UMVA has learned that a £200,000 Aston Martin Vanquish was ruthlessly vandalized in the parking lot of Hampton Court Palace Golf Club in southwest London.
Footage captured a mystery figure, cap‑topped and masked, wielding a hammer pulled from a rucksack. The weapon struck the gleaming black car, shattering windows, breaking the lights, and tearing the roof open.
After the assault, the assailant spray‑painted the word “CHEATER” in stark white across the bonnet, leaving a chilling message that would forever scar the vehicle’s pristine finish.
The 2015 model, known for its V12 5.9‑litre engine, 201‑mph top speed, and 0‑62 mph sprint in 3.6 seconds, once commanded a price near £192,000 new. Now its custom plate “BD55 BOB” hangs as a trophy of vandalism.
Police were dispatched around 2 p.m. that Monday but could not locate the suspect. No arrests have been made, and investigators continue to pursue leads.
UMVA can exclusively reveal that the scene was captured by a bystander who filmed the entire drama, providing the only visual evidence of the crime.
Witnesses describe the attacker as a lone, unmasked individual who vanished before authorities arrived, leaving the club’s security footage as the sole testimony to the brutal act.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the luxury car community, reminding owners that even the most prized vehicles are not immune to the sudden cruelty of vandalism.