Fast forward to mid 2010.
Still no V12 Vantage Roadster.

I was visiting my Aston Martin dealer and found they had a new V12 Vantage in their showroom, in freaking Fire Red! Ouch.

To my defense, I was able to resist buying it for 3 whole months. But then I caved…
And I have never regretted it. I still own and love this powerful beauty.

My V12 Vantage in Fire Red:

The next best thing

So with a V12 Vantage Roadster still non-existent, I arrived at the next best thing:
Owning both a V8 Vantage Roadster and a V12 Vantage coupe.
And don’t they look great together?