Welcome to the latest edition of Living Legends, the e-newsletter from the Aston Workshop.

Aston Workshop licensed to thrill after successful 2007

We have enjoyed a very successful year in 2007 and have achieved record sales.

We are now looking for Aston Martins in any condition to restore and sell as the success of our web site has resulted in more sales enquiries than the current inventory can supply. We are seeing demand across the board from a 1925 vintage Aston Martin to the latest DB9 and V8 Vantage. There are currently over 500 registered buyers on the database waiting to hear when a car becomes available.

If you have an Aston Martin to sell, there is no better place to do this than the Aston Workshop. We can provide a service that allows you to realise the right price for your car without any unnecessary stress and our professionalism and attention to detail will leave you confident that your Aston is in the safest hands.
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Our state of the art paint and body centre is the perfect place for restoring any age of Aston Martin to the highest specification and is well equipped to deal with all kinds of crash repairs.

The 20,000 square feet facility has the latest technology and equipment and we use traditional methods and time-honoured techniques to restore the cars in our care with the utmost attention to detail.

The business has grown steadily through word of mouth and the workshop now spans 35,000 square feet making it one of the largest facilities in the world for restoring and reselling Aston Martins. We have one of the largest show rooms of new and used Aston Martins in the North East with around 60 models on display.
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David Jones is an Englishman who now lives in Florida, USA.

He has recently brought his DB2 to the Aston Workshop for restoration after discovering the car once belonged to Aston Martin owner David Brown and took a starring role in the 1954 film ‘The Devil on Horseback’.

“I recently decided to ship my Aston Martin DB2 back to the UK for a full restoration by Aston Workshop. I did a fair bit of internet research and decided they were the best Aston restoration team to get a really good job done on my car. The project actually started in early December of 2007 and should be finished around the end of 2008. I can’t wait to get the car back – it’s the perfect way to go to the golf course on Saturday morning!
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	Question: What should I check to ensure my car passes its annual MoT? Answer: The key elements of the MoT cover Structural integrity, Suspension and Steering, Braking Systems, Engine emissions, (for vehicles manufactured before 1975) Lighting and indicators, Wipers/washers, Horn, Seats and safety belts, Windscreen, wheels and tyres. Apart from engine emissions testing, the essentials of the test are common for all vehicles, though the tester must ensure that the assessment is against what was required of a vehicle at the time it was originally manufactured. One example of this was the need for brake lights which are not required for a pre 1920 vehicle. Another is that any car manufactured prior to 1965 did not require seat belts and if built in 1985 or later, must be fitted with rear seat belts if applicable. However, if they are fitted, then even though the belts were non-standard, they must still be fully serviceable. (more...) Please e mail your questions to Quentin Parker at astonworkshop@aston.co.uk



	Revving up to the 21st century! We're constantly looking into new technology here at the Aston Workshop to make sure we are as up to the minute about new developments as we can possibly be. Last month saw the launch of our first ever podcast which can be seen here and is now available on YouTube here. This month, we’ve gone one step further with the launch of our new e-bay store which saw a huge amount of interest within the first few hours of its launch! Click here to see all of the items available on eBay from the Aston Workshop or visit www.astonparts.com for our full range. If you would like more information on any of the news items then please speak to Quentin Parker on 01207 233525.



	At the moment we have Aston Martins ranging from a 1939 2Lit 15/98 Drop Head Coupe to the latest DB9. We can create a bespoke restoration on your car so you can have a say in every detail to make sure you are really buying the car of your dreams. To see examples of the cars we have for sale please click here



	This month we are giving subscribers of Living Legends the chance to receive a 10% discount off an Aston Martin Teddy Bear. Normally priced at £37.50, the teddy is kitted out in an authentic Aston Martin fleece and would make a fantastic gift for Valentine’s Day or for a young Aston Martin fan. To take advantage of this offer simply click here and enter the code: TEDDY2008 when ordering to receive your 10% discount!



	Every month we will be speaking to one of the team at the Aston Workshop to give you an insight into the lives of the people who work with your cars. This month we speak to Bill Gardner, Machine shop engineer at Aston Workshop. Q1. What is your job title? Machine Shop Engineer. Q2. Were did you work before Aston Workshop? I worked for British Coal where I worked on a vast range of mechanical equipment, from twenty foot engines to tiny hydraulic control systems. This was a repair and trouble-shooting role, and we quite often had to manufacture parts for all types of machinery. This experience gave me a good insight into working on the older Aston cars and engines. (more)



	Competition Winner To celebrate Bob Fountain’s success at the Peking to Paris endurance race last year, we teamed up with Beamish Hall to offer one lucky winner a taste of the Aston Martin lifestyle. We drew the competition on 31 December 2007 and the winner is Allan Jackson of Middlesborough. Congratulations Allan! Your prize includes an exclusive guided tour of the Aston Workshop, the opportunity to test-drive a classic car of your dreams and a sumptuous 4 course meal for two at The Eden Restaurant in Beamish Hall. We will contact you shortly with details of how to claim your prize.

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

www.aston.co.uk astonworkshop@aston.co.uk

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Our state of the art paint and body centre is the perfect place for restoring any age of Aston Martin to the highest specification and is well equipped to deal with all kinds of crash repairs.

This month we are giving subscribers of Living Legends the chance to receive a 10% discount off an Aston Martin Teddy Bear.

Every month we will be speaking to one of the team at the Aston Workshop to give you an insight into the lives of the people who work with your cars. This month we speak to Bill Gardner, Machine shop engineer at Aston Workshop.

Competition Winner