Ep 61 – The Aston Martin DB11: first model in the Second Century Plan.

Here’s a lovely, one-of-a-kind episode: it comes from a recording made way back in 1992. That year, the well-known motoring writer Jonathan Wood chatted with Harold Beach while gathering material for one of his many books. Harold was a brilliant Aston Martin chief engineer and designer who shaped the chassis for the DB4, DB5, DB6 […]

Heading to the Goodwood Revival? This episode is designed as a short Aston Martin companion for the journey. Garry Taylor is joined by motorsport historian and broadcaster Peter Snowdon for a look at Aston Martin’s remarkable connection with Goodwood – from the famous Nine Hours and the DBR1’s 1-2-3 finish in the 1958 Tourist Trophy, […]

Back in 2003, the Aston Martin DB9 made its grand entrance at the Frankfurt Motor Show, signalling the start of a truly exciting chapter for the company. It was the very first Aston Martin produced at Gaydon and the first to feature the bonded-aluminium VH architecture, which would become the foundation for many future Aston […]

An Aston Martin Heritage Trust member kindly left a 1924 Aston Martin to the Trust. This car is a true gem, being one of the original side-valve engine models made by Bamford & Martin Ltd. It’s a rare find, as only 27 of the 61 cars from that time remain. Chassis number 1944, much like […]

In this special edition of the podcast, Garry Taylor joins the celebrations marking 50 years of Ecurie Bertelli — a business that has played an important role in preserving, maintaining and, crucially, keeping pre-war Aston Martins on the road. Surrounded by a remarkable gathering of cars and enthusiasts, Garry talks with some of the people […]