Cars

Writing a Le Mans legacy 

The Aston Martin Vantage Roadster was an inevitability, and we’re delighted to report that, like the DB11, the drop-top is a more aesthetically resolved design than the hardtop, particularly finished in this striking new shade of Elwood Blue and fitted with the newly offered vane grille. In utilising a lightweight roof mechanism and thoughtfully positioned chassis reinforcements, Aston’s engineers have kept the 510HP Roadster’s weight gain to just 60kg, so performance is largely the same as the Coupé: 0–60mph in 3.7sec and a top speed of 190mph with the fabric roof raised. 

The most prestigious car in the world 

Sheep in wolf’s clothing 

While Rétromobile serves predominantly as a trade show for exhibitors of all kinds to present their wares, it is above all a chance for the collector car world to convene, take a collective breath and catch up ahead of another cram-packed year of events.