The most beautiful car in the world...

[zedhead260]

IMHO - Aston Martin V8 Vantage

And then there is the V12 version, which is of course the one I'd choose even though it loses some of it's purity of line with the vented bonnet.

 

[Martin W]

defo would have to be the orange 1 for me tho

 

[SeanDezart]

No, stubby, lovely big chunky number plate holder at the front and beginning to look just a tadge too Merc SLR - possible client target ?

Miura !

miura - Google Images

 

[moggy240]

i must admit the orange car does stand out from the rest ,orange one for me please !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[zedhead260]

No, stubby, lovely big chunky number plate holder at the front and beginning to look just a tadge too Merc SLR - possible client target ?

Miura !

miura - Google Images

It's the stubby-ness that appeals. The SLR has longer front proportions (and is over fussy with the detail).

Having a front plate is an unfortunate consequence of vehicle licensing - Miura's need them too.

I find the Aston perfect which ever angle you look at it.
Nice car though the Miura is, I couldn't say the same thing about it.

 

[SeanDezart]

Stubby is just the current fashion - in two years' time - your Aston will look dated. Let it live it's 15 minutes !

 

[JEZ 280ZX]

The latest Astons don't do it for me.I see them everyday as the factory's just down the road and they don't have much road presence....could be a Jag...could be an a Aston?!...Too effeminate!
I prefer the brutish looks of the 70's/80's V8 Vantage cars!

 

[zedhead260]

Stubby is just the current fashion - in two years' time - your Aston will look dated. Let it live it's 15 minutes !

That's a fair point. It will be interesting to see how well it ages (15 years).

I disagree on stubby being current fashion - I love the S30 coupe's stubby-ness and many other classics.

 

[zedhead260]

The latest Astons don't do it for me.I see them everyday as the factory's just down the road and they don't have much road presence....could be a Jag...could be an a Aston?!...Too effeminate!

The Jag XK8 series 1 always looked wrong to me and not a patch on the contemporary DB7. The new XK8 is much nicer, but again sinks into the shadows when next to the Aston.
I agree there is a similarity, but that will be the case on most cars which have the same layout i.e front engine rear drive coupe.
For me the "baby" Aston executes the look to perfection.

I prefer the brutish looks of the 70's/80's V8 Vantage cars!

Yes it is brutish.......... not beautiful though

 

[SeanDezart]

The '70s Vantage look is unrefined (like the engine ?) - the roof/side window line and the door are almost as if they're made of fibre-glass - they haven't improved the profile since the DB5.

Stubby and chunky (especially interior controls etc) - look at the TT, the new 370Z - sleek with curves is out - grunt and agression are in (is this a reflection upon the social tims ?).

Just like big size wheels, ZG arches and wing mirrors on Zeds - a passing fad.

 

[rhanagar]

The latest Astons don't do it for me.I see them everyday as the factory's just down the road and they don't have much road presence....could be a Jag...could be an a Aston?!...Too effeminate!
I prefer the brutish looks of the 70's/80's V8 Vantage cars!

I am in total agreement with you here, I like the agressive front end, and brutish looks. Much akin to the looks of the Ford Boss Mustang from the 70's and the later generation GT version. For more run of the mill cars I also like the Galant VR4 (including the estate)

 

[JakTheRuby]

Has to be Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale for me. I remember the first time I saw one (it was in Sega GT I think), I was bowled over. The lush curves with the 'power-ass' just makes me feel funny (in a naughty way).

So, so purdy!

 

[Rob Gaskin]

Always loved Astons, I agree with you Zedhead . I like the blue one but to be honest any would do.

Just wish people would pronounce it AstOn Martin not Astin Martin.

 

[SeanDezart]

....or more frequently Austin Martin !

Jak - go for the ferrari P3 or P4.

 

[SeanDezart]

Fichierelahaye 135M-Roadster Front-view.JPG - Wikipédia

Another era when beauty went further than skin-deep and ankles were just about being shown. Also when the French still made innovative and beautiful cars..........

 

[rhanagar]

Sorry Sean that looks terrible ... like something out of a bad 50's sci-fi film.

 

[zedhead260]

Has to be Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale for me.

That's nice Jak - don't think I've ever see one before.
Like the rear shot best, but shame about the "T-top" doors.

 

[nickz32]

Has to be Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale for me. I remember the first time I saw one (it was in Sega GT I think), I was bowled over. The lush curves with the 'power-ass' just makes me feel funny (in a naughty way).

So, so purdy!

Completely agree!

 

[farstar]

I think Sean's on my wavelength on this thread...

How about the Talbot Lago Teardrop? Bugatti Type 57 Atlante? Bizzarrini 5300? 250GTO? Iso Grifo?

Saying that, I do love all the cars mentioned. I've always had a soft spot for the old Aston V8's, especially the 80's Vantage spec...

 

[samuri-240]

I love the 70's/80's Astons also, but the first car I would buy if I won the lotto would be a De Tomaso Pantera, always had a soft spot for these cars I think they are gorgeous .