Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster: Best New Dream Car Over $75,000

If you’re going to have a dream car it should represent a dream lifestyle as well. The elegance of rear-wheel-drive, British-powered machinery wrapped in sleek sheet metal and crowned with a convertible top culminates in a vehicle that begs to be driven over twisty scenic two-lanes and through gauntlets of paparazzi. Neither the most powerful nor the most beautiful, the Aston Martin V-8 Vantage Roadster represents the perfect blend of each plus an infusion of luxury and a dash of 007 heritage. Put it all together and it’s the ideal ride for being seen in Hollywood or hitting the back roads of dreamland.