Does the world really need another two-seat convertible that goes like stink and costs upwards of half a million dollars? Of course not. And that’s why it’s a counterintuitive and delectable delight to announce the arrival of the newest thoroughbred in Aston Martin’s historic stable,

While Aston hasn’t released pricing information, company insiders suggest the Volante will be “in the region of $470,000” — that representing a supplement of around $40,000 over the coupe. Which, by the standards of option pricing in this rarefied part of the market, qualifies as a good deal.