Taking It Up a Notch
Aston Martin cars are already some of the most exclusive names money can buy. However, the brand has been eager to showcase its ability to produce extreme machines crafted in line with its principles of luxury, design, and performance.
One of the most recent exclusive models was the Aston Martin Valour, made in 2023 to commemorate Aston’s 110th anniversary. The Valour itself was already a very unique car, limited to just 110 units, but somebody within the brand felt it could be better and had commissioned a few more examples of an upgraded version, which brings us to the Aston Martin Valiant.
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Valiant Effort
That individual who wanted more out of the Valour was none other than two-time Formula 1 World Champion Fernando Alonso, who is a current driver for the Aston Martin Team. He wanted a lighter and more powerful car that ended up becoming the Aston Martin Valiant.
The Valiant is still based on the Valour, carrying over the retro-futurist design, and features a more aggressive body kit that hints at its elevated performance. Just 38 examples were made, and now, one is up for sale on PistonHeads. This particular example is finished in an eye-catching Crimson Red Metallic with Red carbon fiber aerodynamic components. Since the Valiant is biased more towards performance, it comes with upgraded brakes, much better suspension, and a lot of weight-saving upgrades.
Inside the Valiant is a blend of performance and bespoke luxury. This one has a Chancellor Red Leather interior, bespoke black Alcantara and Satin Red carbon fiber interior trim, Satin Red lightweight carbon fiber bucket seats, Chancellor Red contrast stitching with Q-specified embroidery, Exposed Satin Red carbon fiber transmission tunnel & door cards, Chancellor Red leather Steering wheel with brushed aluminum, and brushed titanium lightweight gear knob with exposed gear linkages. Yes, we’re sure the previous owner really liked red.
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Rarity Breeds Expense
In terms of overall performance, the Valiant comes with a 5.2-liter twin-turbocharged V12 that makes a massive 740 hp (30+ more hp than the Valour), all that power is sent to the rear wheels via a 6-speed manual transmission.
There are very few cars that are conceived out of already limited edition models, and the Valiant is part of that club. Born in celebration of a storied history and infused with the DNA of one of the best race car drivers to ever live, this 500-mile example is listed at around $3,500,000.
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