David Brown Automotive is getting ready for its
European debut at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show. The British low-volume
company will showcase two Speedback GTs in MY2017 specification, which includes
further refinements in the design and engineering of the grand tourer.
The coachbuilt special pays homage to the Aston
Martin DB5, featuring a hand-crafted aluminum body and huge levels of
British-ness.
David Brown’s Speedback GT is using the underpinnings of a Jaguar XKR,
including its supercharged 510 hp 5.0-litre V8. The interior certainly gives away the relationship
but the company went into great lengths to make it feel like a more special
place to sit in, employing the finest veneers, polished metal details, leather
and other bespoke features.
Even the paintjob takes eight weeks to get done, as
the boutique makes applies no less than 14 layers of paint on its car. And as
you would expect, each Speedback GT can tailored to the exact spec its owner
wants.
You need though to have really deep pockets, as the
Speedback GT asks for close to £ 500,000 (US$ 633k) for the privilege of having it
in your driveway.
