2014 Aston Martin Vanquish

2014 Aston Martin Vanquish Centenary Edition: 1 of 100 Built to Celebrate 100 Years of Aston MartinThe 2014 Aston Martin Vanquish Centenary Edition is not simply a special-color Vanquish. It is one of the most significant modern Aston Martins produced, created to commemorate the brand's 100th anniversary and limited to just 100 examples worldwide.Finished in Centenary Silver over All Obsidian Black Deep Soft leather, this Vanquish represents Aston Martin at its most elegant, dramatic, and unmistakably British. It combines hand-finished craftsmanship, grand touring performance, and naturally aspirated V12 theatre in a way very few modern cars can still deliver.With an original total suggested retail price of $312,122.65, this was Aston Martin's flagship grand tourer configured as a true collector-grade celebration model.A Centenary Edition Built for Aston Martin's 100th AnniversaryThe Centenary Edition was created to mark 100 years of Aston Martin history.That matters because Aston Martin is not just another exotic manufacturer. The brand has built its identity around beauty, exclusivity, hand craftsmanship, racing heritage, and effortless grand touring performance.The Vanquish was the proper car to carry that celebration.It was the flagship.It had the V12.It had the presence.It had the bodywork, the sound, and the sense of occasion required to represent Aston Martin's first century.This is the kind of car that means something before you even start the engine.Naturally Aspirated V12 Grand TouringPower comes from a 5.9-liter V12 producing 565 horsepower, paired with a 6-speed Touchtronic 2 automatic transmission.That engine is the soul of the car.No turbochargers.No hybrid system.No artificial drama.Just a naturally aspirated V12 that builds power with smoothness, character, and unmistakable Aston Martin sound.The Vanquish was not built to feel clinical. It was built to feel expensive, emotional, and alive. It delivers speed with elegance rather than aggression, which is exactly what a proper Aston Martin grand tourer should do.Carbon Ceramic Brakes and Real Performance HardwareThe Vanquish is beautiful, but it is not just a sculpture.From the factory, this car came equipped with serious performance hardware, including:Carbon ceramic disc brakesRear-wheel driveDynamic Stability ControlTraction ControlElectronic Brakeforce DistributionEmergency Brake Assist3-stage Adaptive Damping SystemThat combination gives the Vanquish real capability while still preserving the relaxed, long-distance character expected from an Aston Martin.It can cruise effortlessly, but it still has the hardware to move with authority when asked.Centenary Silver Over Obsidian Black: The Right SpecificationThe color combination is a major part of what makes this example special.Centenary Silver gives the Vanquish a liquid-metal presence. It highlights the long hood, muscular rear haunches, side strakes, and sculpted carbon-fiber bodywork without making the car feel loud or overdone.It is elegant, formal, and dramatic.Inside, the All Obsidian Black Deep Soft leather keeps the cabin rich and serious. The Vanquish interior feels more like a bespoke lounge than a conventional sports car cabin. Everything is wrapped, stitched, polished, and presented with a level of craftsmanship that separates Aston Martin from nearly every other performance brand.This is luxury first, with performance running underneath it.The Vanquish Cabin Is Where Aston Martin WinsMany exotic cars feel exciting but compromised.The Vanquish feels special and usable.The cabin includes:Deep Soft leather interiorHeated power seatsMemory seatsPower-folding mirrorsSatellite navigationBang & Olufsen BeoSound audioBluetooth telephone preparationIntegrated iPod, USB, and auxiliary inputFront and rear parking sensorsReversing cameraAutomatic headlights and wipersAuto-dimming interior mirror with garage door openerThis is not a stripped-down performance car. It is a proper grand tourer designed to make e