We took to the wheel of the £200KDB12 Volante to see if it was the best car

The droptop DB12 adds sunshine to the coupe's performance and good looks. The Aston Martin DB12 Volante has a price tag of $1,800. The car has been designed by Aston Martin and Aston Martin dealerships in London, New York and New York.

We take to the wheel of Aston Martin's £200K DB12 Volante in the Cotswolds. But is it the stand-out drop-top super tourer on the planet? RAY MASSEY has been testing the car in the UK.

Aston Martin DB12 Volante First Drive Review: Possibly the Best Aston, Roofless. Shortcomings in performance and technology have often made modern Astons a heart-over-head proposition, but the Volante requires no apologies. Aston Martin's new model is the first time a roofless car has been driven.