2012 | Aston Martin Cygnet

In Aston Martin’s glorious 111-year history, during which they have built the most legendary cars on the planet, no car has sparked as much controversy and fascination as the Cygnet. When news broke that this miniature masterpiece was actually going into production, the automotive world was stunned. And let's be honest, we can hardly believe our luck that it actually happened.

The Cygnet was born as Aston Martin’s ingenious response to stricter emission regulations. But, as only Aston Martin can, this story was wrapped in an extraordinarily stylish package. The name Cygnet means young swan, but don’t think of the Cygnet as just any city car. No, see it as your luxurious tender, perfect for navigating city traffic on your way to your imposing DBS yacht. A compact, refined cruiser that transforms your daily drives into an aristocratic experience.

Ultimately, production didn’t last long, which makes this Aston rarer than a cup of tea without biscuits in a British household. No joke, it’s rarer than the DB5 and the DB6, just to name a few.

Ours? Exactly as you’d expect from an Aston. Let’s start with the interior, fully clad in soft leather and the finest Alcantara. Even the underside of the seats is covered. Believe it or not, but just as many leather hides are used as in a BD9. It has been dealer-maintained, tuned to 112 hp, making driving a true joy. It’s fully serviced and the paint and wheels have a glass coating that shines as brilliantly as the shoes of a Buckingham Palace guard.

Ready for the next owner to hit the road straight away.