Before you go, drive an Aston Martin DBS Volante

Terry Box of The Dallas Morning News recently reviewed the Aston Martin DBS Volante. In his piece, he waxed poetically about how everyone should drive one of these marvelous cars before they die (http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/classifieds/news/automotive/terrysgarage/stories/DN-AutosVolante_14emp.State.Edition1.2dbb40d.html).

Since so few Volantes are created each year, the number of people who will enjoy that privilege is very small. But Terry is on target with his review of the hand built V12 convertible.

One of his most memorable thoughts was:

"I simply can't rationalize the DBS, which sits atop the Aston Martin three-vehicle lineup (the V-8 Vantage starts at $119,500 and the DB9 at $179,450). But my advice, nonetheless, is to sell your house, cash in your savings, liquidate what's left of your pockmarked 401(k) and buy one of these sports cars.

Before we die, we deserve engaging cars like the DBS – most of us, that is, outside Washington and California, where the aristocrats drive either Priuses or Ferraris."

Terry's review was so stirring that the newspaper received a thought provoking letter, which it published in the Sunday, Nov. 29 issue. After spending considerable time with the DBS Volante, I have to agree that its one of lifes most rewarding pleasures.