[3] The Bulldog - named after a Scottish Aviation Bulldog aeroplane flown by Aston Martin's then managing director, Alan Curtis, but nicknamed "K9", after the robotic dog from the Doctor Who TV series[2] - was designed to show off the capabilities of Aston Martin's new engineering facility in Newport Pagnell, as well as to chase after the title of fastest production car in the world.

It was shown at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in 2009, and at Aston Martin's 100th anniversary celebration at Kensington Park Gardens in July 2013.

In 2020 the car was purchased by an American owner Phillip Sarofim[3] and a full restoration project managed by Victor Gauntlett's son Richard was organised.

[4] Under its new ownership, plans were unveiled in early 2021 for Classic Motor Cars Ltd in Bridgnorth to perform a nut and bolt restoration with the aim of reaching 200mph.

[8] On 18 August 2024, the Bulldog was entered into the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance where it won first place in the "Wedge-shaped Concept Cars and Prototypes (Late)" class.