The Vantage name has long been synonymous with more extreme performance Aston Martins since the 1950s, so it’s entirely appropriate that the Vantage AMR was the first series production derivative of Aston Martin’s new race-inspired performance range.

Introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in 2017, AMR amplified and accentuated the sporting prowess of the British marque’s road cars, by taking inspiration or direct influence from Aston Martin Racing’s participation in the FIA World Endurance Championship.

Launched to coincide with the 2017 Le Mans 24 Hours, where propitiously Aston Martin Racing secured victory in the GTE Class, AML unveiled what became the final production derivative of the VH2 V8 Vantage, the 'V8 Vantage AMR'.

It was powered by a 430bhp, normally-aspirated, 4,735cc V8 engine and was available with either the Sportshift III or 6-speed manual transmission.

Production of the V8 Vantage AMR coupe and Roadster began in the final quarter of 2017 and was limited to just 200...