Is the Aston Martin V12 Vantage S a good investment?

The thesis

The V12 Vantage S manual is Aston's last naturally-aspirated, manual-transmission V12 sports car—a 565hp, 6.0L monster in a compact coupe. Only a fraction were built with the 7-speed manual (the majority took Sportshift II), and UK RHD examples are highly prized. The car is usable, sounds magnificent, and represents the end of an era for Aston. With current pricing in the £110–160k range, it sits squarely in budget and offers a genuinely rare, British alternative to the Porsche/Ferrari duopoly. Strong enthusiast following and 'last V12 manual Aston' narrative support early-cycle appreciation.