2013 Aston Martin DB9 Zagato Centennial Edition Roadster

Five decades ago, Zagato and Aston Martin began a partnership with the Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato. This was followed by a number of spectacular models being produced between the two. In an effort to help celebrate Aston martin's 100th anniversary in 2013, Zagato decided to create their own interpretation on Aston Martin's current models.

Zagato began with a standard U.S.-specification 2013 Aston Martin DB9 Volante that was purchased new by its first and only owner. It was shipped to Zagato's facilities in Italy and fitted with custom, off-off coachwork. The styling drew inspiration from the 1970s and 1980s from the DBS, V8 Vantage and V8 Virage. It was given a snub nose, unique taillights, and a squared-off tail. The interior remained largely unchanged, with the exception of stainless steel trim and a green stripe, mimicking the exterior color, down the center of the front and rear seats.

The work to create the Centennial Spyder Concept took about a year. It made its debut alongside a similarly styled DBS Coupe at Aston Martin's Centenary festivities in Kensington Gardens in July 2013. The pair then traveled across the Atlantic to Pebble Beach, where they were shown on the concept lawn of the Pebble Beach Concurs d'Elegance. The Centennial Spyder Concept would remain in California with its sole owner where it has been driven sparingly over the past two years. It currently shows just 2,300 miles from new.

The engine is a 5935cc dual overhead cam aluminum V-12 unit offering 510 horsepower. It is mated to a six-speed Touchtronic automatic transmission with four-wheel carbon-ceramic disc brakes and ABS.

By Daniel Vaughan | Sep 2015