Once in a while, you come across a car that simply doesn’t need a sound system. That much certainly applies to the Aston Martin V8 Vantage S; the vocal engine (with rousing exhaust note) is just so amazing … no music could ever compete. But that’s just one of its highlights. Another is the performance: fl oor it and you’re tossed back into your seat like a rag doll. The other is the styling; this is a seriously beautiful car. It’s available in coupé or roadster guise; both rock.

PRICE: From R1,9-million