Aston Martin Vantage S Blades Edition: part of an exclusive experience

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Just five exclusive examples of a special Vantage S have been commissioned
Graham Scott28 March 2016

The Aston Martin dealership in Cambridge has tied up with the Blade British aerobatic team. To mark their association, they have commissioned just five exclusive examples of a special Vantage S.

The cars have bespoke orange and black trim on the outside and similar treatments inside. There is also the Blades logo set into the headrests as well as an aircraft identification code. This is based on a standard Vantage S, so you’re buying the usual 4.7-litre V8 with its 418bhp, giving a 0-62mph time of 4.9sec.

The cars have bespoke orange and black trim on the outside and similar treatments inside

The car forms only part of what will be a fairly action-packed day when you pick it up. You’re not going to just turn up to the dealer and be thrown a bunch of keys. You will pick up the car from Sywell Aerodrome, which gives a clue as to what’s coming.

Naturally you’ll be getting VIP hospitality, as well as a driving experience using their car not yours as well as a professional driver. After that you take to the air, with an aerobatic flight with The Blades and, assuming your stomach survives that, a lesson in how to hover a helicopter. The day wraps up with a show from the only aerobatic airline in the world.

After that you take to the air, with an aerobatic flight with The Blades

As well as taking home the car and lots of experiences, you’ll be given a leather photo album showing your car being hand-crafted all the way from start to finish. You’ll then be given a lot of billowing parachute silk. Apparently this is to be used as a car cover, not an addition to the braking system.

All this can be yours, for £119,950, so you’re paying £9,250 for some pretty priceless experiences.

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