Believe it or not, the Aston Martin you see above is really a previous generation Ford Mustang. Built by Canada-based Exclusive Motor Cars, the extensive conversion included stretching the wheelbase, widening the track, fitting a custom interior, and adding 34 composite body panels to convert the coupe into one of the most believable replicars we've ever seen.
Look familiar? You might remember seeing the car when we discovered it back in January, but it has since received some upgrades straight out of James Bond's V12 Vanquish in "Die Another Day". Of course, the hood-mounted machine guns and the rocket launcher in the grill won't be blowing up Bond villains any time soon, but you have to admit they're pretty cool. They even retract neatly into the bodywork with the simple touch of a button. The good news is that you can have one of your own through the car's distributor, Hillbank Motorsports. The bad news? It will cost you somewhere north of $100,000. We were fortunate enough to see the car in person, and took plenty of photos and a video showing the trick hide-away weapons. Hit the jump to see it in action.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
geo.stewart @ Sep 23rd 2008 8:04PM
I'll buy an AM V8 for that kind of change, toys or no.
Artie Lange @ Sep 24th 2008 10:01AM
They must be going for the lottery winner/Arab/Russian market. "Look at me! I'm just like James Bond! I'm gonna shoot you with my rockets! Pshhooo! Pshooo!".
Judy Zik @ Sep 23rd 2008 9:55PM
Except people would actually get the F#$@ out of your way on the 401 with that car. Can you imagine seeing guns pop out of the hood of car riding your tail. Someone seriously needs to take that thing out on the highway with a video cam and a chase car.
geo.stewart @ Sep 23rd 2008 10:21PM
now, if the car shot paint gun pellets/ bombs, I would be intrigued but fake decor, nah
Artie Lange @ Sep 23rd 2008 8:11PM
"North of $100k"? That is a stupid, stupid price. You can buy a used DB9 for less than $100k for less than $120K. At those prices, why even go through the trouble of turning a Mustang into a Aston replica?
Artie Lange @ Sep 23rd 2008 8:12PM
"Vanquish for $120k"
coolremo @ Sep 23rd 2008 8:19PM
"but you have to admit their pretty cool."
comon dude, thats like a 3rd grade spelling mistake. YOUR a moron.
Torrent @ Sep 23rd 2008 8:20PM
yes, because that one typo threw off your reading, right?
kpxplaya415 @ Sep 23rd 2008 8:28PM
tsk tsk... if you want to get nitty gritty with the spelling and grammar perhaps you should proofread your own post first.
come on now, i'd say YOU'RE the moron here.
fixitfixitstop @ Sep 23rd 2008 9:37PM
I just counted 3 spelling errors, 3 punctuation errors, and 2 grammar errors in your comment.
John @ Sep 23rd 2008 9:50PM
You need to quit while you're far behind.
nk @ Sep 23rd 2008 10:06PM
You all got trolled hard...
coolremo @ Sep 23rd 2008 10:34PM
the "YOUR" a moron was clearly a joke, as i capitalized it to place emphasis there. and nobody cares about punctuation when commenting on these forums. you guys suck.
http://www.bustedtees.com/yourretarded
Seoultrain @ Sep 24th 2008 12:47AM
It's okay, remo. They're just comon dudes who didn't understand your sarcasm.
joe @ Sep 23rd 2008 8:30PM
I count the hours until a c&d letter is sent from the movie company and/or aston martin...
Dasupersprint @ Sep 23rd 2008 8:52PM
Looks like the tailights are from a 2001-2006 Sebring convertible.
3seriesisking @ Sep 23rd 2008 8:52PM
That's some crazy stuff.
Henry @ Sep 23rd 2008 8:57PM
It's an odd looking bird, that's for sure. The wheel arch opens with the door. It's a good copy but if you look closely you can tell it's a fake. A good fake but still a fake. Notwithstanding, did they change any of the mechanics or is it still a big stupid V8 with suspension from a dump truck?
V3LOCIP3D3 @ Sep 23rd 2008 9:11PM
Please tell me it has invisibility . . .
Deyrhaus @ Sep 23rd 2008 9:31PM
"...but you have to admit they're pretty cool."
That's like winning the Special Olympics. You may get the gold, but you're still retarded.