Ian Callum Creates The Ultimate Aston Martin Vanquish

Ian Callum is one of the most legendary car designers in the industry, having penned the iconic shapes of the Jaguar F-Type, Aston Martin DB7, and Jaguar XK. That's why it was such a big deal when he announced back in June that he was leaving Jaguar Land Rover after 20 years. Fortunately, he isn't retiring from automotive design work for good. One month later, Callum announced his new design and engineering company simply called 'Callum.'

Focusing on limited-edition products for the design, lifestyle and travel sectors, the company is made up of 18 people with experience in the art, audio, automotive, fashion, lifestyle and motorsport industries. And now, Callum has announced its first project: the revival of one of the most iconic Aston Martin models designed by Ian Callum.

It's called the Aston Martin Vanquish 25 by Callum, which, as the name suggests, is a limited-run of 25 reborn Vanquish models. After 18 months of development, the limited-edition Vanquish retains the original car's iconic silhouette while boasting over one hundred design changes. Compared to the original, the Vanquish 25 by Callum sits 0.3 inches lower to the ground and rides on custom forged 20-inch rims wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport tires. This gives the Vanquish a more aggressive stance while increasing its stability. Restyled front and rear carbon fiber bumpers also enhance the looks while increasing aerodynamic efficiency, and new high-intensity LED head and taillights have also been fitted.

Other new visual enhancements include new carbon fiber side strakes, all-new wing mirrors, one-piece carbon window surrounds, re-formed sills, an aluminium/carbon fuel filler, and bespoke rear diffuser with integrated exhaust box. "We've addressed many of the individual areas we feel deserved a second look," said Callum. "The overall effect, including the stance, gives the car a new lease of life. Applying our design philosophy of balancing form and function has resulted in what we feel is the ultimate Vanquish."