The Aston Martin Heritage Trust Podcast

Back in 2003, the Aston Martin DB9 made its grand entrance at the Frankfurt Motor Show, signalling the start of a truly exciting chapter for the company. It was the very first Aston Martin produced at Gaydon and the first to feature the bonded-aluminium VH architecture, which would become the foundation for many future Aston […]

An Aston Martin Heritage Trust member kindly left a 1924 Aston Martin to the Trust. This car is a true gem, being one of the original side-valve engine models made by Bamford & Martin Ltd. It’s a rare find, as only 27 of the 61 cars from that time remain. Chassis number 1944, much like […]

In this special edition of the podcast, Garry Taylor joins the celebrations marking 50 years of Ecurie Bertelli — a business that has played an important role in preserving, maintaining and, crucially, keeping pre-war Aston Martins on the road. Surrounded by a remarkable gathering of cars and enthusiasts, Garry talks with some of the people […]

With the Vanquish exhibition coming to the AMHT museum, it feels like a good time to look back at the Aston Martin Owners Club festival, which marked the 25th anniversary of the Vanquish. With support from the AMHT, there was a superb line-up of Vanquish models, possibly the largest gathering ever seen in one place.  […]

This week’s podcast features automotive historian Russell Hayes discussing his new two-volume history of Aston Martin. Drawing on extensive archival research, Russell takes us inside the remarkable story of the marque. We talk about the people who shaped the brand, the moments that defined its survival, and the fascinating discoveries uncovered while researching one of […]