Car Collector International
Modern Classic · 2016–2019

Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato

A four-body Zagato coachbuilt family — Coupé, Volante, Speedster and Shooting Brake — built on the last naturally-aspirated V12 Vanquish.

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Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Coupé in black, front three-quarter view
Overview

Why this car matters

The Vanquish Zagato is a four-body coachbuilt Aston Martin developed with Zagato, whose partnership with Aston Martin began with the DB4 GT Zagato. All four bodies — Coupé, Volante, Speedster and Shooting Brake — are built on the Vanquish S and share its 600 PS naturally-aspirated V12 and Touchtronic III transmission. Every body panel is carbon fibre.

Coupé production commenced late 2016. The Speedster and Shooting Brake were announced at Monterey in August 2017, with the Shooting Brake entering production in 2018. All four bodies sold out before deliveries began. Common design cues include Vulcan-inspired 'Blade' tail lights and 3D Zagato 'Z' motifs set into the grille and rear vent meshes. The Speedster carries twin 'Speed Humps' echoing Zagato's traditional double-bubble roofline, plus pop-up roll hoops. The Shooting Brake is a strict two-seater with a double-bubble roof and glass inlays.

The Vanquish Zagato family is the modern-era peak of Aston Martin's longest-standing coachbuilding relationship and is built on the last naturally-aspirated V12 Vanquish. Across four bodies — Coupé, Volante, Speedster and Shooting Brake — every car sold out before delivery. The Speedster is the rarest of the four bodies and the family sits alongside the One-77 and V12 Zagato as the modern-era Zagato-derived Aston halo cars.

Variants

Range and production

VariantYearsProductionNotes
Vanquish Zagato Coupé2016–20179999 units, all carbon-fibre body panels. Vulcan-inspired 'Blade' tail lights, 3D Zagato 'Z' motifs in the grille and rear vent meshes. Based on the Vanquish S: 5,935cc V12 (5.9 litres, marketed as 6.0-litre) producing 600 PS. Touchtronic III transmission. Coupé production commenced late 2016 and the run sold out before delivery.
Vanquish Zagato Volante20179999 units, open-top version of the Coupé on the same Vanquish S underpinnings and 600 PS V12.
Vanquish Zagato Speedster20172828 units — the rarest of the four bodies. Announced at Monterey in August 2017. Twin 'Speed Humps' echoing Zagato's traditional double-bubble roofline, plus pop-up roll hoops. Sold out before delivery.
Vanquish Zagato Shooting Brake2018–20199999 units. Announced at Monterey in August 2017 and entered production in 2018. Strict two-seater with a double-bubble roof carrying glass inlays. Sold out before delivery. The Shooting Brake uses rear structure from the Rapide to extend the wheelbase. Only 11 Shooting Brakes were delivered to the United States.
Buyer's Guide

What to look for

Provenance — factory paperwork and service history

Current-era Aston Martins live and die on continuous factory service history and dealer-network paperwork. For the Vanquish Zagato specifically, the four bodies are individually numbered and were each delivered with body-specific Zagato paperwork. Confirm the exact body, allocation number and delivery specification against Aston Martin's records — and note that the Speedster is the rarest of the four. Confirm chassis number, delivery specification, options and full service book against the authorised dealer portal before pricing.

Drivetrain — the 5,935cc naturally-aspirated V12

The Vanquish Zagato uses the Vanquish S drivetrain: the 5,935cc naturally-aspirated V12 rated at 600 PS, with the Touchtronic III transmission. It is robust when correctly maintained but should be serviced through the authorised dealer network for value continuity. Cold-start behaviour, gearbox shift quality and any recall or campaign history are the primary purchase-time diagnostics.

Chassis and body — bonded aluminium and carbon-ceramic brakes

Bonded-aluminium chassis require authorised body-shop repair; non-factory bonded-aluminium work is priced against that history. Carbon-ceramic brake systems are a factory-only replacement item — verify pad and disc condition alongside the service book.

Options, specification and condition

Specification drives value in the modern-Aston market. Carbon-ceramic brakes, lightweight packages, popular colour and trim combinations, and factory-fitted rare options are the material spec-side signals; confirm every claim against the original delivery documents.

Ownership

Living with it

Typical mileage
2,000–6,000 miles typical
Service interval
12 months by time or 10,000 miles, whichever first
Annual running cost
$6,000 – $16,000 depending on use and specification
Fuel economy
16–22 mpg
Insurance
Agreed-value modern GT policy with limited mileage and secure storage. Current-era Aston Martins sit in the specialist modern-Aston underwriting tier.

Factory / authorised-dealer servicing

The Vanquish Zagato's 5,935cc naturally-aspirated V12 and Touchtronic III transmission should be serviced through the authorised dealer network. Continuous factory service history is a material value driver.

Carbon-ceramic brakes and electronics

Carbon-ceramic brake systems on current Astons are a factory-only replacement item. Verify infotainment revisions, software updates and any recall or campaign history at the dealer service portal before purchase.
Auctions

Recent results

DateAuctionCarMileageResult
2026-02-27
RM Sotheby's
Miami, Miami, USA
2018 Vanquish Zagato Speedster
Lot 153.
US$555,000
Sold
2025-01-20
Barrett-Jackson
Scottsdale, Scottsdale, USA
2019 Vanquish Zagato Shooting Brake
Lot 1359.
US$440,000
Sold
2024-08-16
Gooding Christie's
Pebble Beach Auctions, Pebble Beach, USA
2019 Vanquish Zagato Shooting Brake
Lot 84.
US$544,000
Sold
2023-10-08
Bonhams
The Zoute Sale, Knokke-Heist
2016 Vanquish Zagato
Lot 156.
€373,750
Sold
2023-08-17
RM Sotheby's
Monterey, Monterey, USA
2018 Vanquish Zagato Volante
Lot 370.
US$555,000
Sold
2023-01-27
Bonhams
The Scottsdale Auction, Scottsdale, USA
2018 Vanquish Zagato Volante
Lot 171.
US$544,000
Sold
Investment

Long-term outlook

StableHorizon: 10+ years

A four-body coachbuilt family from Aston Martin's longest-running design partnership, built on the last naturally aspirated V12 Vanquish and sold out before deliveries began. The Speedster is the rarest of the four bodies. These have not yet established themselves as collector cars in the way their rarity and original pricing implied; delivery-mileage cars in original specification remain the natural focus.

Our view, not advice. This section is Car Collector International's editorial judgement on where this model sits in the collector market, based on the production, specification and market data set out in this guide. It is not a recommendation to buy or sell and it is not investment advice. Values can fall as well as rise.

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The trusted network

Specialists

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Storage

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