Welcome to the Living Legend, the
e-newsletter from the Aston Workshop

Here we keep you up-to-date with news from our facility and what’s new in the Aston Martin world. If you would like more information on any of the news items below then please ring us on +44 (0) 1207 233 525 or emailbob.fountain@aston.co.uk

We look forward to hearing from you soon.



	The Aston Workshop has launched an e-commerce facility enabling Aston owners to purchase parts for most Aston Martin models from the DB2 to the DB7 as well as gifts and accessories. When you click on parts and accessories onwww.astonparts.com you will find a number of previously unavailable items, with some of these parts being specially manufactured by the original supplier where possible. The Workshop is also able to arrange manufacture of special order parts according to the original specifications. (more...)

We would like to offer our e-newsletter subscribers a 10% discount on their next purchase from our new parts website.

Please use the coupon reference provided when placing your order
PAR-EWUPX-9915.

Please use upper case letters.

The offer expires on 30 June 2007. (more...)


	Bob Fountain, owner of the Aston Workshop, will be taking part in a month-long Peking-Paris Motor Challenge starting on 27 May 2007. Bob and his team mate Joe De Georgi will join 100 participants from all over the world as they compete to drive from Peking to Paris in a 1934 Lagonda M45 Tourer. (more...)



	25-27 June 2007 Goodwood Festival of Speed 13 - 14 July 2007 (apply Aston Martin Owners Club) Aston Martin Track Day and Sprint Goodwood 31 August - 2 September 2007 (historic motor racing) Goodwood Revival AMOC Social Events Diary If you would like more information on any of these, then please speak to Mike Shield or email him onmike.shield@aston.co.uk

Rupert Shaw and his beloved 1970 DBS Vantage

This month features Rupert Shaw, a Major in the army.

"In 2000 I was serving abroad and had some money saved so I decided to treat myself to a Big British GT on the provision that it had four proper seats. So I researched TVRs, Bristols and Astons."

Don't miss the rest of Rupert's story!
Click here to read more...

Car Wanted

We just can't get enough!

Aston Workshop has an enviable reputation for the sale of Aston Martins and our website is a focal point for an international network of dealers, enthusiasts and customers with over 250,000 individual visitors per year.

Individuals seeking their dream Aston are able to register their interest via a bespoke database which automatically matches with existing vehicle stock as well those wishing to find their vehicles new homes.

We are constantly in search of Astons in all conditions from ‘Barn’ finds to Concours standard. If you have or know of someone with such a vehicle please contact us direct on +44 (0) 1207 233 525 or alternatively register your vehicle here.

Aston Workshop is officially the coolest!

We know that Aston Martin is the coolest brand in the UK but now our new-look e-newsletter, the Living Legend is too. It has just been voted the best on Campaign Monitor which review e-newsletters on a global scale.

Here’s what they said: “Aston Martin’s are beautiful cars, and the Aston Workshop specialises in them, so their newsletter needed to reflect that. The newsletter design has a real feeling of luxury through the use of photography, type and colour.

We particularly like the photos combined with section headings; it ties the whole design together. The bottom of the right column is also a nice call to action to visit the website.

Well done Uniquethinking PR and onebestway design.



	Q: What does an Aston Workshop inspection service involve? A: We are always happy to inspect your car whether you are buying, selling or just maintaining an existing Aston Martin. We provide an honest, informed and impartial report and offer health condition assessments on customers’ cars should they bring their Aston Martin to be serviced with us, at no extra cost. We would always advise a prospective buyer of an Aston Martin to have an independent inspection, unless they have been a long term Aston Martin owner and know all the problem areas that may be encountered. The cost of unforeseen work can be high and it is important that the price asked reflects the cost of rectifying any significant defects and problems that may be present. An inspection carried out by ourselves brings a level of general knowledge and experience which can be invaluable in highlighting these defects or corrosion problems that typically arise over time. Our Tariff for undertaking this inspection service is as follows: Health Report – this covers a general structural assessment (but does not include any dismantling to investigate potential problem areas), general mechanical assessment , including engine compression test and brief road test, and a general cosmetic condition assessment covering paint and trim. We would need the car for the day: The basic cost for this service , if undertaken at Aston Workshop will be £250 plus VAT. We may be able to offer an offsite service but would prefer we undertook the inspection with us. Full Inspection – this covers a detailed structural assessment (which includes removal of sill embellishers etc and use of endoscopes to assess sill condition , provided we have the Vendors permission ), a detailed mechanical assessment covering engine transmission suspension etc, a full set of functional checks and an extended road test and report . The written report will also include a general cosmetic assessment covering paint and trim and would typically take a full day to do The cost for this inspection will be £650 plus VAT. We can always arrange transport if it is not possible for the car to be delivered to us, provided we have sufficient notice. We know of no better way to start your Aston Martin ownership than with the peace of mind that comes with knowing of any expected problems and what it is likely to require to rectify. Such information is also useful in any Vendor negotiations. Finally, while we will honestly report on what we see, we cannot reasonably be held accountable for any defects that may arise subsequent to the actual inspection, or for the condition or function of any components or structure which it has not been possible to fully inspect. For more information contact Antony Lister, Workshop Manager on +44 (0)1207 233 525.

Aston Workshop, Red Row, Beamish, County Durham, DH9 0RW
Tel: +44 (0)1207 233 525 Fax: +44 (0)1207 232 202

Welcome to the Living Legend, the e-newsletter from the Aston Workshop

We would like to offer our e-newsletter subscribers a 10% discount on their next purchase from our new parts website.

Bob Fountain, owner of the Aston Workshop, will be taking part in a month-long Peking-Paris Motor Challenge starting on 27 May 2007.

Rupert Shaw and his beloved 1970 DBS Vantage

Aston Workshop is officially the coolest!

Welcome to the Living Legend, the
e-newsletter from the Aston Workshop