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3 Minutes
Introduction
Ian Callum, the designer behind many modern Aston Martins and notable work for Jaguar and Land Rover, has once again reinterpreted an icon. His Vanquish 25 Shooting Brake concept converts the 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish into a bespoke V12 shooting brake, blending classic grand tourer elegance with the rare appeal of a two-door performance wagon. This coachbuilt study is aimed squarely at collectors and enthusiasts who prize exclusivity, craftsmanship, and raw naturally aspirated V12 character.
Design and Styling
Exterior details
Callum’s approach retains the Vanquish’s muscular proportions while refining the front fascia and roofline to create a distinct shooting brake silhouette. The concept swaps the original fog light area for larger air intakes and a secondary grille, and installs modern headlights with daytime running lights. A sweeping pane of panoramic glass replaces the factory roof, flowing into a subtly raised rear end and producing the unmistakable long-roof wagon profile. Finishing touches include black and silver alloy wheels, smoked taillights, and a redesigned rear diffuser that reinforce the car’s performance wagon aesthetic.
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Interior and coachbuilt cues
Although interior specifics remain conceptual, a build like this would typically feature bespoke leather, hand-stitched detailing, and tailored luggage solutions that complement the shooting brake layout, maintaining the Vanquish’s grand touring comfort while adding everyday practicality.
Specifications & Performance
The concept envisions an updated 6.0-liter naturally aspirated V12. Modifications such as a carbon fiber intake, revised camshafts, and reworked engine mapping are estimated to boost output by roughly 60 horsepower over the original, taking total power to around 580 horsepower. That increase preserves the linear throttle response and evocative V12 soundtrack that purists love.
Chassis, Brakes and Handling
Underpinnings in Callum’s study are sharpened for performance without abandoning grand touring manners. Upgrades include Bilstein dampers, carbon ceramic brakes for improved stopping power and fade resistance, a slightly wider track, and stiffer anti-roll bars. The goal is crisp handling and improved turn-in while preserving long-distance comfort expected from an Aston Martin-derived grand tourer.
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Market Positioning and Pricing
The Vanquish 25 Shooting Brake is positioned as an ultra-luxury, limited-run coachbuilt project. It is not a mass-market model but a bespoke commission available only to wealthy collectors willing to pay a premium for exclusivity, originality, and hand-crafted detail. Pricing would likely be in the six- or seven-figure range depending on specification and level of personalization.
Comparisons and Appeal
Compared with the original Vanquish and contemporaries like the DB9 the shooting brake reads as more functional and unique. It occupies the same rarefied niche as other coachbuilt wagons and performance GT estates, appealing to buyers who want a high-performance V12 with added practicality and bespoke design.
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Final thoughts
For now the Vanquish 25 Shooting Brake remains a sumptuous concept and a very expensive daydream. But if a collector steps forward to fund a build, Ian Callum has indicated he would bring it to reality, creating a limited-run V12 wagon that blends design pedigree, mechanical refinement, and collectible desirability.
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