SPY PHOTOS: 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Convertible

Our spy photographers have captured these six shots of a new, topless version of the drop-dead-gorgeous Aston Martin V8 Vantage running hot laps (top up and top down) at the Nurburgring. The car, which will probably be called the V8 Vantage Volante, is mechanically equal to the coupe version, but a power-operated soft top turns this Aston's sex appeal up a notch or two. Inside sources tell us that the car will be officially announced at this December's Los Angeles auto show. No word on how many will leave the show floor and head straight for Hollywood.