| Aston Martin Vantage | |
| Manufacturer: | Aston Martin |
| Production: | 1972–1973 71 produced[1] |
| Predecessor: | Aston Martin DBS |
| Related: | Aston Martin V8 |
| Class: | Grand tourer |
| Body Style: | 2-door coupe |
| Layout: | FR layout |
| Engine: | 4.0 L Tadek Marek I6 |
| Designer: | William Towns |
Aston Martin has used the Vantage name on a number of vehicles, normally indicating a high-performance version of another model. In one case, during 1972–1973, the Vantage was a distinct model, being a straight-6 powered version of the DBS, a car that had been launched as a straight-6 but was by that time V8-powered (as the DBS V8). Despite the Vantage nameplate, the 1972-1973 Vantage was in reality the least powerful model in the manufacturer's range at the time. It was also the least expensive, serving as an entry-level Aston Martin.[2]
Visual cues include a unique 2-headlight front clip with DB6-like grille. It was also the last Aston Martin to come equipped with wire wheels. Just 71 examples were built.
The Vantage was the last straight-6 Aston Martin until the 1993 DB7.