Restomods divide opinion like a famous jar of yeast extract, but clearly they are here to stay. And rightly so in our opinion – these modified classic cars are more exploitable and exciting to drive than almost anything sold new in 2025.

We have driven some truly fabulous restomods, including cars based on iconic Porsche , Land Rover and Ford models. Here are some of our favourites. Our choices are presented in alphabetical order.

Callum Aston Martin Vanquish 25

Ian Callum designed the original Aston Martin Vanquish, so if anyone has the right to create a Vanquish restmod, it’s him. After retiring as Jaguar’s director of design, the Scot established his own consultancy, creating the Vanquish 25. There are 350 modifications, including a 10mm drop in ride height, 60mm wider track, 20-

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