DB4 GT Zagato, almost sixty years ago. To have a creative "marriage" thrive for three generations is something as unique as the cars themselves. My family name is associated with all kinds of wonderful designs, but for many enthusiasts and collectors around the world those that combine the Z of Zagato with the wings of Aston Martin are the most special. Collaborating closely on the design of four complimentary, yet completely different Vanquish Zagatos has been an incredibly exciting challenge. I'm proud to continue the story my grandfather started and thrilled that our partnership with Aston Martin continues to realize such exciting cars.'

THE MOTORCAR OFFERED

This beautiful Aston Martin Vanquish Shooting Brake Zagato is being offered as a new car by an official Aston Martin Dealer. The car has remained on display with the dealer since they took delivery, as such, the purchaser of the car will be the first owner. At the time of cataloging, the car has covered fewer than 20 deliver miles.

This particular Zagato is number 41 out of the 99 that were produced for the global market. Number 41 is adorned with Lava Red Metallic paint with contrasting bronze accents on the side strakes and wheels. The interior is a beautiful mix of Pure Black and Spicy Red Leather with contrasting stitching and the famous 'Z' motifs throughout. The Shooting brake is highly optioned with some of the more notable options including the the Villa D'Este Pack; carbon fiber side fender; carbon fiber roof; carbon fiber boot area; carbon fiber paddles; leather One-77 steering wheel; full length Herringbone trim; and sport seats. After all of the boxes were ticked, the MSRP has accumulated to well north of $800,000. The Zagato will be accompanied by all of its factory documentation, books, keys, and a custom 3 piece Zagato luggage set.

Representing a rare opportunity for either an Aston Martin, Zagato, or supercar collector to acquire one of the automotive world's rarest and most exclusive cars at a significant discount, this Vanquish Zagato Shooting Brake is truly one of the best opportunities in the collector car market. There can be none more satisfying than this latest sublime manifestation of Aston Martins greatest performance and technology with the soul of Italy's finest coachbuilder's craft.