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Winter Car Care Part 2: Driving 29 November 2023 Part 2 of our guide to caring for your Aston Martin over the winter covers the best tips and advice for owners driving their car all year round. Continue reading...
Winter Car Care Part 1: Storage 22 November 2023 Part 1 of our guide to caring for your Aston Martin over the winter covers the best tips and advice for owners storing their car through the winter months. Continue reading...
V12 Vantage S; The 205mph Aston 10 Years On 27 September 2023 We take our V12 Vantage S out to Matfen Hall to see how fast this faster-than-ever Aston Martin really is. Continue reading...
The Aston Workshop - Issue 4. Coming soon. 18 August 2023 Issue 4 of The Aston Workshop, our annual newspaper, will be released on Friday 1st September. Continue reading...
Get your free Aston Martin x Zagato wallpapers 27 July 2023 Get ready for The Hill 2023 with our free downloadable Zagato wallpapers. Continue reading...
Cartier Style et Luxe Success on our Festival of Speed Debut 24 July 2023 Concours winning success on our first Goodwood Festival of Speed appearance. Continue reading...
Aston Workshop bring home trophies from Salon Privé London 26 May 2023 Our DB2/4 Vignale and DB4 GT Zagato Recreation stole the show at Salon Privé London. Continue reading...
Inside AW: Second Century Servicing 18 May 2023 With the investment of the state-of-the-art second-generation Aston Martin Diagnostic System, Aston Workshop are now servicing Vantage, DB11, DBS Superleggera and DBX. Continue reading...
Aston Workshop Recruitment Open Evening - Tuesday 16th May 09 May 2023 Visit the Aston Workshop showroom to find more about our current vacancies. Continue reading...
An Aston Martin fit for a King 06 May 2023 As the nation celebrates the coronation of King Charles III Aston Workshop are delighted to present for sale our 1967 Aston Martin DB6 Volante. Continue reading...
Aston Martin V8 Vantage Twin Test 31 March 2023 A 2007 V8 Vantage is pitted against its 2016 younger brother in this months road test. Continue reading...
Trackside: Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 19 March 2023 The F1 circus moved to Saudi Arabia for it's second round, with Aston Martin keen to continue their success. Continue reading...
Trackside: Bahrain Grand Prix 05 March 2023 After a strong showing in Pre-Season testing, how did the Aston Martin F1 team fare in the first race of the season? Continue reading...
Trackside: AMR23 Launch and Pre-Season Testing 25 February 2023 F1 is back for 2023, and Aston Martin's challenger is up for the fight. Continue reading...
The Aston Workshop team are returning to Techno Classica, Essen 20 February 2023 Meet Fraser, Alex and Neil on the Aston Workshop stand. Continue reading...
Aston Martin DB7: 30 Years On 17 February 2023 3 decades after the DB7 was unveiled to the world, how does it drive on the Aston Workshop road test route? Continue reading...
You're invited to 'The Hill' 2023! 12 February 2023 Aston Workshop's summer event will feature our inaugural soapbox race. Continue reading...
Sign Up to our Living Legend Newsletter Today 11 February 2023 The first issue for 2023 is out now! Continue reading...
Aston Workshop at Goodwood Revival 2022 20 September 2022 Our team attended Goodwood revival 2022 and showcases some of our heritage Aston Martins. Continue reading...
Aston Martin V550 liner seal replacement complete 18 September 2022 The V550 V8 engine is now ready to be carefully placed back into the Aston Martin it belongs to. Continue reading...
Aston Martin V550 V8 engine repairs 01 September 2022 Our engineering team have been busy replacing the liner seals of a V550 V8 engine. Continue reading...
Brand New DB4GT Zagato engine off to Canada 03 August 2022 Our experienced in-house engineering team have recently supplied this brand all new, 4.7 Aston Martin DB4GT Zagato crate engine to a client in Canada. Continue reading...
Historical DB2/4 Drophead in our service bays 30 July 2022 Converted from it's original 2.6-litre engine to 3.0 litres in late 1953/early 1954, this very car has extensive competition history, notably being raced during 1954/55 by David Brown's daughter, Angela. Continue reading...
New Aston Workshop Showroom Layout 13 July 2022 The Aston Workshop showroom is a visual timeline of the best that the iconic Aston Martin marque has to offer, located on our idyllic 37-acre venue in County Durham. Continue reading...
Another Aston Martin DB4GT Zagato recreation almost complete 10 July 2022 Over the years, Aston Workshop have built-to-order over 10 Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato recreations, with another 3 currently in various stages of completion in our workshops. Continue reading...
Aston Workshop at Brooklands for Aston Martin Heritage Festival 2022 08 July 2022 Aston Workshop are pleased to be attending Brooklands Museum on the 14th of August for the Aston Martin Heritage Festival 2022, organised by the Aston Martin Heritage Trust. Continue reading...
Visitor wristbands for the Great North Classic Car Show 2022 now available 04 July 2022 Entry wristbands for the general public attending Great North Classic Car Show 2022 are available to buy now. Continue reading...
Machine shop manufacturing cylinder blocks and billet caps for Tadek Marek engines 03 July 2022 Our in-house Machine Shop team have once again been busy machining Cylinder Blocks for the 6-Cylinder Tadek Marek designed engines. Continue reading...
Refinished DB5 returns to owner in Ohio 02 July 2022 ​The exterior of this DB5 was originally Fiesta Red from factory, however it has undergone a full transformation in Aston Workshop's paint and body facilities to the iconic James Bond Silver Birch. Continue reading...
Aston Workshop's front cover feature in Aston Martin Driver 01 July 2022 Our 2014 Aston Martin Vantage N430 is featured on the front cover of the next issue of Aston Martin Driver with Aston Workshop's Managing Director, Dave, behind the wheel. Continue reading...
Aston Workshop Restored 1970 Aston Martin DB6 MK2 Volante returns to Switzerland 23 June 2022 This undeniably gorgeous 1970 Aston Martin DB6 MKII Volante has recently undergone a full restoration at Aston Workshop. Continue reading...
Aston Workshop returns to Goodwood Revival 2022 13 June 2022 Aston Workshop are pleased to announce that later this year we will be returning to the Goodwood Circuit for Revival 2022 on 16-18 September. Continue reading...
Great North Classic Car Show returns for 2022 18 April 2022 This years show takes place on Sunday 11th September at Red Row Estate, Beamish, County Durham, the Home of Aston Workshop, Car Barn and The Black Horse Beamish Pub. Continue reading...
Award Winning Aston Martin Restoration - Essen Techno Classica 31 March 2022 Aston Workshop's fully restored 1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 Vignale Restoration won Best in Class at Techno Classica in Essen, Germany. Continue reading...
Aston Workshop Parts Range 22 March 2022 You can now download our new Parts Range Flyer which features a wide selection of kits and parts for your Aston Martin. Continue reading...
Aston Workshop Recruitment Open Evening 15th March 03 March 2022 Due to an increasing workload for 2022, Aston Workshop is pleased to announce that we are recruiting for a number of new positions within the company. Continue reading...
New Fixed Price Servicing Rates at Aston Workshop 24 February 2022 As world-renowned leaders in the Aston Martin industry and having serviced classic and modern Aston Martins since establishment in 1988 we have no substitute for facilities, experience and passion. Continue reading...
Farewell to this beautiful 1953 DB2 11 January 2022 It’s a sad farewell to this beautiful 1953 DB2 DHC leaving a sunny but cold Beamish Continue reading...
Win our Christmas prize bundle worth over £400 30 November 2021 Enter our free prize draw and win over £400 worth of Aston Martin related merchandise in time for Christmas. Continue reading...
Presenting the new V8 Superleggera 27 September 2021 Based on a classic 1970s or ’80s AM V8, this bespoke new creation from Aston Workshop is the spiritual successor to the DB6. Continue reading...
New flagship addition to our fleet of transporters 01 August 2021 Aston Workshop is excited to announce a new flagship addition to our fleet of transporters: a Mercedes-Benz Atego with two-car capability. Continue reading...
Our Restored And Enhanced DB6 Transported To Canada 22 June 2021 At Aston Workshop we are proud to be able to serve a global audience, this 1967 Aston Martin DB6 has been restored and enhanced by the Aston Workshop team and then shipped to Montreal, Canada. Continue reading...
Vantage Magazine DB2/4 Vignale Editorial Feature 16 June 2021 Grab the latest copy of Vantage magazine to enjoy their in-depth editorial feature on our one of a kind 1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 Vignale. If you are interested in learning more about this completed restoration project, this vehicle is listed for sale at POA, for more information please get in touch. Continue reading...
Aston Workshop announce their exclusive new DB4/5/6 EV Conversion Programme 19 May 2021 Built on a history of engineering innovation, Aston Workshop is excited to announce that our team has developed and offer to market, the first fully developed and ready-to-order Electric Vehicle (EV) Aston Martin conversion available globally. Continue reading...
Auto Royale Concours D’ Elegance 14 May 2021 Aston Workshop is set to attend the prestigious Auto Royale Concours weekend at the beautiful Waddeston Manor in Buckinghamshire. Continue reading...
Market Watch - Is it the time to buy a DB7? 04 May 2021 Between 1994 and 2004, Aston Martin built over 7000 DB7s, making it one of the most successful Aston Martin cars ever built. The DB7 is available in either coupe or convertible models, powered by a 3.2l. AJ6 Supercharged I6 or a 5.9l. V12.  Continue reading...
Now Manufacturing New Engine Blocks In-House 15 April 2021 Aston Workshop are the only marque specialist to manufacture Six Cylinder Engine Blocks in house. Continue reading...
1970 Aston Martin DB6 MK2 Vantage 13 April 2021 This 1970 DB6 Mk2 Vantage is currently in our body shop, our team is conducting a professional respray that will coat this sleek body shell in a stunning California Sage colour. Continue reading...
Market Watch - DB9, V8 Vantage 30 March 2021 Finding the right time to buy or sell an Aston Martin can be difficult. At Aston Workshop we have over 30 years of experience working in the industry, this gives us a great understanding of when to sell or buy a particular Aston Martin.  Continue reading...
Worldwide Crate Engine Service 25 March 2021 Our Enginology department has been supplying engines to all four corners of the globe. Find out more... Continue reading...
DB6 Final Road Test Before Travelling To Canada 08 March 2021 Ready for its new owner, this DB6 has had its final road test before making the trip across the pond to Canada. Continue reading...
Aston Martin Coupe / Virage Multi Valve 7.3 litre. The ULTIMATE Aston Performance Engine. 22 January 2021 This is a unique opportunity to purchase a very special performance engine to turn your car into the ultimate road going Aston. Continue reading...
Brand New DB4 GT Zagato Recreation Brochure 20 January 2021 Synonymous with style and luxury, this brand new Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato brochure is available to download. Continue reading...
Lagonda M45 “Campaign Car” 22 December 2020 After successfully finishing the 2006 Peking to Paris Road Rally, Aston Workshop owner Bob Fountain has taken the decision to build a new lightweight Lagonda, aka “Campaign Car”. Continue reading...
DB5 Restoration 14 December 2020 Currently at the heart of our bodyshop, we have a beautifully shaped Aston Martin DB5 body-shell. Our bodyshop team have worked night and day to transform a rusted shell into a stunning canvas to which our workshop and fabrication team will paint their artistic stylings. Continue reading...
Meet The Team - Alex Henderson, Sales Manager 30 November 2020 With 37 years experience in the motor trade, Alex Henderson lives and breathes cars. As our Sales Manager, Alex learnt his trade having previously worked at Mercedes-Benz and Aston Martin Newcastle on and off for 13 years spending a large proportion of this time as Sales Manager. Before that he worked across a range of German manufacturers including VW, Audi, Mercedes and BMW. Continue reading...
DB6 - a classic restored to its former glory 20 November 2020 Beautifully restored in 2008, this 1967 Aston Martin DB6 Vantage MKI is currently for sale at Aston Workshop. Continue reading...
Growing in popularity, is the V8 Series 3 a worthwhile investment? 20 November 2020 Launched in 1973, the Aston Martin V8 Series 3 has grown in popularity over the last few years and is considered a worthwhile investment opportunity. Continue reading...
Aston Workshop V8 Conversion 12 November 2020 At Aston Workshop we continue to develop and enhance our range using the latest technology to offer improved power output, refined handling and bespoke finishing. Continue reading...
Meet The Team 02 November 2020 At Aston Workshop we have an extensive training program that allows you to develop your skills and knowledge within a highly technical industry. As an apprentice you will work alongside experienced professionals that know the industry like the back of their hand. As an apprentice, Luke Batey, has developed an in-depth knowledge of the industry. Continue reading...
Aston Workshop - combining modern and traditional methods 30 October 2020 In the heart of the Durham countryside, Aston Workshop is leading the way in automotive restorations. Using a mixture of highly technical modern machines and individual craftsmanship, our workshop experts continue to create stunning pieces of art. A core part of what makes Aston Workshop unique is the restoration capabilities and experience that we can offer the customer. We dedicate ourselves to restoring a vehicle to its former glory while working closely with the customer to achieve their specifications. Continue reading...
Meet The Team 27 October 2020 As a leading Aston Martin specialist we hire the very best experts in their field. So we decided to find out a little bit more about the people who create these stunning creations. Continue reading...
Meet The Team 23 October 2020 Aston Workshop are always on the look out for talented apprentices that are passionate and enthuastic about the automotive industry. Apprentice, Michael Brown is the perfect example of that. Continue reading...
Aston Workshop looks towards electric 21 October 2020 As more customers are looking for electric alternatives, we are now offering 2021 build slots for our restorations to be offered as electric vehicles. Continue reading...
Aston Workshop news round-up 16 October 2020 October has been an exciting month for Aston Workshop, nestled in the heart of the countryside, we have some exciting projects in the pipeline. As an Aston Martin specialist, we work some of the most luxurious and specialist Aston Martin vehicles on the market. Continue reading...
Aston Workshop's Portfolio of Dreams 17 August 2020 Available to buy now - Purchase your copy today Continue reading...
Vantage Magazine - Aston Workshop Feature V8 Twin Test 29 June 2020 Vantage Magazine recently took out two of our V8's out for a head to head test. One of the V8's was standard while the other had undergone Aston Workshop's Evolution 6.0 upgrade package. Read the article to find out what Vantage Magazine thought of our Evolution 6.0 upgrades. Continue reading...
Aston Workshop Restorations 15 June 2020 The restoration of any Aston Martin can be a lengthy and complex process. Luckily Aston Workshop have all the guidance and expertise to take you through the process to get your dream car Continue reading...
Covid-19 Showroon Visiting Measures 02 June 2020 Our showroom is now set up to accept customers on an appointment basis only. Continue reading...
Covid-19 Coronavirus update affecting the Great North Classic Car Show 09 April 2020 We regret to inform you that we have had to take the decision to postpone the event due to take place on 4th July 2020 Continue reading...
Aston Martin Servicing & Covid-19 27 March 2020 We're still open (with special measures) and ready to service your Aston Continue reading...
Aston Workshop - Covid-19 Statement 18 March 2020 18/03/20 - Current update on measures taken at Aston Workshop during coronavirus pandemic Continue reading...
Aston Workshop Featured in Vantage Magazine 16 March 2020 Our own V8 Evolution 6.0 upgrade package gets a featured review in the latest edition of Vantage Magazine Continue reading...
Techno Classica Essen 2020 04 March 2020 Aston Workshop will be returning to Germany this year for the 32nd Annual Techno Classica Essen show. Continue reading...
Head to Aston Workshop for bespoke and precision engineering 20 February 2020 Come to us for your bespoke and precision engineering needs! Continue reading...
Fabulous DB6 MK1 restored by Aston Workshop for sale! 05 February 2020 1967 DB6 MK1 finished in Autumn Gold, complete with Heritage Trust Certificate Continue reading...
Vantage on the Moors.... 16 December 2019 Our own V8 'reincarnation' and an original V8 went to the Yorkshire moors for a photo shoot Continue reading...
Aston Workshop International 30 October 2019 Aston Workshop has had a very international month seeing all manner of classic Aston Martins travel across the globe for restorations at our workshop here in County Durham Continue reading...
Welcome to Aston Workshop 15 October 2019 Aston Workshop are proud to welcome our new sales manger Alex Henderson to the team. Continue reading...
Great North Classic Car Show 2019 Review 15 October 2019 Car enthusiasts recently enjoyed some of the very best weather of the summer as Aston Workshop played host to the 2nd annual Great North Classic Car Show 2019. Set on a hillside location overlooking the Beamish Burn Valley conservation area, its surroundings have helped the show to earn great popularity, especially with photography enthusiasts. Continue reading...
Great North Classic Car Show 20 March 2018 We are pleased to announce the first ever Great North Classic Car Show in conjunction with Aston Workshop, Car Barn & Beamish Morgan. This show will be a massive outdoor event celebrating classic and exotic cars from around the globe. Tickets on sale NOW! Continue reading...
GNCCS Gala Dinner 20 March 2018 Great North Car Show Gala Dinner with Guest speaker Tiff Needell - Tickets on sale now - Limited Numbers! Continue reading...
From Scotland with love... 17 November 2017 This LHD DB6 to Vantage specification was recently purchased from us by a Father & Son from Luxembourg. They commissioned a full engine rebuild as part of the purchase and the son then drove this iconic Aston around Scotland on a 1000 mile trip of a lifetime, taking in Glencoe along the way. Continue reading...
Another great year at the NEC 2017 17 November 2017 Sharing the stand for the first time with our sister company "Car Barn" who displayed this stunning Ferrari 246 GT in an incredibly rare and very sought after shade of blue, just as it left the factory! Car Barn Continue reading...
2nd Prize Maltese Grand Prix 10 October 2017 Fun in the sun... The 2nd Malta Classic Grand Prix 2017 Continue reading...
Winner-1st Prize-Post War-Concours d'Elegance 12 April 2017 1967 Aston Martin DB6 Aston Workshop Full Restoration We are immensely proud to announce that our fully restored DB6 MK1 was awarded 1st prize in the Post War category at Essen 2017 Concours d'Elégance. Continue reading...
Silverstone GP Circuit Track Day 20 March 2017 A very good customer of Aston Workshop Ron Powell asked us to build a 12 plug “GT” head for his DBR2 Evocation. This was to be a winter project. Work was completed early this year and a track day booked for March at the famous Silverstone GP circuit. Ron and his good friend Craig … were to be the drivers … The morning session began with a damp track which ultimately led to some interesting action! A dry afternoon brought faster lap times, though no one was timing! and boat loads of fun! The engine pulled like a 'steam train' and was really smooth right through the rev range. The car was easy to drive, docile when needed and could get up and go when required. 100mph plus was described by Ron as 'nothing short of glorious!!!' Continue reading...
Restoration & Classic Car Show NEC Birmingham 2016 24 February 2016 March 5-6 We will be exhibiting some exciting classics next week at the Restoration & Classic Car Show. Come and see us at 10-126 – NEC Birmingham. Come and enjoy over 700 magnificent classic cars and discover everything for your classic from barn find to concours a great day out for the family or any car enthusiast! Continue reading...
AMOC UAE 2016 Road Run 1000KM 23 February 2016 Another fantastic AMOC event organised by our great customer Ron! Friday 29 January 2016 Following several successful events during their fledgling year, 2015, the newly formed AMOC UAE opened their 2016 Events Calendar with a ‘Road Run’ quite out of the ordinary. Titled the AMOC UAE 2016 Road Run: 1 Emirate –1 Day – 1 Car – 1000 Klm. This was an event held on public roads for members of the AMOC UAE driving their Aston Martin Cars. The drivers were evenly split between those departing from the Dubai Emirate... Continue reading...
Our Abu Dhabi based client organises fantastic track day at Dubai Autodrome 08 December 2015 Our Abu Dhabi based client organises fantastic track day at Dubai Autodrome all under the auspices of AMOC UAE. The Aston Martin Owners Club Event was the first in the Gulf and will be 1 of the annual events in the Diary of AMOC UAE. A stunning display was exhibited by Aston Martin Dubai including the Lagonda Taraf, DB9GT, and the Vulcan. They also brought along 6 demonstrator cars including V8, V8s, DB9, Rapide, Vanguish, V12 Vantage and a range of approved used cars for sale. An astonishing 30+ Aston... Continue reading...
NEC Birmingham Classic Car Show 2015 10 November 2015 NEC Birmingham Classic Car Show 2015 -13th-15th November The Classic Motor Show is the biggest and most popular classic car exhibition in the UK. With over 1800 wonderful cars from all eras, showcasing a myriad of marques and models, this really is every motoring enthusiast’s paradise! If you are attending this years show be sure to come and visit our stand which will be located in the Dealer Hall (Hall 3) stand 520. Continue reading...
2015 Autumn Concours 30 September 2015 Alnwick Castle in Northumberland on Sunday 27th September. The first ever Concours to take place up North. What a stunning day and stunning cars! Continue reading...
2015 Autumn Concours takes a stop at the Aston Workshop 24 September 2015 2015 Autumn Concours takes a stop at the Aston Workshop We look forward to welcoming all members of the AMOC at our Workshops on Friday 25th before ending their tour at Alnwick Castle, Northumberland on Sunday 27th 2015. Alnwick Castle will be hosting the annual autumn Aston Martin Owners Club Concours 2015. The beautiful vehicles will be on display in the Outer Bailey against the breathtaking backdrop of the Castle, providing an amazing one off photo opportunity. The cars will be on show from 10am – 4pm for members and... Continue reading...
Goodwood Revival 2015 09 September 2015 Goodwood Revival 2015 (11-13 SEPTEMBER 2015) Come and see us - Aston Worksop's fourth year as exhibitors at the fantastic Goodwood Revival. If you’d like to pay us a visit we will be on stand 378 next to the classic car carpark. Continue reading...
You really cant have too many DB MKIIIs 07 September 2015 Catch the latest edition of Vantage Magazine which includes a fantastic feature on our good customer Ron Powell. Ron was so smitten with his DB MKIII saloon that he bought a matching convertible just a year later. The two cars are just 22 chassis numbers apart, brothers seperated at birth but now reunited, and 56 years after they left Newport Pagnell they make for a fascinating comparison. Read more….. http://astonmagazine.co.uk/ Continue reading...
The very latest model! 09 July 2015 Long standing client & dear friend of Aston Workshop, Ron Powell was recently on site to take possession of a stunning sterling silver replica of his pride & joy. Ron has resided in the Middle East State of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates since November 1977 and the model was commissioned to celebrate Ron’s recent success at the Emirates Classic Car Festival. He is Aston through and through and was particularly pleased to fly the Aston Martin flag and receive a special award at the ECCF. Over the years Ron... Continue reading...
Aston Workshop re-creation in a class of its own 23 March 2015 Congratulations to our dear friend and long standing client Ron Powell on being presented with the "Best Re-Creation" award at this years Emirates Classic Car Festival. The festival was held between 19th and 22nd March in downtown Dubai. The judges were so impressed with the DBR1 re-created by Aston Workshop that they created a new award category in order that it could receive the recognition it deserves. Well done Ron and everyone involved. Continue reading...
Practical Classics Restoration & Classic Car Show 17 February 2015 28-29 March 2015, NEC, Birmingham. Stand No 5 -355 After the successful launch of Practical Classics Restoration Show last year, it is our pleasure to announce that we will be attending this great event at the NEC in Birmingham for the first time. http://bit.ly/NECRestoShow_Aston Continue reading...
2015 Events Attended by Aston Workshop 27 January 2015 28th-29th March Restoration & Classic Car Show After the successful launch of Practical Classics Restoration Show last year, it is our pleasure to announce that we will be attending this great event at the NEC in Birmingham for the first time in March. For more information on this event please the below link; http://www.necrestorationshow.com/ 15th- 19th April Techno Classica Essen The world-leading fair of the classic sector, Techno Classica Essen is a show for Vintage, Classic and Prestige Automobiles, Motorsport, Motor Cycles, Spare Parts, Restoration and World Club Meeting. Again... Continue reading...
Northern Soul 27 November 2014 Earlier this month we had a visit from Vantage magazine, check out the feature they did on us! To buy or view the latest edition of Vantage magazine please follow the link below; Northern Soul; http://astonmagazine.co.uk/see-inside/ Continue reading...
Aston Martin enthusiast Christmas parties? Look no further! 26 November 2014 Aston Martin enthusiast Christmas parties? Look no further! You will be taken on an extensive tour around our showroom, workshop and body shop followed by a delicious festive meal at the Black Horse Beamish just 2 minutes down the road. Book your FREE Christmas tour today 01207 233525 (minimum 12 people). www.aston.co.uk www.blackhorsebeamish.co.uk Continue reading...
Pre order your 2015 Aston Workshop Calender now! 20 November 2014 Our 2015 Calender is now available to pre order! A perfect Christmas present for any Aston Martin enthusiast. We have produced a strictly limited run of the 2015 Calender so make sure you are one of the lucky recipients! Pre order yours by clicking the link below! http://www.astongifts.co.uk/catalogue.html?product_id=402348&back=search&category_id=16306 Continue reading...
Precious Metals Exhibition 13 October 2014 Thank you to everyone who came, the preview night was a great success. For anyone that did not make it the exhibition will be on until Friday 17th October 2014. You can find all of Kevin Days Art available here; http://www.astonart.com/kevin-day-m6451.html Continue reading...
Goodwood Revival 2014 18 September 2014 2014 included Aston Worksop's third year as exhibitors at the fantastic Goodwood Revival Aston Workshop displayed four classics from our range of cars for sale, an Aston Martin DB2/4 MKIII LHD 1958, Aston Martin DB2/4 MKII 1956, Aston Martin DB2/4 Vignale 1954 and an Aston Martin DBS Vantage 1968. If you attended and would like to chat further with Clive Dickinson or the team please call us on 01207 233525 or email sales@aston.co.uk Please take a look at our pictures from this event….. Continue reading...
Charity Auction Tour 15 July 2014 Aston Workshop are often approached to donate to charity and we always like to help out as much as possible. We recently donated a voucher which included a tour of our workshops in action and the opportunity to see a range of iconic Aston Martins from pre-war cars to the present day models. The voucher raised £200.00 and was purchased by the beauty and well being entrepreneur Liz Earle and her family. They had a great day touring our site and eating at the Black Horse Beamish gastro pub and... Continue reading...
Aston Workshop Meet the Team: Graham Leggett 10 June 2014 Name: Graham Leggett 1.What is your job role at Aston Workshop? Briefly describe what this involves doing. Valet, my job involves detailing the cars after restoration, polishing and waxing the cars for the showroom and supplying sports mixtures. 2.Have you always done this? My previous job was as a Motor Engineer for Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance. I inspected damaged vehicles and agreed repair methods, costing and accident re-construction. 3.What do you enjoy doing best at work? I love detailing the cars to exceed the client’s expectations, but my favorite... Continue reading...
Aston Workshop Anniversary Book Project 03 June 2014 As you may be aware, we are currently producing a major, large format photographic book to celebrate our 25th anniversary which coincided with Aston Martin’s centenary last year. ! We are working with world class photographer Tim Wallace to produce the book. Tim’s work is published globally and he is renowned as one of the UK's most creative commercial photographers. Awards include International Commercial Advertising Photographer of the Year and UK Motor Industry Car Photographer of the Year. Read about Tim and ‘The Book’ by visiting the below link http://www.ambientlife.co.uk/articles_284162.html... Continue reading...
A truly ‘classic’ investment proposition 03 June 2014 With interest rates hovering at around 0.5 per cent, there’s very little point in keeping cash in the bank at the moment. It’s no surprise the truly savvy investors are opting to sink their hard earned money into alternatives at the moment, including classic cars. The theory is that you can buy the car, drive it and enjoy it, then sell it years later at a profit. Certain classic cars are now generating considerably more profit than placing your money in the bank. A report from Coutts saw values of... Continue reading...
Exciting new Prints released 29 May 2014 To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Aston Workshop we calibrated with artist Kevin Day earlier this year, his work can best be described as figurative narrative and he is renowned for capturing the mood of the moment, a style which we believe adds a whole new dimension to the world of Aston Martin art. We are thrilled to announce another 5 limited edition prints have been released and are available to buy via AstonArt.com. A series of 20 paintings will include classic and modern models from the early pre-war cars... Continue reading...
Classica Essen 02 May 2014 The 26th edition of Techno Classica Essen 2014 was held 26th-30th March at the Messe Essen exhibition centre in Essen, Germany. If you’re particularly interested in the area of vintage and classic motor cars and modern classics then look no further, Essen never fails to come back each year bigger and better. This year presenting more than 1,250 exhibitors from 30 nations, our stand was 514 hall 11! While more than 2,500 collector vehicles from various eras were offered for sale at Techno Classica, the show also covered the complete... Continue reading...
National Classic Car Day at Aston Workshop and Beamish Morgan 02 May 2014 Did you drive your classic car to work on Friday 4th April? National Classic Car Day is the latest charity event which was proposed by Radio 2 presenter, Chris Evans. Launched on a whim during his breakfast radio show on 24 March 2014, the idea is that anyone who owns a classic car should fire it up for the commute to work, offering friends and colleagues a lift into the bargain – as long as they make a donation to the BBC Children in Need charity. We thought it would... Continue reading...
Classica Essen Stand 514 hall 11 26 March 2014 Our Workshop Team are now in Essen, the world-leading fair of the classic sector! If you would like to pay them a visit they will be on Stand 514 Hall 11 from 26th- 30th March. Continue reading...
Look what we found... 06 March 2014 Coming soon! Continue reading...
Aston Workshop Re-manufactured Rare Horn Pusher Assemblies 27 February 2014 Aston Workshop Re-manufactured Rare Horn Pusher Assemblies Aston Workshop has re-manufactured these stunning Horn Pusher Assemblies for Aston Martin DB2, DB5 and DB6 due to popular demand. The horn pusher Assemblies are exceptionally rare; the production of them was discontinued a few years ago. We are also offering the opportunity to return your old unit to which we will give you £100 + vat on receipt. Call to order now +44 (0)1207 233 525 or visit www.astonparts.com Continue reading...
Not just Aston Martin 18 February 2014 Thinking of selling your prestigious car but it’s not an Aston Martin? With: Free collection, Free Inspection and Free Presentation (There is no cost to you) Look no further then Aston Workshop. With our expertise, dedication & facilities, we provide the perfect environment in which to achieve a stress free sale. We provide a service that allows you to realise the full potential of your car in as "stress-free" a way as possible. Our professional attitude and attention to detail will leave you confident that your car is in the... Continue reading...
2014 Events Attended by Aston Workshop 17 February 2014 2014 Events Attended by Aston Workshop 26th- 30th March Techno Classica Essen Stand 514 hall 11 The world-leading fair of the classic sector, Techno Classica Essen is a show for Vintage, Classic and Prestige Automobiles, Motorsport, Motor Cycles, Spare Parts, Restoration and World Club Meeting. Essen set records in 2013; 193.400 visitors from 41 nations experienced a pulsating fair with an extremely high international flavour. Again in 2014 Essen will continue the road to success. Under the theme ‘Share the Passion’ the automobile classic world exhibition with its 21 exhibition... Continue reading...
Meet the Team 17 February 2014 Aston Workshop Meet the Team Questionnaire Name: Laura Nattress 1.What is your role at Aston Workshop? Bookkeeper; It involves balancing and maintaining accounts as well as helping our workshop manager with client contact and the restoration processes. 2.Have you worked anywhere other than Aston Workshop? Yes, after leaving school I worked for a firm of accountants. 3.What do you enjoy best at work? Working with John Gray, our workshop manager and dealing with the "restoration" customers. Witnessing these lovely old Astons being brought back to life is truly amazing. 4.What... Continue reading...
Check the Barn... 13 February 2014 Check the barn… Forgotten about under cobwebs or left untouched languishing under a thick layer of dust, is a rare, once in a life opportunity for someone with optimism, imagination and conviction. These original Aston Martins have usually been in the hands of their owner for many years, and free from molestation they present a fabulous opportunity to revive a part motoring history. So few of these wonderful cars were made to begin with, that each “find” is of genuine significance. If you’re lucky enough to find one under a... Continue reading...
A Blast from the Past 10 February 2014 Take a look at the first Aston Workshop Brochure Continue reading...
Web widen bonds 08 January 2014 Year 2000 making the newspapers. Read about the history of Aston Workshop on the below link http://www.aston.co.uk/aboutus_index/php Continue reading...
Birmingham NEC Classic Car Show 20 November 2013 The Classic Motor Show is the biggest and most popular classic car exhibition in the UK. With over 1400 wonderful cars from all eras, showcasing a myriad of marques and models, this really is every motoring enthusiast’s paradise! Aston Workshop attended the Birmingham NEC Classic Car Show on 15th-17th of November 2013; the Workshop took four cars, an Aston Martin DB2 Vantage DHC – 1953, Aston Martin DB4 Series IV – 1962, Aston Martin V8 Coupe – 1976 and a late Aston Martin DB6. We thoroughly enjoyed the Classic Car... Continue reading...
Birmingham NEC Classic Car Show 15th -17th November 11 November 2013 Aston Workshop will be attending the Birmingham NEC Classic Car Show this weekend; we will be on stand D20. The Classic Motor Show is the biggest and most popular classic car exhibition in the UK. With over 1400 wonderful cars from all eras, showcasing a myriad of marques and models, this really is every motoring enthusiast’s paradise! This year we will be taking four cars, an Aston Martin DB2 Vantage DHC – 1953, Aston Martin DB4 Series IV – 1962, Aston Martin V8 Coupe – 1976 and a late Aston... Continue reading...
Classic Cars Challenge China Rally (4C) 16 October 2013 Classic Cars Challenge China (4C) October 2013 Aston Workshop participated in the Classic Cars Challenge China Rally. 148 vehicles were entered into the competition two of them were ours, a 1956 Aston Martin DB2/4 MKII and a 1974 Maserati Merak SS. Several international car manufacturers revealed a strong interest in 4C; Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Brabus, Porsche, Bentley, Volkswagen, Aston Martin, Volvo, Maserati and Jaguar participated in the event with their classic vehicles. The Rally was a huge success and after a strict selection, the Organizing Committee assigned the following prizes to... Continue reading...
An Upcoming Festival in the East 10 October 2013 Classic Cars Challenge China It's been a very busy summer for Aston Workshop with lots of great classic events and some very interesting projects, but this hasn't stopped the team preparing for the Classic Cars Challenge China Rally which takes place on the 9th - 21st October. We are all familiar with the incredible statistics associated with China, a country with over 5000 years of history, home to quarter of the world’s population and boasting phenomenal landscapes, but it has only recently embraced the world of classic car ownership and... Continue reading...
Meet the Team 01 October 2013 What is your job role at Aston Workshop? Painter Have you always done this, if not what was your previous job role? Customer service agent at Newcastle international airport What are you known best for at work? Being enthusiastic and friendly Do you have an 'expert' tip for our customers? Always wash your car from top to bottom to stop any grit or dirt getting into your sponge and scratching your paint work. What’s the best part of your job? Finishing a job and admiring the mirror finish paint work.... Continue reading...
Goodwood 01 October 2013 2013 included Aston Worksop's second year as exhibitors at the fantastic Goodwood Revival, and despite the soggy conditions an excellent weekend was had by all. This year the event witnessed a new world record price for an Alfa Romeo sold at auction. The car in question, an ex-Scuderia Ferrari Alfa Romeo 8C-35 Grand Prix car, selling for a cool £5,937,500. Aston Workshop displayed three classics from our range of cars for sale, an Aston Martin LHD V8 Coupe – 1978, Aston Martin DB2 Vantage DHC – 1953 and an Aston... Continue reading...
Something new for lovers of Aston Martin art 25 September 2013 We are really excited to announce our collaboration with artist Kevin Day to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Aston Workshop. Kevin's work can best be described as figurative narrative and he is renowned for capturing the mood of the moment, a style which we believe adds a whole new dimension to the world of Aston Martin art. Whilst the cars undoubtedly figure prominently in each painting, they are not the only point of interest and your eye is quickly drawn to the exquisite detail of the painting as a whole... Continue reading...
A drive down memory lane with David Brown’s Grandson 25 September 2013 As part of a photo-shoot for a forthcoming edition of Vantage magazine, Aston Workshop's Clive Dickinson was recently invited to Huddersfield to meet Adam Brown, the grandson of David Brown. The photo-shoot took place outside of a hotel that was once the magnificent family home where Adam had grown up with his grandfather. The pictures will feature in the winter edition of Vantage magazine along with recollections from Adam of those early days. Tractor manufacturer David Brown bought Aston Martin in 1947 and in 1950 the company announced the DB2... Continue reading...
Kensington Palace 17 September 2013 Most of you will be aware by now of the Aston Martin Centenary Concours d’Elegance which took place on the 21st July on the lawns in front of Kensington Palace. It was a once-in-a-lifetime occurrence to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Aston Martin and without doubt one of the most important gatherings in the company's history. The significance wasn't lost on our team members who felt honored to have been part of the event. The weather was fantastic and the display of Astons simply unprecedented, all in all a great... Continue reading...
Centenary Celebrations at Kensington Palace 10 July 2013 The next event the Aston Workshop will be attending is Centenary Concours Kensington Palace on the 21st July. The culmination of the Centenary is to be staged in Kensington Gardens, Central London. The Royal Parks are allowing a Timeline of iconic Aston Martins to park in chronological order along the Broadwalk. The iconic Aston Martin DB5 from skyfall will also be exhibited on the lawns in front of the palace along with four other bond cars. See you there! Continue reading...
Fit for a King 21 June 2013 We proudly present a truly stunning one-off Aston Martin DB2/4 Vignale – 1954. The car was built for King Baudouin of Belgium, he was approximately 25 years old when he ordered the Vignale bodied Aston. Just before 1954, King Baudouin’s mother in law Lilian Princess of Rethy had just taken possession of a Vignale bodied Ferrari, word has it the DB2/4 Vignale was made especially so the king was not upstaged! Records show the DB2/4 was originally delivered to Vignale in Turin on September 28, 1954, as a fastback model... Continue reading...
Meet the Team 21 June 2013 Meet the Team: Andrew Daff What is your job role at Aston Workshop? Assistant parts manager Have you always done this? No I worked for Nestle for 10 years as a warehouse manager before coming to the Aston Workshop. I have now worked here for 4 years Do you have an 'expert' tip for our customers? Always carry a few spare essentials like fuses and bulbs. Keep a record of your chassis number, it makes it easier for me to source parts! What’s the best part of your job? I... Continue reading...
Aston Workshop Anniversary Book Project 15 June 2013 Aston Martin have created and crafted some of the world’s most iconic cars and of course this year the company celebrate the major milestone of 100 years in the industry. This coincides with our own '25 years of Aston Workshop' anniversary, and to celebrate we are working with Tim Wallace to produce a major, large format photographic book. The models range from the very first Aston that David Brown produced to the latest Vanquish. This month Tim has been working hard on this mammoth task, the book currently stands at... Continue reading...
New Limited Edition Prints 10 June 2013 This week saw Aston Art launch a series of new high quality limited edition 'art prints' including a collection of monochromatic prints from commercial car and automotive photographer Tim Wallace. 'AstonArt' is a concept that was born following a project to capture the essence of Aston Martin in a contemporary photographic, and modern style through the eyes of photographer Tim Wallace and over the last 4 years has gone from strength to strength with over 80 pieces of art work now being available through the Aston Art dedicated website. The... Continue reading...
29.05.13 Will this be the beginning of a new Supercar 28 May 2013 Who thinks there will be a new Aston Martin model announced tomorrow? Rumours are the supercar will be a V12 Vantage Coupe Centenary Edition Convertible http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXEYiVCmHk8 Continue reading...
Aston Martin goes from strength to strength at Bonhams Car Auction. 20 May 2013 Aston Workshop paid a visit to the Bonhams annual Aston Martin car auction last week. We saw a new world record auction price for an Aston Martin in the marque's centenary year, with the unique 1960 DB4GT 'Jet' Coupe selling for £3,249,500 ($4,928,679). The 14th annual sale of Aston Martin and Lagonda motor cars was also a landmark success for Bonhams, realizing its highest ever total of £10 million. A large crowd of enthusiasts of the Aston Martin marque filled the saleroom to see many lots achieve well above their... Continue reading...
Aston Martin is a survivor.. 15 May 2013 Four Aston Martins have been placed in the Top 10 classic car survivors by ‘HonestJohn.co.uk’. In 4th place is the Aston Martin V8, 6th place is the Aston Martin DB5, 7th place is the Aston Martin DB6 and 9th place is the Aston Martin DBS to see the full list of car survivors and read more visit http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/news/10056212/UKs-top-20-endangered-family-cars-revealed.html Continue reading...
New Aston Art Prints by Tim Wallace 10 May 2013 A fantastic selection of new prints are now available to Aston Art from probably the most renowned and best known commercial car and automotive photographer, Tim Wallace. The new 2013 prints include stunning photographs that range from the 2 Litre Sports created way back in the 40s to the latest Aston Martin Rapide, celebrating 100 years of some of the Worlds most recognisable and iconic cars. Continue reading...
Its Official - it’s the end of the V12! 03 May 2013 Its official - the production of the V12 Vantage has been stopped by Aston Martin. On Friday 19th April an official announcement was made to all the dealers that no more orders for the V12 Vantage (the Coupe) were being accepted. Introduced in 2009 the V12 Vantage was originally planned to be limited to 1,000 units. During the four years of production nearly 1,200 units have been built (over 1,320 V12 Vantages in total, including the 101 V12 Vantage Roadsters and an unknown number of V12 Zagato’s). There are tales... Continue reading...
Techno-Classica Essen 2013 18 April 2013 The 25th running of the Techno-Classica proved to be another great trip for Aston Workshop. Over the course of four public days, and during the first sunny weekend in Germany of 2013, it managed to attract more than 190,000 visitors, a record number. If you attended and would like to chat further with Clive Dickinson or the team please call us on 01207 233525 or email sales@aston.co.uk Enjoy our photos from the event and plan for some free time for a visit to Essen end of March 2014! Continue reading...
The Aston Team are off to Techno Classica Essen next week 03 April 2013 From the 10th April 2013 - 14th April the Aston Team will be at Stand 514 Hall 11 With 1,200 exhibitors from over 30 nations, the largest fair for collectors' Techno Classica Essen is a world show for Vintage, Classic and Prestige Automobiles, Motorsport, Motor Cycles, Spare Parts, Restoration and World Club Meeting. With 181,400 visitors from all over the world on a record level, Techno-Classica is once again setting standards for success. In 1989 the TECHNO-CLASSICA in Essen began as the first great classic fair. Since then it sets... Continue reading...
Now couldn’t be a better time to invest in a classic Aston Martin 18 March 2013 Have you thought about investing in a classic car? Maybe this is the time to do so, when so many other forms of investment have been shown to be highly risky and generate poor value and investment security. According to a new report released from Knight Frank ‘Classic cars have enjoyed the biggest uplift in value over last 10 years (395%), measured against other key collectable assets, such as fine wine and art, in Knight Frank’s Luxury Investment Index.’ Read more from the article here. A classic car... Continue reading...
Meet the Team: Peter Scott 14 March 2013 What is your job role at Aston Workshop? Car Valet Do you have an expert tip for our customers? It doesn’t happen often, but I don’t like to see cars that seem unloved. It can be difficult to find the time I know, but every Aston deserves lots of TLC and the car will retain a higher value as a result, definitely worth it in the end. What is your favourite Aston and why? I like modern cars I love the new Vanquish S. It looks and sounds just as... Continue reading...
BOND’S legendary Aston Martin DB5 is up for sale — complete with a host of Q’s villain-busting gadgets. 11 March 2013 James Bond’s legendary 1965 Aston Martin DB5 is being put up for sale — complete with a host of Q’s villain-busting gadgets. The British sports car is set to fetch a staggering £3 million in October by RM Auctions. This exquisite Aston is one of only two DB5’s, driven by original Bond Sean Connery in the 007 movies Goldfinger and Thunderball, bristling with gadgets invented by secret service boffin Q. They include front-mounted .30 calibre Browning machineguns powered by an oxy/propane system in the boot, battering rams on the bumpers,... Continue reading...
2013 Calender of events 01 March 2013 10th - 14th April 2013 - Techno Classica Essen Stand 514 Hall 11 Celebrating 25 years! Aston Workshop are kick starting their celebratory 25th year by sharing their silver anniversary in Messe Essen, for the 25th time visitors can look forward to incredibly special, exclusive automobile anniversary amazements. No doubt this year will be incomparable for the anniversary just like last year, which was once again on the same record level as in the previous year. In 1989 the TECHNO-CLASSICA in Essen began as the first great classic fair.... Continue reading...
Juan Martìn ‘plays’ a visit! 27 February 2013 As we know visitors are always very welcome into our showroom, either by appointment or unannounced. Last week we had a very talented special guest, Juan Martìn. Juan is currently on tour in the UK and whilst performing locally at the Sage in Gateshead he decided to drop by the world renowned Aston Workshop. Celebrated virtuoso of the Flamenco guitar, Juan Martìn has been voted one of the top three guitarists in the world by US magazine Guitar Player. Juan Martín is a native of Andalucía, where he still has... Continue reading...
The Aston Martin GT4 Challenge of Great Britain 21 February 2013 2013 is the fourth season of the GT4 challenge and is expected to have the largest grids to date. The challenge is a unique opportunity for drivers of all abilities to compete in the latest Aston Martin race cars in endurance events on some of the best circuits in the UK and Europe including Silverstone, Brands Hatch, Donington, Spa, Snetterton and Oulton Park. There are many options to be part of the challenge, enter your own Vantage GT4, arrive & drive with an Aston Martin Racing Partner Team or by... Continue reading...
Just dropping in to show off the new Vanquish 23 January 2013 As the world's media assembled at the base of the Burj Al Arab, the event was underway. Lifted from the ground at a nearby airstrip the helicopter moved towards the hotel. A breathtaking two minutes saw the helicopter hover over the helipad as a crew scrambled to secure the Vanquish. Suddenly it was done, the helicopter lifted into the sky and we had successfully placed a car on top of the Burj Al Arab. Met by UAE dignitaries, the British Amabassador to UAE Dominic Jermey and Aston Martin CEO Dr... Continue reading...
Come and say hello 10 December 2012 Visitors are always very welcome into our showroom, either by appointment or unannounced and last month we had a special visit from a lovely family. Jill wanted to treat her brother, who is suffering with motor neurone disease, to a special day out and we wanted to share this thank you letter with you. ‘After our visit today, I would just like to say that it was absolutely fantastic and my brother and my nephew are still smiling and will probably for a long time. I have been overwhelmed by... Continue reading...
Meet the Team: Neil Calvert 10 December 2012 Meet the team – Neil Calvert What is your job role at Aston Workshop? My main role is a service technician on the modern Astons, but I get involved with all Aston models. Have you always done this? Yes, my father worked at Aston Workshop for 10 years so I used to come to work with him in the school holidays and my spare time. After serving my apprenticeship with BMW, I had 5 years service with them before starting at Aston Workshop, where I’ve now been for 5... Continue reading...
Great New Artists and Artwork available on AstonArt.com 23 November 2012 We’ve introduced some great new Artists and Artwork to Aston Art. Mike Harbar is passionate about cars and drawing them, he works as a freelance car illustrator with over 200 very satisfied customers world-wide, producing commissioned artwork for magazines, car specialists, club events and private enthusiasts. His prints are available from AstonArt.com in Black and White or you can have them personalised with your chosen colour and number plate. We would also like to introduce Dennis Hoyt, whose wood sculptures are amazingly lifelike...from concept to production. The intricacy of each... Continue reading...
Aston Workshop supplied certain parts for Skyfall 19 November 2012 Spoiler ahead, mind your eyes! If you have been to watch Skyfall recently you may have left the cinema asking the question – did they really blow up that DB5? Fear not! There were actually a number of Aston DB5s involved in the production of Skyfall. One was from the archive library of Albert R. Broccoli's Eon Productions, the 51-year-old company that owns the Bond franchise. That car was cloned from the original, which belongs to a private collector, in order to provide a body double for filming. Directors in... Continue reading...
The Footman James Classic Motor Show 2012 15 November 2012 We're heading to Birmingham today to prepare for The Footman James Classic Motor Show on 16th, 17th and 18th Nov. If your visiting come and see us at Stand DL20. 'The Footman James Classic Motor Show is the biggest and most popular classic car exhibition in the UK. With over 1400 wonderful cars from all eras, showcasing a myriad of marques and models, it really is every motoring enthusiast’s paradise!' Continue reading...
New Homepage Introduction Video 14 November 2012 To further enhance our homepage we have added a short introduction video. Our potential customers come from all corners of the globe and this gives them the opportunity to see the Aston Workshop without having to travel thousands of miles. You can view the introduction video here. Continue reading...
Exclusive 15% off at AstonGifts.co.uk and AstonParts.com 01 November 2012 We would like to offer you an exclusive 15% off our entire Aston Martin Luggage and Travel Collection at AstonGifts.co.uk and AstonParts.com To take advantage of this great offer, simply quote the code LL14TRAVEL at the checkout. Browse the collection here: astongifts.co.uk Offer ends 31/11/2012 Continue reading...
2013 Aston Workshop Calender 16 October 2012 Aston Workshop's 2013 calender is a range of dramatic images from award winning photographer Tim Wallace, featuring stunning Aston's on some of the most incredible roads and scenery from around the world! Now is the perfect time to pre-order the 2013 Calender, with delivery within 3-4 weeks making an ideal Christmas gift for the Aston Martin enthusiast in your life. We have produced a strictly limited run of the 2013 Calender so make sure you are one of the lucky recipients! Order yours now from astonparts.com or astongifts.co.uk Continue reading...
IWC Watch making event in assoication with Berrys Jewellers and Aston Workshop 15 October 2012 A fantastic event held at Aston Workshop by Berry's jewellers on Tuesday 9th Oct 2012. Berry's invited the Internationally renowned watchmaker IWC to conduct a "watchmaking master class" for a select group of clients. The clients were instructed in the dismantling and re-building of one of the company's incredibly detailed time-pieces. They then went on to tour our facilities here at Aston Workshop followed by lunch in the Gastro Pub next door, The Black Horse Beamish. Feedback was glowing and it's safe to say that everyone enjoyed the event immensely,... Continue reading...
Celebrating 50 years of 007 with 50 great Aston DB5 shots 05 October 2012 To celebrate global James Bond Day, which marks 50 years of 007 on 5th October, Aston Workshop has put together a collection of 50 great Aston DB5 shots. Check out our facebook page to see the full selection. www.facebook.com/AstonWorkshop Continue reading...
Aston Martin are offically cool 27 September 2012 Aston Martin are officially cool after coming a very respectable third beating 9997 others in the 2012 CoolBrands® list. The CoolBrands® list is now in its 11th year and it’s definition of ‘cool’ is a mix of innovation, originality, style, authenticity, desirability and uniqueness. Brands are voted for by 3000 British consumers and a panel of 39 ‘key influencers’ including Millie Kendall MBE, Luke Peters, Plan B and David Harewood MBE. Apple was the outright winner for the first time and knocked Aston Martin from the top after holding the... Continue reading...
Want to lure in the ladies? See how Aston Martin does it… 25 September 2012 Some women like the romance of flowers and candle lit dinners, however Aston Martin takes the art of seduction to a new level. In an official announcement Aston Martin said that they would make special focus on their newest priority – women. In an effort to strengthen bonds with existing female owners and attract more women owners to buy their cars, Aston Martin held a ‘ladies day’ on Thursday 20th September. The event held at its Newport Pagneli showroom saw 30 potential female buyers get together with their guests to... Continue reading...
Goodwood Revival 2012 22 September 2012 We thoroughly enjoyed another year at the Goodwood Revival last weekend with a selection of our finest cars and met some wonderful people. If you attended and would like to chat further with Clive Dickinson or the team please call us on 01207 233525 or email sales@aston.co.uk Here’s our selection of some of the best moments from the weekend’s spectacular Goodwood Revival. Continue reading...
New DB9 gets 510 BHP and carbon ceramic brakes as standard 21 September 2012 Aston Martin has simplified its line-up, so there will be no more Virage or DBS. Instead, the best elements from the Virage have been included in the 2013 DB9, and customers looking for the ultimate performance Aston, will need to save up for a Vanquish.... Continue reading...
Windsor Concours Pictures 12 September 2012 Some pictures taken by Clive Dickinson at the fabulous Windsor Castle Concours of Elegance event. Continue reading...
Goodwood 2012 beckons 12 September 2012 Finalising plans for this years Goodwood Revival event. If you're attending the event please call by for a chat with our team. We're taking some fantastic cars with us this year and hope to see you there. Aston Workshop: Stand numbers 241-242 & 223-224 Continue reading...
Windsor Castle Concours of Elegance 2012 07 September 2012 With the gracious permission of Her Majesty The Queen, the Windsor Castle Concours of Elegance will see 60 of the rarest motorcars in the world driven into the Castle by their owners and on display in celebration of the Diamond Jubilee. Aston Workshop Manager Clive Dickinson is taking part in the three-day event commencing Friday 7th September, driving a 1956 Aston Martin DB2/4 MKII in Peacock Blue. Just 199 examples of the DB2/4 MKII were made, making this a most rare and sought after model from the classic Aston Martin... Continue reading...
L.U.C Chopard Classic Weekend Rally 2012 06 September 2012 The L.U.C Chopard Classic Weekend Rally is one of the most anticipated events in Moscow’s social calendar marking the start of summer and celebrated its 10th anniversary in style this June. Despite rain and windy weather, 70 veterans completed an elaborate 3-hour itinerary from Tretyakovsky Proezd to Barvikha Luxury Village. Amongst them were a Rolls Royce Phantom (1927), a Lagonda LG 45 (1936), a Horch 901 (1938) and the oldest one of them all, a Rolls Royce Phantom Open Tourer launched in 1926. There were only 11 cars on the... Continue reading...
World famous Aston Martin DBR1/2 makes history 03 September 2012 The world famous Aston Martin DBR1/2 makes history as the most valuable Aston Martin, on sale on the open market for a staggering £20 Million. Aston Martins most successful racing car the DBR1/2, is regarded as one of the finest built by the firm in its 99-year history but also one of the rarest. This is reflected in the record breaking £20 Million price tag attached to this particular car - four times as much as any British car ever sold publicly. The only cars known to have fetched more... Continue reading...
You can enhance perfection 28 August 2012 We are all very excited about the launch of our new “Aston Enhancements” website. The site provides an interactive and illustrated guide to the many modifications Aston Workshop can offer the owners of classic Aston Martins. As a company, we are constantly looking for ways to improve the safety, performance and comfort of these beautiful cars without compromising the integrity of the Aston Martin name. This new site outlines most of the upgrades available today, with new developments to be added as they are introduced. Not only is the site... Continue reading...
British Classic Car Meeting 16 August 2012 The 19th edition of the British Classic Car Meeting took place from the 13th – 15th July and saw some of the finest British cars going head-to-head, with approximately 200 cars taking part. The sheer volume of British classics – 68 Jaguars, 39 Rolls-Royces, 31 Bentleys, 24 Austin-Healeys and 23 Aston Martins to be precise – created an imposing sight in front of Badrutt’s Palace Hotel, the starting point of Saturday’s rally. The rally route titled the ‘Albula Rally’ led from St. Moritz over the Fluela Pass to Davos, through... Continue reading...
Meet the team - Bob Garside - Master Technician 06 August 2012 Meet the team: Bob Garside What is your job role at Aston Workshop? My job is working as part of a team in the restoration department. This entails building a car starting with a prepared and painted body shell, assembling brakes, suspension, axle and engine and gearbox assemblies etc. Have you always done this? No, but I have been in the motor trade for over 40 years (30 of which I was a partner in a garage repair business in Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne.) This has given me invaluable experience... Continue reading...
Le Mans Classic adventure 16 July 2012 When our friend Ron Powell extended an invitation to join him on an adventure to the 2012 Le Mans Classic, the opportunity was simply too good to miss. We look after Ron's cars here at Aston Workshop and the idea was for Ron and his friend Derrick to drive one of his lovely old DB2s, while our Manager Clive Dickinson and Brian Spearman pilot the other. The weather did it's best to spoil things but nothing could deter from what turned out to be one of the best trips we've... Continue reading...
Aston Martin V12 Roadster- WOW! 11 July 2012 Aston Martin is lifting the lid on an extreme new sports car with the global debut of the V12 Vantage Roadster. The new sports car, available as a limited edition in selected markets worldwide, immediately becomes the most potent example of the open-top Vantage range and mixes the breath-taking power of Aston Martin’s naturally aspirated 6.0-litre V12 engine with the established thrills of Vantage Roadster driving for what is an unforgettable sports car experience. The V12 Vantage Roadster’s 6.0-litre engine, mated as in the Coupe to a six-speed manual gearbox,... Continue reading...
Official video of the new Aston Martin Vanquish 02 July 2012 Official video of the new Aston Martin Vanquish Continue reading...
High Praise Indeed... 02 July 2012 A letter to our parts manager, Matt Drummand from one of our many satisfied customers. We felt this one deserved to be published Well done Matt! Continue reading...
New Vanquish from Aston Martin 27 June 2012 Sitting proudly at the pinnacle of the luxury British car maker’s sports car line-up, this breath-taking new super grand tourer represents the zenith of current Aston Martin design and engineering. Vanquish points to an exciting and confident future for the historic brand. Vanquish is a new Aston Martin featuring the next generation of the renowned VH architecture as well as a significantly upgraded 6.0-litre V12 engine that is considerably more potent than before. The design represents the latest take on Aston Martin’s iconic visual language. Vanquish unquestionably sees the brand... Continue reading...
Enhanced Sales Description for Aston Workshop 27 June 2012 Aston workshop have always prided ourselves on being at the forefront of online services for classic Aston Martin. To further enhance our sales site we are introducing short video clips of the cars we have for sale. Web development manager, Dean Newsome says, “We are constantly looking to improve the online experience for our clients. Our potential buyers come from all corners of the globe and this gives them the opportunity to see the car in motion without having to travel thousands of miles to do so. The videos complement... Continue reading...
New Crash Repair Brochure Available to download 09 May 2012 Aston Workshop's new brochure featuring our world class crash repair facility is now available for download from our downloads page. Alternatively, you can browse through the brochure online below. Continue reading...
Essen beckons once again 07 March 2012 Aston Workshop shall once again grace the floor of the Techno Classica Essen this year (provided we can negotiate the minefield that is the DFDS seaways booking system). Featured on our stand this year will be three Astons representing very different eras of production. A fantastic near complete DB2 restoration project, a ridiculously rare barn-find DB6 MKII Vantage Volante and a lovely LHD V8 Volante. Deciding which cars to bring is always a difficult decision when you have over 35 classic Astons to choose from, but we felt it was... Continue reading...
Great new prints avaialable from AstonArt 24 February 2012 A fantastic selection of new prints are available from our sister site, AstonArt. These represent some of the finest shots yet from esteemed lensman, Tim Wallace. They include stunning photographs of the iconic Aston Martin DBR2 racer as well as some very interesting DB5 detail shots. You can see them along with a much wider selection by clicking: HERE Continue reading...
Zagato V12 is go! 16 February 2012 • Production V12 Zagato set for European debut at Geneva Salon International 2012 • Created using materials, processes and technology pioneered on the One-77 • Body panels blend hand-formed aluminium with high-tech carbon fibre • Production to commence Q3 2012, first deliveries Q4 2012 • Strictly limited to a maximum of 150 cars • On sale now priced at £330,000 (plus local taxes) With the final design signed-off and engineering development work progressing apace, Aston Martin today reveals the first images of the new V12 Zagato (road car) scheduled for... Continue reading...
High Quality Prints from 2012 Calendar 04 January 2012 2012 Calendar shots now available as high quality prints on Aston Art: CLICK HERE In response to public demand, you are now able to buy a fantastic, high quality print of any of the stunning Tim Wallace photographs featured in our new 2012 calendar. Continue reading...
Aston Workshop in Hong Kong 17 December 2011 Aston Workshop in Hong Kong Continue reading...
2012 Aston Workshop Calendar 12 October 2011 A departure for Aston Workshop and photographer Tim Wallace, this year’s calendar features not only the usual bevy of great Aston Martin cars, but also for the first time ever, some of the most incredible roads and scenery from around the world, simply stunning! Available now to pre-order, delivery in 3-4 weeks. An ideal Christmas gift for the Aston Martin enthusiast in your life. Click HERE to place your order Continue reading...
Top brand award for Aston Martin - Again! 28 September 2011 Aston Martin has been awarded the prize of the UK’s coolest brand, winning this prestigious accolade for an unprecedented fifth time in six years. Once again, Aston Martin has topped a poll which comprises an array of leading international contemporary design-driven brands, including Apple and Bang & Olufsen, as well as other leading automotive brands. Aston Martin was also voted the top automotive brand surpassing a host of other luxury and specialist manufacturers to complete a double success. Stephen Cheliotis, Chief Executive, The Centre for Brand Analysis and Chairman of... Continue reading...
First pictures from Goodwood 23 September 2011 Everyone had a fantastic time at the revival this year despite the very changeable weather conditions. These are some of the first pictures we have. More coming soon. Continue reading...
Meet The Team - Kevin Hutson - Master Machinist 25 August 2011 What is your job role at Aston Workshop? My main role at the Aston Workshop is to carry out engineering work and machining but I’m also involved in some exciting new Aston Workshop engineering projects at the moment. Where did you work before Aston Workshop? I have worked with Aston Martins off and on now for over 16 years. But my last job was as a product development engineer for a large remanufacturing company in Manchester. What’s the best part of your job? Without doubt the satisfaction gained from producing... Continue reading...
New chapter for Ron’s DB2/4 MKIII 22 August 2011 When Ron Powell asked Aston Workshop if it would be possible to produce a hardback book featuring the restoration of his beloved MKIII, we were only too happy to oblige. Using Clive Dickinson's extensive knowledge of graphic design and printing and the words of Quentin Parker, Aston Workshop have put together a fantastic record of the complete restoration process which also features the superb photography of Tim Wallace. The result is actually far more comprehensive than a mere restoration log, featuring chapters on the MKIII in general, the restoration of... Continue reading...
Me and my car - Mike Tomkins – Volvo P1800 22 August 2011 Ever since I was a kid I have always wanted to own a Volvo P1800. I remember the first time I saw one was in the 1960's series "The Saint" starring Roger Moore. The car is so unlike all of the other Volvo's produced over the years - it is an absolutely stunning design. I have always loved cars, both European and American brands. My car for local use is an immaculate 1969 Morris Minor Convertible. I have owned the car for several years and it has only let me... Continue reading...
Cygnet for Lady Moss 25 July 2011 12 July 2011 Gaydon: At the prestigious Royal Automobile Club last night, international motorsport legend, Sir Stirling Moss took delivery of his newly purchased Aston Martin Cygnet; a surprise birthday present for wife, Lady Moss. One of the closest teams in motorsport for many years, Sir Stirling and Lady Moss planned a private celebratory dinner on the eve of her birthday at the Royal Automobile Club in its clubhouse the century old, ‘palace on Pall Mall’ in London. On arrival they were met with the sight of the new Aston... Continue reading...
Brief video of the action at Donington 01 July 2011 They look great, but sound even better! Continue reading...
Big weekend for Aston Workshop at Donington 27 June 2011 We are pleased to report a very successful (and very hot) racing weekend at Donington for Aston Workshop and the racing arm of the AMOC. Drivers were certainly giving it 100% in all events and the Sunday proved to be particularly challenging for the cars involved as the temperatures soared, but everyone enjoyed themselves immensely and Sunday’s racing was broadcast live on Motors TV, a first for AMOC or any single marque classic racing club for that matter. Everyone from AW had a great time and it was fantastic to... Continue reading...
Category A for Aston Workshop 13 June 2011 We are pleased to announce that Aston Workshop have been awarded 'Category A' crash repair status by Aston Martin. This is the highest level possible, and it means that once we have the necessary machinery has been installed, we will be able to repair any model in the Aston Martin range. Congratulations to everyone involved with this project, a job well done! Continue reading...
New Aston Martin V12 Zagato Concludes Nürburgring Preparations 13 June 2011 11 June 2011 – Aston Martin today concluded preparations ahead of the forthcoming Nürburgring 24-hour race after two examples of the company’s new V12 Zagato endurance race car concept completed the 51st ADAC Reinoldus-Langstreckenrennen VLN5 four-hour race on the famous German circuit. Competing in the SP8 category, Aston Martin’s brace of V12 Zagatos; near production standard cars with only essential safety and aerodynamic modifications required for racing, took 2nd and 3rd place in class, equating to 15th and 39th overall in field of some 150 largely specialist cars. The two... Continue reading...
Aston Martin V12 Zagato wins Concorso D’Eleganza Design Award at Villa D’Este, Italy 25 May 2011 Gaydon / Lake Como, 22 May 2011. At its world premiere this weekend, the Aston Martin V12 Zagato has won the Concorso d’Eleganza Design Award for Concept Cars and Prototypes on the shores of Lake Como, Italy. Introduced as a modern interpretation of the famous Aston Martin and Zagato collaboration in the 50th anniversary year of the iconic DB4GT Zagato, the V12 Zagato was shown for the first time at this prestigious international event sparking great interest of visitors and customers. All visitors to the Concorso D’Eleganza were invited to... Continue reading...
New Aston Martin Zagato announced 13 May 2011 Aston Martin and Italian design house Zagato have joined forces to mark the 50th anniversary of the DB4GT Zagato. A teaser shot published by the company reveals the latest collaboration between the two companies, with the car set to make its first public appearance at the Villa D'Este Concours in Italy on May 21, followed shortly after by a racing debut at Germany's Nürburgring. The DB4GT Zagato marked the first time Aston and Zagato had worked together, the lightweight car (of which just 19 examples were built) making its racing... Continue reading...
Keeping the missus happy... 06 May 2011 So, it’s a week since the big day and everything feels great, well almost everything… There’s just that one nagging doubt that keeps eating away at you. Thanks to your dad allowing you the use of his pride and joy for the ride home, your beautiful new missus has never stopped going on about how fantastic she thinks that lovely old car is and how it would be “great to have one just like it, only in a shade of white just like my dress”. Sure, you probably have the... Continue reading...
Aston Workshop sponsor AMOC racing 20 April 2011 Aston Workshop is pleased to announce sponsorship of the forthcoming AMOC racing event at Donington in June. Highlight of the weekend for us will be the televised 'The Aston Workshop Pre 66 FIA race' on the 26th. We are still in the planning stage for this outing and more details will posted as they become available. For more information about the event in general and to obtain registration forms etc please visit the AMOC site: AMOC Racing Continue reading...
From Essen with love... 08 April 2011 With the whole team and our cars safely back at base, we can happily report on a very successful show for Aston Workshop. We had the opportunity to make lots of new contacts as well as catching up with old friends and clients from all over the world, not easy on the old feet, but well worth it. It really is a fantastic show and one that we would hope to attend regularly from now on. We had a great deal of interest in the cars on display, particularly our... Continue reading...
Sneak preview of new Zagato book available now! 31 March 2011 There are two new publications available in our download section. The first is a draft copy of a new book soon to be published by Aston Workshop. The book is a definitive guide to the iconic DB4 GT Zagato and it features some great photography as well as extensive detailed information. You can also access our new “investment” brochure. The brochure outlines the potential investment benefits of owning a classic Aston Martin. Both book and brochure can be accessed on our downloads page by clicking HERE Continue reading...
Come and say hello in Essen! 07 March 2011 It is with great pleasure that Aston Workshop announce a return to the incredible Techno Classica event to be held in Essen from 30th March to 3rd April. We look forward to catching up with as many of our friends and clients as possible and would like to extend our warmest invitation to come and have a chat with us on stand 11-514 in Hall 11. We intend to have some of our most interesting cars on display, including one of the rarest Aston Martins ever built, a one-off ‘Vignale... Continue reading...
New Virage launched 28 February 2011 Gaydon, February 2011. Aston Martin introduces the new Virage - supremely elegant and powerful, yet juxtaposed as an understated sports car. The marque can now provide customers with a class-leading range, all with different characters, yet with the same unique Aston Martin soul and luxury. Beautiful, dynamic and prestigious, the Virage combines outright sports car performance with luxury, comfort and refinement. The front mid-mounted V12 engine’s torque delivery provides outstanding performance, coupled with the car’s inherent agility and perfect weight distribution delivering the ideal balance between outright sports car performance... Continue reading...
Prestigious award for AW photographer 10 January 2011 Ambient Life photographer and long time Aston Workshop collaborator Tim Wallace has been announced as the winner of the Professional Advertising Photographer of the Year Award for 2010. The Awards are held each year and attract entries from Professional Photographers all over the World and are broken down into individual categories such as Fashion, Product and Advertising. Tim had 4 entries submitted this year in the Advertising section and we were overjoyed to receive word this morning that Tim had won this section outright with a piece of work he... Continue reading...
Me & My Car - Ron Powell 18 November 2010 Ron Powell is resident in Abu Dhabi where he runs the Al Budoor Air Compressor Company. A regular client of Aston Workshop he has also been kind enough to assist us during our recent visits to the UAE on marketing and promotion tours, including the end of season Formula 1 race at Yas Marina Circuit. “I’ve had my lovely DB MKIII since the middle of 2009, I also have a Vanquish S and DB7 Vantage, but I have a real soft spot for Chassis Number AM300/3/1815. The car was first... Continue reading...
Formula 1 success for Aston workshop 17 November 2010 OK, we didn't have any involvement with the winners of this years F1 Championship, but what a fantastic week it’s been for Aston Workshop. We were privileged to have a car on display at the hotel that forms the heart of the Yas Marina Circuit. We were there for the duration of the final week of the 2010 Formula 1 calendar, and what a week it was. The event took on an extra significance this year with no less than four drivers in the running for the title, with Sebastian... Continue reading...
Aston Workshop featured in Accountancy Magazine 08 November 2010 Aston Workshop was pleased to have a visit from the National President of The Institute of Chartered Accountants recently. The visit was covered by various media organizations including this article in the November issue of Accountancy Magazine. Please click on the "Click to enlarge" button to the left. Continue reading...
Aston Workshop at NZ Silver Fern Rally – November 2010 08 November 2010 Brian Spearman from Aston Workshop will be in attendance at the Silver Fern Rally in New Zealand later this month. Anyone interested in having a chat with Brian during the rally should contact him on +44 7585 901 134. Continue reading...
Return to UAE 03 November 2010 We are making final preparations for a follow up trip to Dubai. We visited the region in April and on that occasion we were able to take a fully restored DB5 with us, this time both Brian Spearman and myself will be attending the F1 Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi and hopefully presenting a car at the Yas Hotel. We will be there between 10th and 14th November and anyone who would like to have a chat with us should contact us on +44 (0)1207 233 525 to arrange a... Continue reading...
Aston Martin's view of the Cygnet 22 October 2010 Aston Martin's CEO, Dr. Ulrich Bez & Design Director, Marek Reichman explain the philosophy behind the introduction of their new city car. Continue reading...
President visits Aston Workshop 07 October 2010 Visit from the National President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Gerald Russell this afternoon, bit of a classic car fan, he's pictured here with Brian Spearman from Aston Workshop and the Aston Martin DB6 used to collect Gerald from the station in Newcastle. Mr Russell said: “This small business is a wonderful example of the very best of British craftsmanship and is a credit to the vision of its founder and to the dedication of its North-East workers.” Continue reading...
Meet the Team - John - Transport Manager 04 October 2010 What is your job role at Aston Workshop? Transport Manager – responsible for the movement of customers cars throughout the UK Where did you work before Aston Workshop? With my wife’s help, I ran a small business transporting classic and prestige cars with our covered car transporter What’s the best part of your job? Once I leave Aston Workshop with my truck, I am left to get on and do what I do best. This means, that I can work the hours to suit traffic and travelling, this often means... Continue reading...
Brian de Spearman at the Circuit de Remparts 2010 29 September 2010 Situated in South West France in the beautiful Charente region, the town of Angouleme comes alive to the sound of vintage and classic cars throughout the Circuit des Remparts weekend. This year Brian Spearman from our sales team was in attendance to informally represent Aston Workshop. During the weekend, classic and historic cars from the rare and exotic to the weird and wonderful in the automotive world roll into Angouleme's town square ready for the weekends' classic car racing activities. A fantastic time was had by all, and Brian would... Continue reading...
Goodwood Revival pictures 29 September 2010 A selection of pictures taken by Clive Dickinson at this year’s Revival Meeting. We would like to thank Ron and Chris for their tremendous support and for allowing us to include their lovely cars in our display for the whole weekend. Continue reading...
Great Goodwood 21 September 2010 Our visit to the Goodwood Revival has been a great success and thoroughly enjoyed by the team. This was the first time Aston Workshop had attended the event and we are already planning a much bigger presence for next year. We had lots of praise for the cars on show as well as quite a few serious enquiries. Well worth the 700 mile round trip! Our websites deserve a special mention as most visitors to the stand said that they love the Aston Workshop sites and are frequent visitors due... Continue reading...
DB2/4 Smashes Auction Records 17 September 2010 THE RAMPAGING values of Aston Martin DBs took another step towards the stratosphere when David Brown’s former car – in barn find condition – sold for an incredible £206,000 at Barons Auctions. The ‘lost’ 1958 Aston Martin DB2/4 MkIII drophead, originally the property of former Aston Martin owner Brown, spent the past 30 years hidden beneath a tarpaulin. Barons pitched the car’s estimate at £80,000-100,000, which in ‘normal’ circumstances could have been considered slightly ambitious... All of which makes this look like something of a bargain: DB2 Vantage DHC... Continue reading...
Aston Workshop - The Left Hand Drive Conversion Specialists 02 December 2008 Did you know that Aston Workshop specialise in LHD and RHD conversions? We use the latest EPAS “electric power steering” for DB4’s, 5’s 6’s and V8 models to provide a cheaper and more efficient conversion for our clients. With an all new manual rack, the EPAS is far superior to the original hydraulic system with all its pipes and the big hydraulic pump sucking energy from the engine and causing endless servicing problems. It’s also much easier and quicker to fit and as there are no pipes there’s less chance... Continue reading...