DFW Elite Auto Rental.com Takes Delivery of Aston Martin V8 Vantage

One of Only 2000 Hand-Built Vehicles Joins Fleet of Luxury and Exotic Car Rentals

DALLAS, Aug. 22 -- The newest addition to the extensive luxury and exotic vehicle rental fleet, an Aston Martin V8 Vantage, arrived in Fort Worth on July 25th, and owner Ron Sturgeon said reservations for the hot new model are now being accepted.

The 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, the smallest car to come from the British car company famed for its James Bond DB9 vehicles, is already being hailed as an alternative to the popular Porsche 911. Automotive writers have praised its speed and grace, while the sleek styling of the smaller car has also earned high marks.

Aston Martin CEO Dr. Ulrich Bez calls the V8 Vantage "a significant car" for the company, noting that "its design and agility should help widen our appeal and attract younger customers." The V8 Vantage is a two-seater, and features many of the design elements that have become signatures of the Aston Martin brand. The interior is an evolution of the DB9, incorporating 21st century style with the distinct flair and feel of old-school Aston Martin.

The arrival of the vehicle at DFW Elite Auto Rental.com is cause for excitement among drivers, said Cade Mannetti, sales specialist at Aston Martin of Dallas (http://www.amdallas.com/ ), as it is one of the 1st to arrive in the US, and certainly the first to be in a rental fleet.

"With only two thousand hand-built Aston Martin Vantages being distributed worldwide this year, DFW Elite Auto Rental.com is likely to own the only Vantage available to the public in North America," he said. "For exotic car enthusiasts everywhere, a driving experience in a car such as this is a very exclusive and rare opportunity."

Adding to the appeal of that opportunity is the unique color that DFW Elite Auto Rental.com has selected for its custom cruiser. While most of the vehicles ordered throughout North America have been in conservative colors, such as Titanium and Tungsten, Sturgeon selected something that was more eye- popping.

"This car is white with a red interior, so it's a very sexy car to drive," further stated Mannetti. "Sturgeon wanted something that would be different and would truly stand out on the road. I think anyone who sees this car will know we've created a highly unique timeless classic."

The 380-hp car has a top speed of 175 miles per hour and costs about $150,000, according to Sturgeon.

DFW Elite Auto Rental.com is located at 5940 Eden in Fort Worth, and serves Houston, San Antonio, and Austin, as well as the DFW Metroplex. For more information and to see a complete inventory of available vehicles, go to http://www.dfweliteautorental.com/ , or call 817-838-RENT.