Top 10 List 2014-2015
1. Hennessey Venom GT: 270 mph (435 km/h), 0-60 mph in 2.5 seconds.
2. Bugatti Veyron Super Sport: 268 mph (431 km/h), 0-60 in 2.4 secs.
See a gold plated Veyron here 
3. Koenigsegg Agera R: 260 mph (418 km/h), 0-60 mph in 2.9 secs.
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4. SSC Ultimate Aero: 257 mph (413 km/h), 0-60 in 2.7 secs.
4. 9ff GT9-R: 257 mph (413 km/h), 0-60 in 2.9 secs.
5. Saleen S7 Twin-Turbo: 248 mph (399 km/h), 0-60 in 2.8 secs.
6. Koenigsegg CCX: 245 mph (394 km/h), 0-60 in 3.2 secs.
7. McLaren F1: 240 mph (386 km/h), 0-60 in 3.2 secs.
8. Zenvo ST1: 233 mph (374 km/h), 0-60 in 2.9 secs.
9. Pagani Huayra: 230 mph (370 km/h), 0-60 in 3.0 secs.
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10. Gumpert Apollo: 225 mph (362 km/h), 0-60 in 3.0 secs.
10. Noble M600: 225 mph (362 km/h), 0-60 in 3.7 secs.
See a gold plated DB7 here
Sir David Brown
In 1947, a small British car manufacturer was purchased by an entrepreneur Sir David Brown for £20,500.
He focused the company on producing a car which improved on the ‘Atom’ a prototype constructed in 1939.
The Atom
This was it – The DB1
David Brown’s subsequent models had the prefix of his initials. Within nine years the Aston Martin DB1 was first displayed at a motor show in 1948.
DB2 1950
DB3 1958
DB4 1958
DB5
DB6 1965
DB7 1993
DBS
DB9
DB10
A car build uniqely for the latest James Bond film Spectre. Created by Aston Martin with the film makers EON productions, the car was unveiled at the 007 set at Pinewood Studios on the 4th of December 2014.
Bond started with a DB5 series and the relationship with Aston Martin has developed to a point that one brand without the other would be unthinkable. The car manufacturer sees this latest project as a showcase for the direction it is taking towards in future designs for the modern generation of Aston Martin clients.
The release of Spectre and the DB10 marks 50 years of the special relationship between these two brands.
Just 10 cars will be built and Spectre is due for release in November 2015.
CONCEPT
CARS
AMV10 2008
VIE GH
AMV10 2008
DBX
HND9
James Bond
Tree crushes Aston Martin in 45mph winds
Reported in the Evening Standard 6 May 2015
By Ross Lydall and Ben Morgan
An Aston Martin was crushed underneath a 50ft tree in a street in Islington, yards from the home of the Lord Mayor Boris Johnson. No one was hurt in the incident although one resident was trapped because the tree was blocking her door. The resident reported it to the Council and it took two hours for tree surgeons to remedy the situation.
Arsenal striker’s lucky escape
Reported in The Telegraph 29 September 2014
By Emily Benammar
Nicklas Bendtner, 21 year old Arsenal and Danish international footballer suffered knee and shoulder pain after an accident in his Aston Martin.
Top 10 List 2014-2015
1. Lamborghini Veneno $4,500,000. 0-60 mph in 2.8 seconds, top speed 221 mph.
2. Lykan Hypersport $3,400,000. 0-60 in 2.8 seconds, estimated top speed 245 mph.
3. Bugatti Veyron Super Sports $2,400,000. 0-60 mph in 2.5 seconds, top speed 267mph.
See a gold plated Veyron here
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4. Aston Martin One-77 $1,850,000. 0-60 mph in 3.4 seconds, top speed 220 mph.
4. Pagani Zonda Cinque Roadster $1,850,000. 0-60 mph in 2.9 seconds, top speed of 233 mph.
5. Zenvo ST1 $1,225,000. 0-60 mph in 2.9 seconds, top speed 233 mph.
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6. Lamborghini Reventon $1,600,000. 0-60 mph in 3.3 seconds, top speed 211 mph.
6. Koenigsegg Agera R $1,600,000. 0-60 mph in 2.8 seconds, top speed 260 mph.
7. Maybach Landaulet $1,380,000. 0-60 mph in 5.2 seconds.
8. McLaren P1 $1,350,000. 0-60 in 2.7 seconds, top speed of 217 mph.
9. Pagani Huayra $1,300,000. 0-60 mph in 3.0 seconds, top speed 224 mph.
10. Hennessey Venom GT Spyder $1,100,000. 0-60 mph in 2.5 seconds.
Ferrari 458 Spider
This is the Ferrari 458 Spider which is the convertible version of the popular supercar; powered by a 4.5-litre V8 engine with a top speed of 199mph. It’s currently owned by kickboxing world champion Riyadh Al-Azzawi, undefeated in all 47 of his career bouts and retaining his world championship crown since winning it in 2008.
This shiny gold-vinyl Ferrari parked in London, is worth £200,000. The gold wrap is believed o have cost around £4,000.
Lamborghini Aventadoor LP700 Gold Chrome Wrap
GOLD PLATED
Below: This Porsche 911 is from Russia. Covered with 40 pounds of pure gold, it was designed by Visualis, in 22 carat beaten gold. All the major components, from the control elements such as the steering wheel and doorknobs to the car body and alloy rims are covered with gold.
Aston Martin DB7. Based on the Jaguar XJS platform, styled by Ian Callum and introduced to an extremely excited market in 1994, it was the firm’s most successful car ever and it is still recognized as a breathtaking design.
24-carat gold plated and platinum leaf with embed seven diamonds into its bodywork.
Gold Plated BMW M5 from Russia.
Gold Plated Bugatti Veyron
Gold Wrapped Bugatti Veyron
Gold Plated Rolls Royce Phantom – London
Gold Plated Bentley – China
Gold Plated Lamborghini Aventador
Gold Wrapped Audi
Gold Wrapped Mini
Gold Wrapped BMW
Ferrari 458 Spider
This is the Ferrari 458 Spider which is the convertible version of the popular supercar; powered by a 4.5-litre V8 engine with a top speed of 199mph. It’s currently owned by kickboxing world champion Riyadh Al-Azzawi, undefeated in all 47 of his career bouts and retaining his world championship crown since winning it in 2008.
This shiny gold-vinyl Ferrari parked in London, is worth £200,000. The gold wrap is believed o have cost around £4,000.
Lamborghini Aventadoor LP700 Gold Chrome Wrap
GOLD PLATED
Below: This Porsche 911 is from Russia. Covered with 40 pounds of pure gold, it was designed by Visualis, in 22 carat beaten gold. All the major components, from the control elements such as the steering wheel and doorknobs to the car body and alloy rims are covered with gold.
Aston Martin DB7. Based on the Jaguar XJS platform, styled by Ian Callum and introduced to an extremely excited market in 1994, it was the firm’s most successful car ever and it is still recognized as a breathtaking design.
24-carat gold plated and platinum leaf with embed seven diamonds into its bodywork.
Gold Plated BMW M5 from Russia.
Gold Plated Bugatti Veyron
Gold Wrapped Bugatti Veyron
Gold Plated Rolls Royce Phantom – London
Gold Plated Bentley – China
Gold Plated Lamborghini Aventador
Gold Wrapped Audi
Gold Wrapped Mini
Gold Wrapped BMW