Aston Martin A3 Vantage Roadster revealed

Aston Martin Q has revealed its latest creation, the Aston Martin A3 Vantage Roadster, which pays tribute to the brand's oldest car in existence, the A3.

Limited to a run of just three cars, the 2021 Aston Martin A3 Vantage Roadster adopts a number of special upgrades that link it to its 100-year-old namesake.

Originally the A3 was a prototype that rolled off the production line in 1921. The third Aston ever made, the classic model produced just 8kW from its 1.5-litre side-valve four-cylinder engine.

Despite its lack of power, a lightweight construction and an aerodynamically-honed body saw the sports car capable of cracking a deeply impressive 136km/h at the Brooklands race circuit.

The A3 Vantage Roadster that marks the centenary of the special Aston produces the same 375kW from its Mercedes-AMG-sourced twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 that's channelled to the road via an eight-speed automatic transmission.

What has changed, however, is Aston's Q division has matched the modern car's black paint and hand-polished aluminium elements to the A3.

This involved teaming up with Ecurie Bertelli – a pre-war Aston Martin specialist and restorer – to work on the front grille surround and side strakes.

Other design touches include heritage badging, a square mesh grille and even a saddle leather bonnet strap, plus bronze-coloured callipers that all mimic the original A3.

Inside, there's more classic badging, chestnut tan leather accents, plus brass dials on the dash that were all cast specially for the authentic vintage look.

Pricing details have not yet been released, but you can bet it will carry a hefty premium over the regular Vantage Roadster that's priced from $314,635 plus on-road costs in Australia.