Aston Martin V8 Vantage Research

First Drive: 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

2003 BMW M5. 2005 Lotus Elise. 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. What do these three vehicles have in common? They all occupy a space in my dream garage. Sure, I could've added a few more fantasy slots for a Ferrari 250 GTO, a Land Rover 90 and everything in between, but the Bimmer, the Lotus and the Aston exemplify all I've ever wanted on four wheels: a powerful sedan, a competent track tool, and an elegant coupe. No matter the occasion, I'm covered. But there's a problem. While I've spent a fair amount of time in and around the Elise and M5, I've never had the opportunity to drive the ... Read More