Is the Aston Martin V12 Vantage S a good investment?

The thesis

Only 114 RHD seven-speed manuals built globally, offering 573hp (600hp with Performance Pack) from Aston's glorious 5.9L V12. This is the last manual, naturally aspirated V12 sports car from a major manufacturer—a genuine end-of-era car. Average sale price $220k (£175k), with recent high of $315k (April 2026). The combination of rarity, manual transmission, and theatrical V12 in a usable package positions this as an emerging modern classic. Still undervalued versus Porsche and Ferrari equivalents.