Is the Aston Martin Vantage a good investment?

The thesis

Only 114 RHD 7-speed manuals built, making this one of the rarest manual V12 sports cars of the modern era. 573bhp (600hp with optional Performance Pack) from a 5.9L naturally aspirated V12 in Aston's smallest body. The last manual V12 Aston before AMG turbo takeover. Prices range £60k (Sportshift) to £165k (low-mile manual PP cars). As analogue V12 GTs disappear, scarcity and last-of-breed status offer genuine long-term upside. British marque, RHD standard, and usable GT character.