The Aston Martin Book: (Revised Edition): René Staud

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It is incredibly rare for this kind of book to be produced during the creation of a car, so often these books are produced years afterwards when it is much harder to gather the information and imagery.That is what makes this four-part book so special. The writers were there gathering information as it happened, all along the way, painting an unparalleled insight into the complexities of car development in the 21st century. The main purpose is to give an extensive view of the evolution car per car with pictures and text all together gathered in a luxury slip case. Gift vouchers are available for all Aston Martin experiences, so treat yourself and get the chance to drive the amazing Supercars! You can either buy an open gift voucher to give to someone special or you can choose to book directly onto a date. Use our calendar to find the date which best suits you. One annoying occurrence for me was everytime Aston Martin was mentioned, it was shortened to Astons. Now sorry but I would be much happier if it was just Aston. Sometimes the end S was correct but mostly it wasn't and it was annoying but I'll overlook it this time.

V8 enthusiast Rowan Atkinson introduces the book with a glowing foreword, in which he insists, “You will be agog at the depth of the book’s analysis and the extraordinary detail it provides of the history of the V8s.” With over 400 archive images, many previously unseen, the reader is transported behind the scenes of the most fascinating period of Aston Martin’s history. These pictures are accompanied by more than 120 stunning colour photographs of the principal models. We will never sell your data, will keep your details secure and will never share your data with third parties for marketing purposes. Share the passion, history and a great liking for the cars build by David Brown company, from an artistic and precise angle. Ben Collins explores the car with the double-o prefix from a unique perspective behind the wheel, carving through country lanes in his father's V8 Vantage, driving Aston Martins in four James Bond movies and competing against them in the legendary Le Mans 24-hour race. Inside Valkyrie’ by WAFT is a four part book which covers the entire development of Aston’s ultimate hypercar, together with all details, anecdotes and long talks with all protagonists. Part one tells how Red Bull and Aston Martin came together. Part two explains the design process and the aero development, including a private lecture by Adrian Newey. Part three reveals how many endless days were spent on the engineering of engine, chassis, gearbox, active suspension and what else, while part 4 is almost like an exciting novel, testifying what a tough endurance race testing and assembly eventually became. It’s limited to 300 numbered copies only and available in the CD Shop.For over 30 years Aston Martins were powered by the company’s emblematic hand-built quad-cam V8 – three tumultuous decades encompassing the firm’s slide towards closure in 1974, its rescue by an American/Canadian/British consortium, and finally its surprise 1987 acquisition by Ford.

Not only are these vehicles one of the most desired Supercars throughout the driving world, but they also are British through and through - go on, treat yourself or someone special with an Aston thrill driving experience gift voucher! René Staud is still passionate about photography and the automotive world. He devotes his time to exhibitions, events and photo shows in galleries, thus, revealing fresh enthusiasm for automotive trends –Staud’s photo shoots of collectors’ vehicles and classic cars mean the “fascination of the automobile” lives on. From bestselling author, racer and stunt driver Ben Collins - the man who was The Stig - comes a story of spies, speed and hard-driving a driver's love letter to one of the world's best-loved machines. You’ve published quite a few nice books in the past, including Ruf, Inside SCG, When sex was safe, Spada and 911 LoveRS. Many of them are still available in the CD Shop. But is this your magnus opus? The Yearbook includes exclusive content and photoshoots of some of the most iconic Aston Martins from the past 100 years, as well as a compilation of the Aston Martin heritage essays that have featured in AM Magazine throughout the year, along with rare James Bond material and a look at the new models of 2013.

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From initial sketches to the finished car, this four-part book offers a fascinating read about the fights, worries, challenges, financial issues and politics occurring when a traditional sports car brand and a leading Formula 1 team join forces to engineer the first genuine road legal Formula 1 car. There is full pictorial coverage of the centenary celebrations that took place throughout 2013, including January's Centenary Dinner, the Nürburgring 24 Hours, Villa d'Este, Le Mans 24 Hours, the Centenary Week and Concours in Kensington Gardens, London and Pebble Beach, California.

There are even some little gems mentioned in this book like speaking about Solo, one of the side stories of Star Wars. Of course you can't write about Aston Martin without mentioning James Bond so it's delightful to read about the latest (and as yet unseen) film No Time to Die. Rowan Atkinson writes, “As someone who lived through the era and bought and drove a fair number of Aston V8s, this volume stirs many warm and wonderful memories.”

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Other important things to consider when purchasing Aston Martin experiences is that the driver meets all of the requirements in terms of age, weight, height and driving licence. Each experience will have its own unique requirements so make sure you have read through the important information thoroughly. A set of 2 volumes in a slip case, covering the fifties and the sixties of Aston Martin cars. 1400 exclusive pictures, done by the author, 10 years of research and investigations to find the cars and owners. 135 different cars, choosen to show with pictures every model build by the factory. But Aston Martin is not only in the fast lane when it comes to technical high performance; thanks to elegant design and luxurious comfort, the automobiles literally sparkle with British understatement. No wonder, then, that no less a person than James Bond has been relying on Aston Martin for his company car since 1964 in Goldfinger.

Technical details of each model, production numbers, identification, presentation side by side, outside & inside pictures of brochures and handbooks, useful car comparison, to understand them easily. For true aficionados, it was no surprise that the paths of the traditional British brand and the multi-award-winning automotive photographer would cross at some point. Both share a deep passion for exclusive sports cars as well as a keen sense of aesthetics. Ties in with the successful original edition with two issues and almost 10,000 copies sold, but also with the last René Staud titles: The Jaguar Book (published in autumn 2021 and already reprinted in February 2022) and Mercedes-Benz. The 300 SL Book (published in April 2022) Available in three luxury and limited editions, no enthusiast’s library is complete without this comprehensive account of the turbulent history of Aston Martin and its esteemed V8 engine.

If you are booking directly onto a date for an Aston Martin Experience please note that you are making a booking request and the date and time that you choose will still be subject to availability. The classic V8s are the leviathans of the Aston Martin story. So it is fitting that they are celebrated in a tome as weighty, imposing and sumptuously produced as this latest limited edition from highly regarded Palawan Press.” – VANTAGE Aston Martin is not only one of the best-known British luxury brands, but with the DB5 and its successors as a James Bond vehicle, it is also firmly anchored in pop culture. How well the two harmonise is shown by this high-quality illustrated book, which truly invites you to dream and indulge. Inspiring impressions and concise texts make it possible to immerse oneself in the exciting Aston Martin cosmos and discover many unknown stories. In his foreword, the author and automotive (design) expert Paolo Tumminelli puts it in a nutshell: "No car manufacturer has gone down more often. No other has been resurrected every time. Is that why the logo bears the wings of the phoenix?"