Aston Martin Cygnet

An Aston Martin for the narrow streetsWhat do you do when your brand is known for bold GTs and roaring V12s, but you also have to meet strict emissions regulations? Exactly, you take a compact city car, dress it in the finest leather, give it the badge of the world’s most prestigious brand, and call it the Cygnet.

This particular example was delivered by Kroymans, the Dutch purveyor of British eccentricity, to its first owner. And, as befits an Aston Martin, the interior is entirely hand-trimmed in soft leather and Alcantara. Even the places you never look—like under the seats—are finished with the same precision. As if James Bond were wearing a bespoke suit with a silk lining, only visible during a well-placed karate kick.

Underneath, the Cygnet may be modest, but this lady has an automatic transmission that glides smoothly through city traffic. With nearly 100 horsepower to the front wheels, it’s no DBS, but it is the most fun and refined way to cruise through the canals of Amsterdam without worrying about low-emission zones. And if you floor the accelerator, you won’t end up in the newspapers immediately.

By now, the Cygnet is rarer than a British summer without rain: produced in fewer numbers than the DB5, more exclusive than the DB6. A miniature masterpiece for the connoisseur who understands that true luxury doesn’t always have to be big.Delivered with a fresh service and ready to chauffeur you through the city with aristocratic flair.

Tiny. Timeless. Totally bonkers.