The Aston Martin Heritage Podcast

Chris d’E Vallancey is a truly unique character within the Aston Martin world, having been an owner of a DB5 for 50 years and having had an impressive career with the marque for many years.  In the podcast Chris tells us about his ownership of his treasured DB5, having purchased it for just a few […]

Steve Waddingham, the AML Historian and AMHT Trustee, took control of the microphone for this episode and although it is under the Aston Martin Heritage banner, it has nothing to do with Aston Martin! But do not panic for Steve is talking pre-war Lagonda, and we think most AM owners love a Lagonda, and of […]

With a record breaking 702 Aston Martin’s, the 31 August 2024 Aston Martin Heritage Festival was the best yet.  Celebrating 90 years of the Ulster and MKII together with 30 years of the DB7 (where 198 including some very special editions and one-offs appeared), the 2000 + visitors witnessed the Aston Martin Heritage Trust aim to […]

On the 2 September 2024 a new Aston Martin was revealed, and a very special one too, with the return of the Vanquish name. Garry Taylor discusses around the table with Guy Jenner, CEO of HWM Aston Martin and Steve Waddingham, AML Official Historian, the significance of the Vanquish name and how it is deemed […]

Today, HWM is known as the world’s oldest Aston Martin dealership based in Walton-on-Thames. The company roots go back to 1938 when Hersham and Walton Motors was run by partners John Heath and George Abecassis. In this podcast, Garry Taylor together with Guy Jenner, the CEO, explore those early years and its successful progression in […]

Clearly built on a passion for Aston Martin and a champion for its heritage for the past 25 years, Trinity Engineering, founded by Tim Butcher, has established itself as one of the leading Aston Martin specialists from DB2 to the Gaydon era. Before opening the doors at Trinity, Tim provides an insight into his early […]

The fourth Aston Martin Heritage Festival will take place at the British Motor Museum, Gaydon on 31 August 2024, and in this podcast we preview the event, with 90 years of the MKII and Ulster plus 30 years of the DB7 to celebrate on the day, Steve and Garry look back at the importance of […]

If you attended any AMOC or AMHT events over the past several years, you would almost have certainly come across, or heard of, Marc Aylott. Starting as an AMOC volunteer, then onto as Event Co-ordinator and concluding as Club Secretary, he was the driving force, with the Team, in bringing some memorable AMOC & AMHT […]

In this second exclusive RS Williams podcast, Garry Taylor and Steve Waddingham explore the RSW showroom and workshops.  Guided throughout by Adam Johnson, the Operations Manager, starting in the showroom, we see a one-owner DB5 in totally original condition and an original DB4GT Zagato that raced at Le Mans. Then onto the Engine Shop seeing […]

Founded in 1968 by Richard Stewart Williams, RS Williams has become one of the world’s leading Aston Martin specialists with vast experience in servicing, fabrications, engineering and race preparation. All built on a staggering attention to detail and very high quality of work and expertise as Heritage Aston Martin Specialists. The AMHT visited the workshops […]

Since 2002, McGurk Performance Cars, founded by John McGurk, has established itself as one of the largest Aston Martin specialist dealers in the UK.  Their passion for the marque is without doubt from selling the cars, the servicing and customer support. In this interview with Garry Taylor from the Aston Martin Heritage Trust, we hear about […]

On this podcast, Garry Taylor and Steve Waddingham chat with Chris Woodgate, the son of Rex Woodgate, who was affectionally known as ‘Mr Aston Martin’ to many Americans from the 1960’s & 1970’s Chris shares his knowledge of the man and his legacy in Aston Martin history. From Rex’s early days working in a Welsh […]

When you think of current Aston Martin sites, you may immediately think of Gaydon, St Athan and Silverstone. However, there is one other, and quite unknown, being the Wolverton Mill Parts Operations in Milton Keynes. Garry Taylor takes the microphones to “Parts” to discover its history and current operations. Around the table were Stuart Lee […]

The Aston Martin DB7 30 years will be celebrated at the Aston Martin Heritage Festival this year on the 31 August at the British Motor Museum, Gaydon, so this will  be the first of a series of DB7 themed podcasts leading up to that date. Joining Garry Taylor on the microphone is Steve Waddingham, the AML […]

Following on from Episode 15 where we were driven by Les Goble, the former Head of Performance Driving at AML in a Newport Pagnell Aston Martin Vanquish V12, to dispel some of the myths that surround the Vanquish gearbox, in this episode Garry Taylor, Les, Steve Waddingham (AML Historian) and Guy Jenner (CEO HWM Walton […]

In co-operation with HWM Aston Martin, Walton on Thames, Les Goble the former Head of Performance Driving at Aston Martin Lagonda, revisits and drives the Newport Pagnell Aston Martin Vanquish V12. In this episode, Garry Taylor chats with Les about the perceived Vanquish gearbox issues and how to get the best driving experience from the […]

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 […]

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, 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 […]

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 […]

Richard Hayes, the son of Walter Hayes, reads from and discusses letters to Walter from Colin Chapman, Graham Hill, Emerson Fittipaldi, Sir Jackie Stewart, Henry Ford II and Liz Forgan. We hear about how Hayes and Chapman recruited Graham Hill for Team Lotus, and how they tried to get him to retire. We hear, in […]

In the first of two podcasts, Garry Taylor chats with Richard Hayes, the son of Aston Martin Chairman Walter Hayes, about his recollections of Walter, the legacy he left behind with Aston Martin, Ford and elsewhere. Richard refers to and discusses letters to Walter, and comments about him, from Ian Callum, Colin Chapman, Sir Jackie […]

Join AMHT Trustee, Garry Taylor, and official Aston Martin Historian and AMHT Trustee, Steve Waddingham, as they reflect on their recent trip to the unique Aston Martin Arcadia in Tokyo, Japan. After embarking on two fifteen-hour flights, the pair immersed themselves in the three-day celebration to mark Aston Martin’s 110-year milestone. A first-of-its-kind event, Arcadia […]

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 […]

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 […]