ASTON MARTIN - A GUIDE

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Over the past nine decades, Aston Martin has witnessed many changes. In a long and distinguished history, Aston Martin has seen some good times and some not so good times. The fact that Aston Martin has survived is testament to the strength and resolve of everyone who has ever been involved with the company: customers and employees alike.

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Now Aston Martin is on the threshold of something truly special. We have entered a new period of change quite unlike anything we have undergone before. This is not something new to our company – Aston Martin has had to continually move to survive. Over the past five years alone Aston Martin has been through some of the most dramatic and profound changes in its entire history. The launch of the DB9 was a significant moment as it reflects the company today and the future direction that we are now taking. But it’s more than just a launch of a new car; it’s the re-launch of Aston Martin as a brand. It is a signal that Aston Martin is set to become a serious contender in the world sports car market.
Our plans do not end there. In addition to the Vanquish S and the DB9, we have introduced a third model line with the addition of the V8 Vantage and this will allow just a few more people access to what we regard as the world’s most exclusive sports car company.
However, Aston Martin is not about to become a mass producer – we will not forget our roots or the special aspects of the brand that make up our DNA. Aston Martin is not about numbers and statistics. We are passionate about the cars we produce and we know this is a passion shared by our enthusiastic owners. All of our sports cars will continue to be hand-built and bespoke but using high technology processes in a very modern environment.
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The official magazine for Aston Martin Works Service Winter 2006 issue 24

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Welcome to the final Works Torque of 2006. In this issue, we focus on the work of our service department. In response to our customers’ needs, we are now servicing more cars than ever before, and our feature, on pages 8–9, looks at how we do it. This issue also tells of the recent restoration by our Heritage team of a unique Aston Martin classic — the first DB4 convertible. As you will see from our cover shot, the future is indeed bright for this historic car.

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Aston Martin is the UK’s coolest brand – and that’s official. This latest confirmation of what all Aston Martin owners already knew came at this year’s CoolLive event, run by brand consultancy, Superbrands. Aston Martin beat the likes of fashion designer Alexander McQueen, the ubiquitous iPod, and the leading search engine brand, Google, to take the top slot in the CoolBrands awards. The ‘quintessentially English’ car brand was named coolest of the cool both by the CoolBrands Council, a panel of 21 influential style leaders, and by an online consumer vote.
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Aston Martin Works Service Manuals - True colours

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How many white Aston Martins do you see on the road? In truth, not very many, unless – of course – you own one of the few that are painted in such a distinctive colour, be it Dover White or Morning Frost. In fact, to an extent, such Aston Martins are everywhere – there is a splash of white in the paintwork of almost every one. That is because the prime colour is frequently used to mix the exact shade of paint required by an owner whose car is in for a service, restoration, repair or modification at Aston Martin Works Service.

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And how many Aston Martins do you see today with damaged paintwork? The answer, as you would expect, is even fewer than the number of white Aston Martins. In other words, practically none. Of course, this reflects the care with which owners look after their cars (remember that some don’t even like rain on their pride and joy) but the universally immaculate look of Aston Martins on the road is also thanks to modern advances in paint. Compared to the cellulose of the 1940s and the TPA (thermoplastic acrylic) era that followed, paint used by Aston Martin’s Gaydon manufacturing plant and Works Service facility in Newport Pagnell has never been more durable than the modern-day water-based paint used on all Aston Martins since the birth of the V12 Vanquish. ‘We all remember the car that Dad used to wash, leather and wax on a Sunday afternoon,’ recalls Kingsley Riding-Felce, Director of Aston Martin Works Service and Customer Relations. ‘It used to gleam like a new penny. But it was actually painted in a very unstable material called nitro-cellulose that would gradually fade away. Polishing would bring the shine back but it was not a durable, longstanding f inish by any means and it would eventually degrade quite badly. ‘
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Aston Martin Works - Vanquish Undiminished Repair Manuals

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Vinny Vanquish: an underworld character from US television series ‘The Sopranos’, or even the New York Mob for real? Or perhaps a famous crooner, who kept the bars of America’s East and West Coasts busy in the 1950s with anthems and classic ballads for the downbeat and broken hearted? In fact, Vinny ‘Vanquish’ is much closer to home. Step forward Vinny Ryan, one of the Works Service team at Newport Pagnell since relocating in 2002 from Spain, where he worked at an Aston Martin dealership. ‘Vinny Vanquish? Yes, I’ve heard that once or twice,’ laughs Vinny. The nickname, the 38-year-old explains, was the gift of colleagues in honour of Vinny’s seemingly unlimited devotion to the Aston Martin of that name. ‘The thing is, I just love that car,’ he admits.

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With the Vanquish line coming to an end, you might imagine Vinny himself to be heartbroken. But for many the Vanquish remains a work in progress. And for them, Works Service, with unparalleled experience, knowledge and understanding of the Vanquish, will be at the centre of this ongoing work. Firstly, there is the manual conversion, now also available in the US market, while the engraving of the Vanquish’s chrome fuel cap is just one of the many ways that Works Service can personalise the car further. On an altogether grander scale than that, Andrew McCloskey, a colleague of Vinny’s, recently supervised the fitting of a glass roof. ‘Not easy,’ he confesses. ‘But we did it.’
The love that compels Vanquish owners to seek additional subtleties and personal nuances to their pride and joy, which will continue to be nurtured by Works Service for years to come, is at the root of Vinny’s own devotion to the car. From Birkenhead and with a breezy approach to conversation that negates any likelihood of a pregnant pause, he dates his love affair with the Vanquish to 2001 when, on a dealership training course, he gleaned a full insight into how exactly the car was made. ‘Watching the process, I thought to myself, this is it – I want to master everything behind what makes up such a great car.’
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1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage X- Pack 6.3 Repair Manual

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- One of just 43 LHD Vantage X-Packs built in total, 1986-1989
- Most powerful European specification and manual gearbox
- Elegant and rare colour scheme
- Low mileage and known history
- Full factory 6.3 litre/ 6 speed conversion with related upgrades

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With the resurrection of the Vantage name in 1977, Aston Martin enthusiasts everywhere breathed a sigh of relief; previously applied to high-power versions of the DB six-cylinder cars, it had been dormant since the V8’s arrival back in 1969. A heavier car than its six-cylinder predecessor, the V8 suffered as emissions legislation became ever more strangulating, leading to concern that Aston Martin’s traditional performance image might be lost. The arrival of the Vantage dispelled any such worries.
Propelling Aston’s V8 into the supercar league was a tuned version of the existing 5,340cc engine breathing through a quartet of 48mm Weber carburettors rather than the standard 42mm units. Valves and ports were enlarged and the camshafts changed, the end result being an estimated maximum output of around 370bhp. Chassis changes were minimal apart from the adoption of bigger ventilated discs all round and low-profile Pirelli tyres. The Vantage was, nevertheless, readily distinguishable from the standard product by virtue of its blocked-off bonnet scoop, blanked air intake, front chin spoiler and lip on the boot lid.
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1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage X- Pack 6.3 Repair Manual

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- One of just 43 LHD Vantage X-Packs built in total, 1986-1989
- Most powerful European specification and manual gearbox
- Elegant and rare colour scheme
- Low mileage and known history
- Full factory 6.3 litre/ 6 speed conversion with related upgrades

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With the resurrection of the Vantage name in 1977, Aston Martin enthusiasts everywhere breathed a sigh of relief; previously applied to high-power versions of the DB six-cylinder cars, it had been dormant since the V8’s arrival back in 1969. A heavier car than its six-cylinder predecessor, the V8 suffered as emissions legislation became ever more strangulating, leading to concern that Aston Martin’s traditional performance image might be lost. The arrival of the Vantage dispelled any such worries.
Propelling Aston’s V8 into the supercar league was a tuned version of the existing 5,340cc engine breathing through a quartet of 48mm Weber carburettors rather than the standard 42mm units. Valves and ports were enlarged and the camshafts changed, the end result being an estimated maximum output of around 370bhp. Chassis changes were minimal apart from the adoption of bigger ventilated discs all round and low-profile Pirelli tyres. The Vantage was, nevertheless, readily distinguishable from the standard product by virtue of its blocked-off bonnet scoop, blanked air intake, front chin spoiler and lip on the boot lid.
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