2023 Aston Martin Vantage V12

Only 333 Vantage V12s were built, and this is one of them: a 2023 car that has covered about 700 miles from new. Its 5.2-litre twin-turbocharged V12 produces 690 bhp and 558 ft-lb, sent to the rear wheels alone. Aston Martin quotes a top speed of 200 mph and a 0-60 time of 3.4 seconds. This is the Vantage in its most extreme road-going form, with a bespoke chassis tune, stiffer springs, recalibrated adaptive dampers and extra underbody bracing, so it is more than a V8 car with a bigger engine.

The spec is as notable as the mileage. The car is finished in Liquid Crimson Metallic, with a matching bonnet and a Pinstripe & Lip Stick livery scheme that adds £8,575. The Lightweight Package adds £18,895. Carbon ceramic brakes with red callipers sit behind 21-inch alloys. There is also a carbon fibre roof, splitter, side sills, mirror caps, diffuser and paddle shifters, plus smoked tail lights and a black-vaned grille. The car has full paint protection film.

Inside, a Dark Knight and Ivory leather and Alcantara cabin has contrast stitching, a coloured Alcantara headlining, a carbon and Alcantara steering wheel and dark chrome and satin carbon jewellery. The options list shows over £45,000 of extras. They include the premium audio system, a 360-degree camera, park assist and a functional Aston Martin tracking system. A service package is also included.