MODERN ASTON MARTINS: MARKET TRENDS
Matt Bell on 28th August 2020
The glamorous GTs that consume wallets as easily as miles eventually find bigger wallets. We check out three modern Aston Martins.
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ASTON MARTIN CLOVERLEAF RETURNS TO ASTON
Matt Bell on 11th November 2019
A 1923 Aston Martin has returned to the scene of it first competitive outing, 95 years ago. The 1486cc long-chassis tourer, which came to be known as ‘Cloverleaf’, originally came second in a hill climb event at Aston Hill in 1924.
CALLUM VANQUISH REBOOT
Matt Bell on 11th September 2019
Former Jaguar design boss Ian Callum’s first project at the helm of his new operation will be a fresh take on one of his own designs, it has been revealed. His Callum design group is set to build a batch of comprehensively rethought and re-engineered Aston Martin Vanquish V12s, a car that Ian originally designed ahead of its 2001 launch.
BOND DB5 SMASHES SALE RECORD
Matt Bell on 29th August 2019
A gadget-laden 1965 Aston Martin DB5 used on the North American promotional tour for the James Bond film Thunderball has become the most expensive DB5 to be sold at auction.
COOGAN’S ASTON TO BE AUCTIONED
Matt Bell on 16th July 2019
The original 1970 Aston Martin DBS V8 factory press car, now owned by actor and comedian Steve Coogan, is to be put under the Hammer by Silverstone Auctions at the Silverstone Classic event on July 27-28.
DVLA AUCTIONS PERFECT DB5 PLATE
Matt Bell on 16th May 2019
A James Bond super fan has purchased the finishing touch for what is set to be a comprehensive ‘sister’ car to 007’s ill-fated Aston Martin DB5 – a registration plate one letter different from the one displayed on the original movie car used in Goldfinger and Thunderball.
SIMPLY ASTON BEGINS NEW BEAULIEU SEASON
Matt Bell on 18th April 2019
Beaulieu’s season of ‘Simply’ events got off to a cracking start on April 7, with a record total of 410 cars making its latest Simply Aston Martin event the best to date. Astons of all ages were in attendance at the National Motor Museum venue, with a special DB7 25th anniversary timeline providing a superb centrepiece for visitors.
ROAD TEST – 2002 ASTON MARTIN DB7 VOLANTE
Matt Bell on 5th April 2018
Classics World’s Matt Bell test drives and reviews the 2002 Aston Martin DB7 Volante…
BONHAMS ANNOUNCES 18TH ANNUAL ASTON MARTIN SALE
Glenn Rowswell on 27th April 2017
The 18th annual Aston Martin Sale will be held by International auction house Bonhams on Saturday 13 May 2017. The sale will take place at the spiritual home of Aston Martin’s heritage, Aston Martin Works in Newport Pagnell, where many…
TOP 9 ASTON MARTIN DBS FACTS
Glenn Rowswell on 20th April 2017
A star of television and cinema screens alike, the DBS was an important car that introduced the world to a new era of Aston Martins. We reveal the facts and figures behind this stupendous British machine
ASTON MARTIN’S WINGED LOGO IS SAFE!
Glenn Rowswell on 13th April 2017
The internet was convinced Aston Martin’s iconic winged badge – seen here on a DB7 – was to be replaced. The rumours were false. Aston Martin has been quick to quash rumours that it was changing its iconic winged logo.…
ASTON MARTIN TIMELINE AT BEAULIEU
Glenn Rowswell on 26th March 2017
Beaulieu will put on show a real-life timeline of historic Aston Martin DB models to celebrate legendary British performance cars at Simply Aston Martin on Sunday 2nd April. In the grounds of the National Motor Museum, visitors will be able to see up-close…
BTCC CHAMPION’S ASTON MARTIN DB6 FOR AUCTION AT SILVERSTONE
Glenn Rowswell on 14th March 2017
A stunning and very rare 1971 Aston Martin DB6 MKII Vantage Saloon belonging to touring car driver, commentator and TV personality, John Cleland, will be offered at auction at Silverstone Auctions’ May Sale at Silverstone circuit. As one of only…
ASTON MARTIN DB4 GT ‘CONTINUATIONS’ CONFIRMED
Glenn Rowswell on 2nd March 2017
It’ll soon be possible to buy a new track- only Aston Martin DB4 GT from the firm’s historic home of Newport Pagnell. Twenty-five DB4 GTs, all built to racing Lightweight specification, will pick up from where the original cars left…