Established in 1998, British tuner Kahn Design has made a name for itself by modifying Land Rover vehicles almost exclusively. However, the firm also modified various other models in recent years, including Jeep, Porsche, and even Maybach. Kahn is also part of the Ant-Kahn project, which builds sports cars inspired by designs from the 1960s. More recently, the British tuner launched its first official Aston Martin-based project, the Vengeance WB12. Essentially a widebody version of the DB9. At the 2017 Geneva Motor Show, Kahn unveiled the Volante variant.

As the name suggests – assuming you're familiar with Aston Martin's naming strategy – Volante stands for the convertible. So we're basically looking at a chopped off Vengeance, but that's not to say that the Volante isn't on the spectacular side. Significantly wider than the standard DB9, it also boasts radical modifications front and rear. The front fascia has a completely new bumper with a wider grille and reshaped side intakes, while the rear sports a carbon-fiber diffuser, a trunk lid spoiler, and round taillights inspired by vintage sports cars from the 1960s. On top of that, it's wrapped in an attractive light blue color complemented by multi-spoke, black wheels.

Inside, there's handcrafted black leather on all seats and custom door panels. The red stripes on the center console and stack add o splash of color to the black cabin, while the steering wheel is wrapped entirely in Alcantara.

Much like the coupe, the Volante comes with the DB9's standard drivetrain, meaning the car gets its juice from a 6.0-liter V-12 engine rated at 503 horsepower and 457 pound-feet of torque. In standard guise, the DB9 needs around 4.5 seconds to hit 60 mph from a standing start, to go with a top speed of 183 mph. There's no word on pricing, but expect to pay around 50 percent above the DB9 Volante. Production will be limited to just a few units, likely no more than 20.

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Why it Matters

Kahn's builds are of the highest quality, and when a project is based off an Aston Martin, which already enjoys a high degree of craftsmanship, you already know you're getting a tremendous luxury car. But by far the most appealing factor here is the fact that the Vengeance is built around the DB9, which is no longer in production. Sure, you can argue that the new DB11 looks better, performs better, and it's a much more advanced vehicle, but for those who miss the iconic DB9, the Vengeance is the best and likely the only option on the market right now.