Maybe he's the Steve Jobs of the millionaire comedian/auto enthusiast world.

 

Just to me, for this street Aston, all carbon fiber is over the top. Sure it makes it lighter, but why not aluminum to reduce the costs some, not to mention if it ever required body repairs. The later suspect needs to go back to Aston for replacements. That all said, the car is awesome.

Jay had mentioned he buys his work clothes by the cases, same attire for almost 20 years: blue jeans, blue work shirt and black lace-up work boots. He won't change, as he is not a big fan of that type of change, as it works well for him.

 

The Vanq is the top of the line Aston (I'm not counting the limited production One-77). It should be over the top. "Reducing cost" is not the point.

 

Aston also claims that the compound curves of the new trunk lid spoiler and other body panels would be very difficult or impossible to do without carbon fiber or unsightly seams.

 

I don't know, perhaps. The Scaglietti, F12berlinetta, and Zagatos have lots of curves and not CF. I was told it was all CF as the goal was finalize the weight under 4,000 lbs. To me, CF it is marketing to have the Vanquish appear more unique and mirror the 1M+ One-77.

Of course, the Vanquish has always been the top of the line, the CF should be exclusive to the One-77, as it is really one of a kind and will always sustain its pure uniqueness. Not so much for the new Vanquish. When I hear about the Carrera GT's that get damage to their CF, it is a nightmare to repair, many need to go back to the factory for repair, so suspect same for the Vanquish.

Your paying for the aural Aston beauty; a very cool growl on startup and a thrill to redline can almost make you forget that Ferrari’s V12 GT, or Bentley GT being even faster, while the Bentley GT is more comfortable as a touring car and about 80K less. That all said, if I really wanted a V12 in that ~ price range, I probably pursue the Vanquish more. However the low non adjustable passenger seat for shorter folks would be a concern, along with the CF if the car was a daily type driver and keeper.

To each his own, it is just my opinion and you and others are entitled to your own. It is fun discussing our opinions.

 

+1 totally agree
I get bored with brands using celebs (even petrol head ones) to "place" a product.
Jay & James Martin (UK chef petrol head) and a few others have all recently pitched in on the new Vanquish. Very often nice and glossy but poorly researched and not too informative. Mr Martin claims the Vanquish "tub" is CF - none of the VH cars are
I would be nice to have some real world credibility for the 100th year

 

Marek Reichman (AM Design Director) has said the use of CF in the Vanquish was not for weight saving but to enable structures like the rear spoiler.