Bradley Walsh’s Vantare GT, a DB9-based HOMAGE to 1960s Aston Martin DBs
Chase presenter Bradley Walsh has created his own Aston Martin, using a DB9 as the basis for the creation of the Vantare GT, a 1960s DB homage.
Bradley started out as a Rolls-Royce apprentice engineer, and that love of engineering, coupled with a love of Aston Martin and James Bond – and a healthy bank balance – has culminated in this – the Vantare GT.
Built by British Automotive Engineering, the Vantare GT started out as an Aston Martin DB9 but has been transformed in to what Bradley thinks an Aston Martin DB should be, eschewing the style transition from the 1960s DB cars to the Aston Martin DBS, and delivering instead a good-looking car that really does look like a modern interpretation of the DB5 and DB6.
The project started out to deliver a one-off for Bradley, but the feedback has been so good that Bradley and British Automotive Engineering are now planning a run of at least 10 cars to this spec. Prices are yet to be decided.
Bradley Walsh said:
The Vantare is the Ultimate Expression of Britishness and Individuality, a modern appreciation of the exquisite 1960’s Automotive-style evolved for the Discerning Sports & Continental Driver.
If you want to see the ‘Walsh DB’ it’s heading for the Goodwood Members Meeting on 16 October and the Classic Motor Show at the NEC on 11 November.
Anthony Gill says
You’ve got a beautiful car, Bradley. A few jealous people about!
Bernard Donnelly says
Why should anyone be jealous. Fair play Bradley. If you want it and can afford to buy and keep it then why not get it ?
John winter says
We saw it in Epping Essex yesterday, really stunning, job well done Brad!!
Jealous
cliff marsden says
It looks absolutely stunning Bradley a great homage to both Bond and Aston Martin. Looking forward to seeing it on the flesh at the Classic Car show on November.
Steve says
Not good on the eye, the lines are all wrong. Don’t give up the day job!
Peter says
Steve, can you offer some examples of cars that meet your expectations in terms of design perfection?
I did see this car at The NEC Classic Car Show, and it looked absolutely beautiful in the flesh!
Chris King says
Beautiful Bradley, I think it’s stunning. Well done!!
Phil Dunmord says
That is the single biggest mess of a beautiful car , I have ever seen , that cost real money .
It is very wrong that the Aston name shouid be associated .
Crazey .
Gus Peake says
I think it looks great with tasteful style queues taken from past marques.
mark Tomlinson says
Well done Brad. I think it looks fantastic.
Pete says
Jeez!! To me it looks like one of those old hags in Hollywood who had too much plastic surgey that went wrong.
Susan marx says
Hes he allowed to do that with the Aston Martin brand