Aston Martin Heritage Podcast

Follow Garry's journey around Bowmore Distillery, Islay in Scotland.  Aston Martin's partnership with Bowmore Distillery is one that just makes sense. It perfectly encapsulates the essence of two luxury British brands that share a vision of creating timeless beauty and a lasting legacy. Both brands are grounded in a balance of innovation whilst staying true […]

The AMHT were invited to be part of the Aston Martin Employee 7-8 October Weekend. In this special edition for Episode 10, Garry Taylor takes an off-the-cuff and unscripted walk around the Gaydon factory and talks to some of the visitors and employees.  Gaydon, the first purpose-built production facility, opened in 2003, which means it […]

Join us for our ninth episode as we dive into Aston Martin's pre-war racing history. We discover why these cars are so special, even today, by talking to Steve Waddingham (AML Historian and AMHT Trustee) and Robert Blakemore (Ecurie Bertelli Managing Director).  You'll also hear how Aston Martin helped Bentley win Le Mans! Sort of.  […]

Episode 8: The Aston Martin DB12.  Today’s the day the world meets the Aston Martin DB12.  In this special episode, we speak with Guy Jenner, CEO of HWM Aston Martin. He calls the DB12 fiercer, purer, sharper, finer and bolder. Garry Taylor asks Guy about the significance of this next-generation grand tourer and whether it’s […]

For almost three decades, Nicholas Mee has firmly established itself as one of the World's leading Aston Martin specialists. He has built a reputation based on his own passion for Aston Martin and his focus on keeping his customers at the centre of his business. In this interview with Garry Taylor from the Aston Martin Heritage Trust, we hear about the origins of Nicholas Mee's passion and share a journey through his thirty years of selling cars. In this honest and entertaining interview, Nicholas shares the highs and lows of the last thirty years alongside some memories of Aston Martin luminaries that he has met along the way and the changes in the brand that he has seen from the V8s of the late 70s to the Ford take over and the Gaydon era cars. He also shares with us some predictions for the future and his thoughts on the heritage vehicle economy in general.

For almost three decades, Nicholas Mee has firmly established itself as one of the World's leading Aston Martin specialists. He has built a reputation based on his own passion for Aston Martin and his focus on keeping his customers at the centre of his business. In this interview with Garry Taylor from the Aston Martin […]

In this our sixth episode, we revisit HWM Aston Martin at Walton-on-Thames to see a stunning Aston Martin V8 Vantage Le Mans. The V8 Vantage Le Mans represents the last of the fully handcrafted, coach-built era. Unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in 1999, it was launched as a celebration of the run-out of this charismatic Tadek Marek engine, Virage chassis bloodline. The reference Le Mans reference Aston Martin's win of the 24hr race in a DBR1 of 1959. Production was between December 1999 and October 2000 from the Aston Martin Newport Pagnell facility. To consider this end of an era, along with the V600, we join in conversation with Guy Jenner, the CEO at HWM and Steve Waddingham, the Aston Martin Lagonda historian, where we hear stories about the cars and the people behind these special V8 cars and the transition to the Vanquish.

In this our sixth episode, we revisit HWM Aston Martin at Walton-on-Thames to see a stunning Aston Martin V8 Vantage Le Mans. The V8 Vantage Le Mans represents the last of the fully handcrafted, coach-built era. Unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in 1999, it was launched as a celebration of the run-out of this […]

Here in our fifth episode, with the V12 Vantage Final Edition now being road tested by the motoring press, Garry Taylor joins in conversation with Steve Waddingham, from Aston Martin Lagonda and Guy Jenner from HWM Aston Martin about what makes the V12 Vantage so special and looks back at the V12 Vantage story from 2007 to date. Wayne and Garry also catch up with the latest CEO changes with Tobias Moers leaving his role: the sad passing of Tony Brooks, plus we hear from one of our youngest subscribers, Spencer Fish!

Here in our fifth episode, with the V12 Vantage Final Edition now being road tested by the motoring press, Garry Taylor joins in conversation with Steve Waddingham, from Aston Martin Lagonda and Guy Jenner from HWM Aston Martin about what makes the V12 Vantage so special and looks back at the V12 Vantage story from […]

In this our fourth episode, Garry Taylor speaks to Guy Jenner, the Chief Executive Officer at HWM Aston Martin about the end of the Aston Martin manual gearbox. The stick shift and third pedal much loved by enthusiasts is coming to the end of an era, so we explore manuals across the VH range and the new era cars, including Vanquish, DB9 & DBS manuals, Project Victor and the Vantage. HWM have a rich history with Aston Martin being the oldest Aston Martin dealer in the world so they can provide a great insight into these wonderful cars.Also, Wayne and Garry talk about recent happenings at Aston Martin including the launch of the world's most powerful SUV – the DBX707.We dip further into the goings on at the Aston Martin Heritage Trust with Rob Smith, the Chairman of the Trust, as wander around the Museum.

In this our fourth episode, Garry Taylor speaks to Guy Jenner, the Chief Executive Officer at HWM Aston Martin about the end of the Aston Martin manual gearbox. The stick shift and third pedal much loved by enthusiasts is coming to the end of an era, so we explore manuals across the VH range and […]

On episode three, we look back over the year that was 2021 to tell the story of what the Aston Martin brand achieved over those 12-months. It was an exciting year in Aston Martin history, with the arrival of a works team in F1 , the continued support of factory backed privateers in GT and Endurance racing through to discussions about an electric future, whether the name Lagonda will ever re-surface and what the new management at Aston Martin might have in store for our favourite car brand. Plus we saw the first customer Valkyries despatched to the lucky first few! Plus, we look over an interesting ‘chair' that resides in the Aston Martin Heritage Trust collection near Wallingford, Oxfordshire and we reveal EXCLUSIVE news about what promises to be the largest Aston Martin gathering anywhere in 2022, at Brooklands, Surrey.

On episode three, we look back over the year that was 2021 to tell the story of what the Aston Martin brand achieved over those 12-months. It was an exciting year in Aston Martin history, with the arrival of a works team in F1 , the continued support of factory backed privateers in GT and […]

On this, the second episode of the Aston Martin Heritage Podcast, we explore the amazing pre-war vintage Aston Martins with Ecurie Bertelli, specialists in this wonderful era of Aston Martin history. From their own fascinating story, having been founded by Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason in the 1970s through to some of the amazing cars […]

On this, the second episode of the Aston Martin Heritage Podcast, we explore the amazing pre-war vintage Aston Martins with Ecurie Bertelli, specialists in this wonderful era of Aston Martin history. From their own fascinating story, having been founded by Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason in the 1970s through to some of the amazing cars they care for this interview gives a unique insight into this little know part of the Aston Martin story. In this interview, Garry Taylor speaks to Steve Waddingham and Robert Blakemore about their favourite vintage Aston Martins, what cars of this era are like to drive and live with, where the market is heading in the future and the just how wealthy you had to be in society to own one of these cars from new in 1930s Britain. Also, Garry Taylor has been out and about at The NEC Classic Motor Show speaking to personalities on the Aston Martin Owners Club display stand. We delve into the archives at the Aston Martin Heritage Trust to uncover some gems within the famous Roger Stowers collection. All that plus the latest news and stories form the world of Aston Martin with Wayne Scott and Garry Taylor.

On this, our first episode of the Aston Martin Heritage Podcast, we go out and about to the fantastic Aston Martin Heritage Festival to meet some of the visitors, enthusiasts, car owners and members of the trade whilst the enjoy the show. The event surpassed all expectations during the summer of 2021 at Dallas Burston Polo Club, near Southam, Warwickshire so listen in to get a sense of the atmosphere! Also, we meet Donna who looks after things behind the scenes at the Aston Martin Heritage Trust Museum and discuss the latest news from the world of Aston Martin, including the new 007 film and the latest successes in motorsport.

The Aston Martin Heritage Podcast is finally here! This podcast will take you on an audio journey through stunning cars, amazing people and incredible stories from over a century of Aston Martin motoring. Join us as we explore the people who have created this iconic brand and pull back the covers on some of the most important cars in the marques fascinating history. We'll also be giving you an insight along the way into life behind the scenes at the Aston Martin Heritage Trust. Presented by Garry Taylor, from the Aston Martin Heritage Trust and Motoring Broadcaster Wayne Scott, our podcasts are released on the first week of every month, so subscribe now for FREE to ensure you get each episode delivered to you automatically. So, press play, put in your headphones and sink back into the leather seat as we take you on an amazing journey through Aston Martin's past, present and future.Strapped in? Ignition on? Good… let's begin!