According to the post, this is the only crushed carbon fiber body in the world. And while purists aren't going to thrilled about what's under the hood, overall, I think this is pretty cool...

 

Does not look like much actual "Aston" left in that Vantage. I'm all for Chevy conversions in most cases, especially if the engine was destroyed - had two 928's with Renegade conversions, one with a total $25K invested and ended up doing a Ferrari Yellow 1982 928 with a 600HP/600LB TrQ (Dyno'ed) Chevy Blower Motor that won multiple car show awards including Car Craft Summer Nationals, and another I was stupid and spent $105K customizing a 1987 928 S4 with a complete custom body overhaul, electronics, and interior - nice looking and quick, but still only worth about $25K. When I got my first Vantage (ordered new in 2007) I was no longer interested in driving the 928's.

 

Amazing build!

 

I can understand that, for sure. But sounds like you've built some amazing cars. I have to wonder about throwing this much money at a drift car, that's going to be right on the edge of being wrecked most of the time, but I still think this is a wild build. Glad somebody did it, even if I never would!