Aston Martin designer shows off the Vanquish in Scotland

19-Aug-2002 • Die Another Day

The BBC have reported that the man behind the design of the Aston Martin Vanquish took his pride and joy to his homeland - for a church fete in Dumfries, Scotland:

Ian Callum`s mother, Sheila, asked him to bring the Â£150,000 V12 Vanquish to the event on Saturday at St George`s Church, where she is a member of the congregation.

And even though he was due to be in California, it was an offer he could not refuse. "Anyway, there is beautiful sunshine here, beautiful countryside and a beautiful car to drive. I think California can wait."

Mr Callum, from Dumfries, said: "When I heard Bond was driving Astons again I was delighted. When you think about it Bond should drive an Aston - especially this one. I think you will find that Bond has quite a few gadgets in this car."

"It is extremely powerful and even so I say so myself it is quite beautiful - and there are only 400 in the world so far." He admitted that he would feel every dent inflicted on the car during the film.